Bradley International Airport

Bradley International Airport is a convenient option for families in and around Connecticut because of its short lines, reasonably priced parking, and expanding schedule of nonstop flights. Bradley Airport is happy to be in collaboration with Mommy Poppins Connecticut, a top parenting website that offers real and interesting family online. Forget the lengthy security lines and distant food courts that leave you with agitated kids before you've even boarded your aircraft! My go-to travel tip is to pick an airport that is kid-friendly, and for families in the Connecticut region, Bradley International Airport works well.

The airport is located around midway between Springfield, Massachusetts, and Hartford, Connecticut. With more than 6.75 million passengers in 2019, it is the busiest commercial airport in the state of Connecticut and the second busiest airport in New England, after Boston's Logan International Airport. With market shares of 29%, 19%, 15%, and 14%, respectively, Southwest, Delta, JetBlue, and American are the four biggest airlines at Bradley International Airport. The airport serves as a dual-use military installation for the U.S. Air Force and is home to the Connecticut Air National Guard's 103rd Airlift Wing (103 AW). Bradley is home to the New England Air Museum and was once referred to as the "Gateway to New England". Bradley International introduced "Love the Journey" as their new brand in 2016. According to the number of passengers who boarded, Bradley was the 55th busiest commercial airport in the US in 2019.

There are two concourses at the airport: the East Concourse (Gates 1–12) and the West Concourse (Gates 20–30). The terminal is called Terminal A. There are 12 gates in the East Concourse and 11 in the West Concourse. There is just one passenger gate at the Customs Building, also known as Terminal B, which is where foreign planes land. The Connecticut Airport Authority's administrative offices are located on the third level of Terminal A. Bradley Airport was ranked fifth among US airports by Condé Nast Traveler's Reader's Choice Awards in 2017. In terms of on-site parking, free Wi-Fi and charging stations, good food selections, and a generally laid-back vibe, Bradley received high marks from readers. The Condé Nast Traveler Reader's Choice Awards for 2022 ranked BDL Airport as the second-best airport in the United States. Bradley Airport was only able to remain in second place by Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport.