Hartford Brainard Airport Obstruction Removal Project Inland Wetlands/Watercourse Application

The CAA has applied to the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection for an inland wetlands/watercourses permit to remove existing obstructions that penetrate the federally protected airspace. These obstructions are primarily trees located near runway ends or located on small hills surrounding the Airport. For more information, please visit the links below:

Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Permit Application

Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Permit Application – Engineer Report

Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Permit Application – Folly Brook Approval Letter

December 15, 2022 Public Information Hearing – CAA Presentation

December 15, 2022 Public Information Hearing and Comment Period – CAA Response to Comments

 

Hartford Brainard Sustainable Airport Master Plan Update

A Sustainable Airport Master Plan (AMP) provides long-range recommendations for the improvement and development of an airport. It also identifies areas that may need improvement to accommodate future growth over the next 20 years and methods for making the airport more economically and environmentally efficient.

Master Plan Update

 

Hartford Brainard Airport Environmental Assessment/ Environmental Impact Evaluation for Obstructions

The CAA conducted a detailed study to evaluate existing obstructions that penetrate the federally protected airspace. These obstructions are primarily trees located near runway ends or located on small hills surrounding the Airport. As a follow-up study, the CAA is reviewing the potential impacts of tree removal, and selective clearing and/or thinning in areas the area that contain airspace obstructions. For more information please visit the link below:

Final Analysis

 

Hartford Brainard Airport Business Plan

The primary objective of this business plan for the Hartford Brainard Airport (HFD) is to identify operational and economic development opportunities to assist the Connecticut Airport Authority (CAA) with optimizing the overall benefits of the Airport for the community it serves.

Hartford Brainard Airport Business Plan