Atlantic Aviation
Hartford, CT
About Atlantic Aviation
Atlantic Aviation operates the second FBO at Bradley International Airport, providing an alternative private aviation option for the Hartford-Springfield corridor. The facility offers a full suite of ground handling services with a focus on anticipating customer needs and streamlining the arrival and departure experience. Atlantic's digital platform, Atlantic Gateway, lets passengers and operators make reservations, request services, and receive real-time updates from any device, reducing the back-and-forth communication that can slow down ground operations. The FBO serves both Jet A and 100LL fuel and provides hangar space, though three hours' advance notice is required for services during standard business hours. Charter passengers will find a comfortable terminal with lounge seating, Wi-Fi, and the standard Atlantic Aviation amenity package. Bradley International's location in Windsor Locks, Connecticut, places it equidistant from Hartford and Springfield at about 15 miles from each city center. The airport sits along the Interstate 91 corridor, giving passengers quick highway access in multiple directions. For travelers headed to the Connecticut River Valley, the casinos at Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods, or the academic institutions in the region including UConn, Trinity College, and the University of Hartford, Atlantic Aviation BDL provides efficient ground support. The airport's long runways and ILS approaches handle business aviation in all weather conditions. Competition between the two FBOs on the field tends to keep fuel pricing and service levels sharp, benefiting charter operators and their passengers.
Amenities and services
Operations at Bradley International Airport
Downtown Hartford is 15 miles south, roughly 20 minutes by car in normal traffic. Springfield, MA is 26 miles north, about 30 minutes. New Haven runs about 40 miles south and takes 45-50 minutes. Boston is roughly 100 miles northeast via I-90, typically 1.5 hours outside of peak commute hours. New York City is approximately 110 miles south via I-91 and I-95, ranging from 1.5 to 2.5 hours depending on I-95 corridor traffic. Car services and black car operators are well established at Bradley given its commercial volume.