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BDL Bradley International Airport

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Bradley International Airport (BDL) serves Windsor Locks. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATABDL
ICAOKBDL
Non-stop26
Airlines13
TimezoneAmerica/New York
Elevation53 m

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The airport in numbers

Bradley International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Bradley International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 6.2M passengers in 2023, against a peak of 7.4M in 2005.

Passengers / year
6.2M
as of 2023
Peak traffic
7.4M
in 2005
Elevation
53 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 1998–2023

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Bradley International Airport to Windsor Locks

Train & bus: Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only.

Taxi & apps: A metered yellow cab, with a flat downtown fare at some airports. Uber and Lyft are legal nationwide, picked up from a set zone.

Tipping: 15–20% is effectively expected for a taxi/Uber driver.

Distances

From BDL to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Boston142 km149 min$268–$426
The Bronx156 km164 min$294–$467
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Bradley International Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Windsor Locks ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Bradley International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 26 destinations, operated by 13 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Southwest Airlines · American Airlines · US Airways · Delta Air Lines · JetBlue Airways · AirTran Airways · United Airlines · Air Canada · Air France · Alaska Airlines

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Bradley International Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Bradley International Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Windsor Locks shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Bradley International Airport to the centre of Windsor Locks?
Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only.
Can I use a ride app from Bradley International Airport?
A metered yellow cab, with a flat downtown fare at some airports. Uber and Lyft are legal nationwide, picked up from a set zone.
What's the cheapest way from Bradley International Airport to Windsor Locks?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only.
Can I get from Bradley International Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Bradley International Airport?
About 26 destinations, including Atlanta, Orlando, Chicago, Los Angeles. 13 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Bradley International Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Bradley International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Bradley International Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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