Bradley International Airport — regional airport serving Hartford and Springfield

Facilities and layout

Bradley operates with two main passenger terminals, commonly called Terminal A and Terminal B, connected by roadways and concourses. Terminal A includes a West Concourse where the Admirals Club is located, and Terminal B contains a range of gates and passenger services including an Escape Lounge in the East Concourse. The airport also maintains cargo aprons, general aviation areas and surface parking for short- and long-term stays.

Airlines and destinations

The airport handles a mix of domestic flights to major U.S. hubs and limited international service. Carriers serving Bradley include:

• Aer Lingus
• Air Canada
• American Airlines
• Delta Air Lines
• JetBlue Airways
• OneJet
• Southwest Airlines
• United Airlines

Cargo and airline operations

In addition to passenger service, Bradley functions as a regional cargo facility. It serves as a hub for cargo operations, including a key role for UPS Airlines, with associated ground-handling activity and nightly freight movements. The airport supports freight, mail and express cargo connecting New England to wider domestic and international networks (hub information).

History, role and importance

Originally established as a military airfield in the mid-20th century, the airport transitioned to civilian and joint use and has grown to become the busiest airport in Connecticut. Its location midway between Hartford and Springfield makes it an important regional gateway for business travel, tourism and cargo distribution, helping connect smaller New England communities to national airline networks.

Passengers can access Bradley by car, shuttle and regional bus services; on-site amenities include rental car counters, dining and lounges. The airport continues to evolve with periodic terminal upgrades, route adjustments and improvements to ground access to meet changing travel demand.