KBDR Igor I Sikorsky Memorial Airport
Igor I Sikorsky Memorial Airport (BDR) is a towered general-aviation airport in Bridgeport, Connecticut, at 9 ft elevation, with 2 runways: 11/29 (4,759 ft), 06/24 (4,677 ft). Below: the current METAR and TAF decoded in plain English, runway wind components, frequencies, and the FAA terminal procedures for d-TPP 2611 (Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026).
| Identifiers | ICAO KBDR · FAA BDR · IATA BDR |
|---|---|
| Location | Bridgeport, CT · 41.1635, -73.1262 |
| Elevation | 9 ft MSL (3 m) |
| Tower | 120.9 MHz (BRIDGEPORT TWR) |
| ATIS | 119.15 MHz |
| FAA charts | 12 in d-TPP 2611 (Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026) |
KBDR METAR and TAF
METAR KBDR 010452Z AUTO 35004KT 10SM CLR 06/00 A3048 RMK AO2 SLP320 T00610000 401440056 $| Wind | From 350° at 4 kt |
|---|---|
| Visibility | 10 statute miles or more |
| Weather | None reported |
| Clouds | Clear below 12,000 ft (automated) |
| Temperature / dew point | 6°C (43°F) / 0°C (32°F) · spread 6°C |
| Altimeter | 30.48 inHg (1032 hPa) |
| Flight category | VFR — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility above 5 SM |
Remarks: AO2: automated station with a precipitation sensor · SLP320: sea-level pressure 1032.0 hPa · T00610000: temperature 6.1°C, dew point 0.0°C · $: the station needs maintenance
Wind components by runway
From the METAR wind (350° true at 4 kt) and the runway true headings. Tower and ATIS winds are magnetic — use those for the actual runway choice.
- RWY 11: tailwind 1 kt, crosswind 4 kt from the left
- RWY 29: headwind 1 kt, crosswind 4 kt from the right
- RWY 06: headwind 2 kt, crosswind 3 kt from the left
- RWY 24: tailwind 2 kt, crosswind 3 kt from the right
TAF (terminal forecast)
Issued 1st at 02:39Z · valid 1st 03Z – 1st 24Z
TAF KBDR 010239Z 0103/0124 01004KT P6SM SKC FM011300 34004KT P6SM SKC FM011600 23007KT P6SM FEW050 FM012200 22004KT P6SM SKC- Initially · 1st 03Z – 1st 24Z: wind 010° at 4 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · sky clear
- From · 1st 13:00Z: wind 340° at 4 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · sky clear
- From · 1st 16:00Z: wind 230° at 7 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · few 5,000 ft
- From · 1st 22:00Z: wind 220° at 4 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · sky clear
Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center (aviationweather.gov). Times are UTC (Z). Decoded for learning — get an official weather briefing before flight.
Runways
| Runway | Length × width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 / 29 | 4,759 × 150 ft | asphalt | Yes |
| 06 / 24 | 4,677 × 100 ft | asphalt | Yes |
Frequencies
| Service | Name | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| Approach / departure | NEW YORK APP/DEP | 124.075 |
| ATIS | 119.15 | |
| Clearance delivery | CLNC DEL | 121.75 |
| CTAF | 120.9 | |
| Ground | 121.9 | |
| Radio (FSS) | BRIDGEPORT RDO | 108.8 |
| Tower | BRIDGEPORT TWR | 120.9 |
| UNICOM | 123.0 |
Runways and frequencies: OurAirports (public domain) — they can change. Check the FAA Chart Supplement for KBDR before you fly.
FAA charts for KBDR — d-TPP 2611
12 charts effective Oct 29, 2026 09:01Z until Nov 26, 2026 09:01Z. Each link opens the original FAA PDF (aeronav.faa.gov).
Airport diagram 1
Instrument approach procedures 4
Departure procedures (DP / ODP) 1
Arrivals (STAR) 3
Minimums, hot spots and notices 3
KBDR on the FAA d-TPP search · Chart Supplement
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Charts: FAA digital Terminal Procedures Publication (d-TPP), public domain — linked unmodified, not hosted here. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain). Weather: NOAA Aviation Weather Center.
For practice and reference only — not for navigation or flight planning. Always check current official sources (FAA charts, Chart Supplement, NOTAMs, an official weather briefing). The pilot in command is responsible for the flight.