KBDR

VFR

BRIDGEPORT/SIKORSKY

BRIDGEPORT · CONNECTICUT

Elev
8.5'
Longest RWY
4,759'11/29
Tower
06:30–22:00
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR03:52Z
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Before you fly into KBDR
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
06:30–22:00 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
1,008.5'
MSL · field 8.5' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 29
H/W +5 · X/W 1 kt L

METAR & TAF KBDR

Current METAR

Observed 03:52Z

KBDR 120352Z AUTO 27005KT 10SM SCT055 SCT070 BKN090 24/21 A2974 RMK AO2 SLP071 T02390211
Wind
270° @ 5 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
24°C / 21°C
Altimeter
29.74 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
1,314 ft
Ceiling
9,000 ft AGL
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
3 NM SE
VFR sectional
NEW YORK
ARTCC
ZNY · NEW YORK
NOTAM facility
BDR (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
THOMAS NORKO
Address
1000 GREAT MEADOW RD, STRATFORD CT 06497

Flight service · Hours

FSS BDR
BRIDGEPORT1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0600-2400

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
ATIS / D-ATIS
Clearance / Ground
Tower / Local
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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270° · 5 kt
RWY 29
265°M
Head/Tail
+5 kt
Crosswind
1 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 29

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 29 · 265° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 1,009 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
11/29Favored85° / 265°4,759 ftASPH29 R
06/2432° / 212°4,677 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
114,759'4,759'4,759'4,759'PAPI 4-box right(3.5°)35', trees, 500' from thr, 120' R of cntrln, slope 8
294,759'4,759'4,759'4,395'PAPI 4-box left(3°)15', road, 200' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 0
064,677'4,677'4,677'4,677'PAPI 4-box right(3°)19', road, 480' from thr, 525' R of cntrln, slope 14
244,677'4,677'4,677'4,357'PAPI 4-box left(3°)19', road, 200' from thr, 150' R of cntrln, slope 1

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of KBDR BRIDGEPORT/SIKORSKY in BRIDGEPORT, CONNECTICUT, showing runways 11/29, 06/24 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

ILS · 1

RWY 06
LD · CAT I
BDR
110.7
ILS OR LOC RWY 06
KBDR · IAP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LLA
Oxygen (bottled)
HIGH/LOW
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AFRT,AMB,AVNCS,CHTR,INSTR,RNTL,SALES

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
Yes
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
Yes

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • EXTSV HOP BLW 10000 FT 5-15 MI NW THRU NE, FOR TFC INFO WHEN INVOF ARPT CTC SIKORSKY OPS ON 133.6/305.8 (0700-1630).
  • WHEN WINDS ARE LESS THAN 5 KTS RQSTD USE OF RWY 11 OR 29.
  • BIRDS & WILDLIFE FQTLY ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • THERE MAY BE STANDING WATER ADJ TO ALL SFCS.
  • AVOID OVERFLYING RESL AREAS NE & SE OF ARPT. DEPARTING RWY 24 AVOID TURNS TIL 1/2 MILE BYD SHORELINE.
  • WHEN ATCT CLSD ALL ENG RUNUPS ARE PROHIBITED. HWVR, IF AN ACFT RQRS NIGHTTIME ENG MAINT, PPR FM AMGR IS RQRD AND RUNUPS ARE TO BE PERFORMED ON TWY G BTWN J & K. PILOTS ARE ADZD TO USE CARE PSNG THEIR ACFT TO PREVENT DMG FM PROP WASH TO AFLD SIGN.
  • UNEVEN SFCS RWY 29 SAFETY AREA APCH END LEFT SIDE.
  • POLE 120 FT .75 NM S OF ARPT UNLGTD.
  • RWY 29 CLSD TO TKOF ACFT MORE THAN 45000 LB EXC 30 MIN PPR 203-576-7497.
  • FOR CD WHEN ATCT CLSD CTC NEW YORK APCH AT 516-683-2449 OR 124.075

Lighting notes

  • WHEN ATCT CLSD, ACTVT REIL RWY 06 & 24, 11 & 29; PAPI RWY 06, 11 & 29; HIRL RWY 06/24 & 11/29 - CTAF.

