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Hartford-Brainard charts & airport diagram

Hartford-Brainard (HFD · KHFD) in Hartford, CT publishes 11 FAA charts, including 4 instrument approaches (RNAV (GPS), LDA, VOR, RIVER VISUAL RWY 02). Every one links straight to the current FAA PDF. · Open on the map

All of Hartford-Brainard — runways, frequencies, charts and live weather
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Lowest minimums here: RNAV (GPS) with vertical guidance · Every chart below links straight to the current FAA PDF.

What KHFD publishes

Airport diagram

The FAA airport diagram for Hartford-Brainard — runways, taxiways, ramps and hold short lines. Shown in the browser above; the FAA PDF ↗ is the authoritative copy.

Instrument approaches at KHFD

Hartford-Brainard has 4 published instrument approaches of 4 types (RNAV (GPS), LDA, VOR and RIVER VISUAL RWY 02). 1 of them offers vertical guidance; RNAV (GPS) gives the lowest minimums. One is circling only — bringing you to the airport rather than a runway, to circle for whichever runway the wind favors at circling minimums.

No published approach to runway 20, NE, SW, 11 and 29: landing on those ends in instrument conditions means a circling approach or a visual after breaking out.

Departures and arrivals

Hartford-Brainard publishes 1 departure procedure (SID) — charted routes from the runway to the en route structure, assigned by ATC in the clearance. It also publishes 1 arrival (STAR), the mirror image: charted routes from the en route structure down to where the approach begins. Each one is in the list at the foot of this page with its continuation pages.

Hot spots at KHFD

The FAA publishes 1 hot spot here but no shapes, so they are not drawn on the map. Brief the descriptions against the airport diagram.

  • HS 1 Helipad 1 is near the intersection of Twy A and H, north apron, and Twy A north of Twy H.

Locations on the airport surface with a history of confusion or runway incursions — brief them against the diagram before taxi. Source: FAA Chart Supplement, reproduced verbatim on the 56-day cycle; the numbers match the circled HS markers on the diagram.

Takeoff, alternate and surface information

  • Takeoff minimums are published for KHFD. Standard is 1 statute mile visibility for one and two engine aircraft (½ mile for more than two) unless this section says otherwise; Part 91 operators are not bound by them but the obstacle notes apply to everyone.
  • Non standard alternate minimums are published: if you file KHFD as an IFR alternate, the required forecast is higher than the default 600-2 for precision or 800-2 for non precision approaches. Check the alternate rule tool.
All 11 charts, as a list every plate with its direct FAA link

Airport documents 3

Approaches 4

Departures 1

Arrivals 1

Minimums 2

Frequently asked

Where can I get the KHFD airport diagram?

The FAA publishes the Hartford-Brainard airport diagram as part of the d-TPP (Digital Terminal Procedures Publication), reissued every 28 days. The current one is linked on this page, along with a full-page preview.

Does KHFD have an instrument approach?

Yes. Hartford-Brainard has 4 published instrument approaches: RNAV (GPS), LDA, VOR, RIVER VISUAL RWY 02. At least one offers vertical guidance.

Are there hot spots at KHFD?

Yes. The FAA publishes 1 hot spot at Hartford-Brainard — locations on the airport surface with a history of confusion or runway incursions. Each one's Chart Supplement description is on this page, numbered the way the airport diagram marks it.

What is the lowest approach at KHFD?

RNAV (GPS) to runway 02 is the approach type with the lowest published minimums at Hartford-Brainard. It has vertical guidance, so it is flown to a decision altitude rather than a minimum descent altitude. Actual minimums vary by aircraft category and are on the plate.

Does KHFD have SIDs and STARs?

Hartford-Brainard publishes 1 departure procedure (SID) and 1 arrival (STAR). Both lists are on this page, each linked to the current FAA plate.

More about KHFD

Charts are the FAA d-TPP (d-TPP cycle 2609 (2026, cycle 9)) and Chart Supplement, reissued on the 28-day chart cycle and linked directly from the FAA. For planning and education only; always fly the current chart.

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