Flying in Hartford, CT
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of Hartford — the nearest is Hartford Brainard Airport (KHFD), about 2 miles out. Daylight runs from about 15h 02m of daylight at midsummer down to about 8h 58m at midwinter, so your VFR window shifts a lot through the year. Below: the airfields nearby, the seasonal daylight and weather, and where to find the official charts.
Airfields near Hartford
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Hartford Brainard Airport
Bradley International Airport
Meriden Markham Municipal Airport
Windham Airport
Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport
Chester Airport
Waterbury Oxford Airport
Westover Metropolitan Airport / Westover Air Reserve Base
Tweed New Haven Airport
Danielson Airport
Sikorsky Heliport
Groton New London Airport
Daylight & the VFR window
Most VFR flying happens between sunrise and sunset, so daylight length is your practical flying window. Times below are local solar time (clock times shift with your time zone and DST). Plan night currency and reserves around the short end of the year.
| Time of year | Sunrise–sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|
| June solstice (Jun 21) | 04:29–19:31 | 15h 02m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:03–17:57 | 11h 54m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 07:31–16:29 | 8h 58m |
Typical weather
Seasonal averages from 2021–2023. A guide to what to pack and plan for — always check current METARs, TAFs, and NOTAMs before you fly.
| Season | Avg high | Avg low | Avg wind | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 16°C / 61°F | 4.2°C / 40°F | 19 km/h | 35% |
| Summer | 28.1°C / 83°F | 17.4°C / 63°F | 16 km/h | 41% |
| Autumn | 17.7°C / 64°F | 8.4°C / 47°F | 16 km/h | 32% |
| Winter | 5.3°C / 42°F | -3.8°C / 25°F | 17 km/h | 36% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Hartford, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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