Runway surface & condition

  • 06/24PCR VALUE: 278/F/B/X/U
  • 11/29PCR VALUE: 278/F/B/X/U
  • 06/24RWY 06/24 NOT AVBL FOR PART 121/PART 380 OPS WITH SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 9 PAX SEATS AND NON-SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 30 PAX SEATS. 90 DAY PPR FOR UNSKED ACR OPS GTR THAN 30 PAX SEATS - CALL AMGR.
  • 11/29RWY 11/29 NOT AVBL FOR PART 121/PART 380 OPS WITH SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 9 PAX SEATS AND NON-SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 30 PAX SEATS. 90 DAY PPR FOR UNSKED ACR OPS GTR THAN 30 PAX SEATS - CALL AMGR.

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 24APCH RATIO 34:1 TO DTHR.
  • 29APCH RATIO 20:1 TO DTHR.

Other notes

  • EXISTED PRIOR TO 1959.
  • PRKG FEE ALL ACFT AFT 2 HRS. LDG FEE ALL ACFT EXC SOLO STUDENTS.
  • SNGL ENG ACFT 1000 FT AGL; ALL OTHERS 1500 FT AGL.

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · KBDR

Answer card
ICAO
KBDR
Name
BRIDGEPORT/SIKORSKY
Location
BRIDGEPORT, CONNECTICUT
Elevation
8.5 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,008.5 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 0630-2200
Total runways
2
Longest runway
11/29 · 4,759 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
11
Magnetic variation
13°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
270° at 5 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 29

Bridgeport/Sikorsky is in Bridgeport, Connecticut. The field elevation is 8.5 ft MSL. It has two asphalt runways. The longest is 4,759 ft. The tower is open daily from 0630 to 2200. One ILS approach is published for runway 06.

Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. For planning, use 1,000 ft AGL for single-engine aircraft. Use 1,500 ft AGL for all others, which is the published traffic pattern guidance here. Atlantic Aviation is on the field with 100LL and Jet A. Three Wing Aviation Group is also on the field with 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Birds and wildlife are frequently present on and near the airport. That matters on departure and arrival.

There are a few local items to brief before you go. Winds under 5 knots bring a runway preference for 11 or 29. Avoid overflying the residential areas northeast and southeast of the airport. When departing runway 24, stay straight until you are one half mile beyond the shoreline. Runway 29 has an uneven safety area on the left side near the approach end. This is a busy field with extensive helicopter traffic below 10,000 ft from the northwest through northeast. If you need traffic information near the airport, contact Sikorsky operations on 133.6 or 305.8 between 0700 and 1630.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KBDR?
Use 1,000 ft AGL for single-engine aircraft. Use 1,500 ft AGL for all others. The facts do not publish a single MSL pattern altitude.
What ILS approach is available at Bridgeport/Sikorsky?
There is one published ILS approach. It is for runway 06.
What are the tower hours at KBDR?
The tower is open from 0630 to 2200.
Which runways are at KBDR and which is longest?
KBDR has runways 06/24 and 11/29. The longest is 11/29 at 4,759 ft.
Which FBOs are on the field at Bridgeport/Sikorsky?
Atlantic Aviation and Three Wing Aviation Group are on the field. Atlantic carries 100LL and Jet A. Three Wing carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist.
Is there a preferred runway when winds are light at KBDR?
Yes. When winds are less than 5 knots, runway 11 or 29 is requested.
Are there any special departure cautions at KBDR?
Yes. Avoid turns after departing runway 24 until one half mile beyond the shoreline. Also avoid overflying the residential areas northeast and southeast of the airport.
Are there any runway restrictions at KBDR for larger aircraft?
Runway 06/24 is not available for Part 121 or Part 380 scheduled passenger operations with more than 9 seats. It also has limits for unscheduled passenger operations over 30 seats. Runway 29 is closed to takeoff aircraft over 45,000 lb unless prior permission is obtained.

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