Hartford Brainard Airport (HFD/KHFD) is a public general aviation airport located in Hartford, Connecticut, situated along the west bank of the Connecticut River. It serves private pilots, charter operations, flight training, and corporate aviation rather than scheduled commercial airline service. The airport is owned and operated by the City of Hartford and has historically served as one of the oldest continuously operating airports in the United States. It covers approximately 200 acres and features two runways capable of handling a variety of general aviation aircraft. Due to its urban location and proximity to the Connecticut River, Brainard Airport has faced periodic discussions about its future use and land redevelopment, though it continues to operate as an active general aviation facility serving the Greater Hartford region.