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Bradley International Airport (BDL) delays and on-time record

Hartford, Connecticut KBDL #55 US airport by passengers

Live airport-wide delay programs from the FAA, the weather that causes them, and how each airline has actually performed at BDL.

FAA status
No delays reported Updated 1 min ago
Weather now
VFR 48°F Observed 51 min ago
Late departures
18.7%May 2026 to July 2026
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FAA delay status for BDL

The FAA is not reporting a ground stop, ground delay program or other delay at BDL right now.

Source: FAA National Airspace System Status, checked 1 min ago. Airline-specific delays are not shown here.

Current conditions at BDL

VFR

48°F9°C

Good visibility and high cloud base. Normal operations are typical.

Wind
020° 7 mph
Visibility
10+ mi
Clouds
FEW 6,000 ft, SCT 11,000 ft, BKN 13,000 ft, OVC 15,000 ft
Ceiling
13,000 ft
Pressure
30.42 inHg

METARMETAR KBDL 111351Z 02006KT 10SM FEW060 SCT110 BKN130 OVC150 09/06 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP302 T00890061 $

Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center. Observed 51 min ago.

On-time performance at BDL

Based on 5,676 departures from May 2026 to July 2026. A flight counts as late when it leaves 15 or more minutes after schedule.

18.7%Departures late
24.7%Arrivals late
2.07%Cancelled
16.9 minAverage departure delay
On-time performance by airline at BDL
AirlineDeparturesLateCancelled
Delta Air Lines 1,180 11.9% 1.36%
Southwest Airlines 1,031 24.2% 1.07%
American Airlines 937 19.0% 1.92%
JetBlue Airways 905 20.6% 1.77%
United Airlines 735 13.3% 0.54%
PSA Airlines 319 26.6% 10.34%
Republic Airways 268 19.4% 3.36%
Frontier Airlines 143 34.3% 2.80%

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics, On-Time Performance of reporting carriers. Smaller regional carriers and some airlines are not included.

Late departures by month

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How delays work at BDL

A ground stop holds flights bound for BDL at their origin airports. A ground delay program spaces arrivals out so the airport is not overloaded. Departure and arrival delay messages describe the average wait the FAA expects. None of these tell you whether your own flight is late, so always check your airline as well.

Local tips

  • Use the new east and west exit corridors to reach baggage claim, rental cars and the Ground Transportation Center. They are the main exits now.
  • The new concourse extension adds a family restroom and a second nursing room, which helps families traveling with small children.
  • The arrivals level has two new meet-and-greet areas with seating and arrival monitors, which are useful for waiting for passengers.
  • The Escape Lounge is a good option for a short wait before your flight, especially if you have a Priority Pass.