Bradley International Airport

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Windsor Locks, CT · BDL

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Recent News

Updated Mar 1, 2026
Winter storm causes 147 flight cancellations and 5 delays on February 24

<cite index="94-2,94-3,94-4">Flight operations were heavily disrupted with 147 cancellations and 5 delays recorded at Bradley International Airport on February 24 due to a nor'easter</cite>. <cite index="91-6">Bradley Airport officials said about 25% of flights were canceled on Tuesday, mainly affecting early morning departures</cite>.

Travel and Tour World·Feb 24, 2026
BDL reopened Escape Lounge after remodel in early February

<cite index="18-1,18-2">Bradley International Airport has reopened the Escape Lounge, BDL's only lounge operated by CAVU under the Escape Lounge brand, which has expanded</cite>. The reopening occurred approximately three weeks ago.

Airport X·Feb 8, 2026
Bradley unveils $250M terminal expansion with new concourse opening soon

<cite index="12-1,12-4">Bradley International Airport reached a major milestone with the final element of construction, a brand-new concourse, now complete, with passengers slated to begin using it in the coming weeks</cite>. <cite index="12-5,12-12">The soon-to-be-unveiled concourse is an 80,000-square-foot facility behind the Sheraton Hotel, with total cost for both construction projects approximately $250 million</cite>.

Bradley International Airport·Jan 23, 2026
Avelo Airlines ended all service at BDL on January 25, 2026

<cite index="16-4,16-5">Avelo Airlines ceased operations at Bradley International Airport with the final flight scheduled for January 25, 2026, ending affordable flights to Caribbean and Mexico destinations</cite>. <cite index="96-21,96-22">The airport disputed Avelo's claims of weak demand, saying flights were typically 80% to 95% full, with Avelo carrying nearly 62,000 passengers in first seven months</cite>.

Travel And Tour World·Nov 2, 2025

Airport Profile

Governing EntityConnecticut Airport Authority
Entity Typestate_authority
Fiscal Year EndJune
Rate MethodologyHybrid Residual

Key Financial Data (FY 2025)

CPE$7.63
Signatory Landing Fee$6.0700
Enplanements3,378,637
Total Operating Revenue$113.1M
Total Operating Expense$113.8M
Operating Income$-731K
Total Debt$203.7M
Unrestricted Cash$117.8M
Landed Weight (1000 lbs)4,820,000

Enplaned Passengers (T-100)

2.7M-15.8%

Cost per Enplanement (CPE)

$7.63+0.1%

Revenue

$113.1M+7.7%

Expense

$113.8M+4.3%

Ratemaking Overview

Overall MethodologyHybrid Residual

Settlement & True-Up

Not available

Landing Fee Methodology

Not available

Terminal Rental Rate

Not available

Common Use & Gate Allocation

Additional Bonds Test

Not available

Rate Covenant

Not available

Flow of Funds

Not available

Source Documents

Official Statements

BDL-2019-CFC-OS.pdf

Financial Statements

BDL 2024 FS.pdf

Rate Books

BDL Jul25 Rate Book.pdf
BDL-FY2026-Ratebook.pdf

Source: FAA CATS Form 5100-127, DOT T-100 Market Data, Airport Official Statements · Hub classification: FAA CY 2024 Enplanement Data · Prepared by DWU Consulting