Southwest Airlines Cities



 Hartford/Springfield, CT
Besides being a popular resort area known for it's 250-mile Long Island Sound shoreline, Connecticut is also home to many historical and interesting sites including the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum, Mark Twain house, and Yale University.  The hassle-free Hartford/Springfield airport is the gateway to Connecticut and Western Massachusetts.

Some reasons to visit Hartford/Springfield . . .




City Information

Average Temperatures
Month Avg High Avg Low Avg Precip   Month Avg High Avg Low Avg Precip
Jan 35 17 3.6 Jul 84 63 3.8
Feb 38 19 2.8 Aug 82 61 3.8
Mar 47 27 3.7 Sep 74 52 3.7
Apr 57 38 3.9 Oct 63 40 4.1
May 70 48 4.0 Nov 51 32 3.9
Jun 79 57 3.8 Dec 40 23 3.5

Attractions Approximate Driving
Time from Airport
New England Air Museum
Features the largest indoor display of vintage and historical aircraft
in the Northeast - (860) 623-3305
Located at the northern
end of the airport
Old New-Gate Prison
Copper Mine Caverns and the State's first prison
10 min
Mark Twain House
Victorian home of the famous American author
15 min
Wadsworth Atheneum
Nation's oldest continuously operating art museum
15 min
Basketball Hall of Fame
Birthplace of Basketball and shrine of famous players
20 min
Sturbridge Village
Recreated 17th-Century New England settlement
45 min
Yale University
Historical University campus
1 hr
Foxwoods Mohegan Sun Casinos
World-class gaming facilities with slots, tables, pokers and more
1 hr
Mystic Seaport
Famous maritime village tells the story of America and the sea
1 hr
The Berkshires
Summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra
1 hr and 45 min
Mt. Snow
Closest major ski area
1 hr and 45 min
Newport Mansions
Estates of the rich and premier yachting center
2 hrs and 30 min
Cape Cod
New England's most spectacular beaches
2 hrs and 30 min
Killington Ski Resort
Largest ski resort in New England
2 hrs and 30 min
Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
World-famous race track and summer resort
2 hrs and 30 min

Conventions and Visitors Information

Greater Hartford Convention and Visitors Bureau
www.enjoyhartford.com

(860) 728-6789
or (800) 446-7811
Metro Hartford Chamber of Commerce (860) 525-4451
Greater Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau (413) 787-1548
Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield. (413) 787-1555



Airport Information

Bradley International Airport (BDL)

  • Gate Information: Southwest Airlines uses gates 2, 4, and 6 in the East Concourse in Terminal A.
  • Ticketing: Our ticket counter is located in the East Concourse in Terminal A.
  • E-Ticket Check-In kiosks: Located in the ticket lobby.
  • Baggage Claim: Baggage claim is on the lower level of Concourse A, Carousel 1.
  • Wi-Fi: Available in gate area
Phone Numbers
Reservations (800) 435-9792
Baggage Service (860) 627-3453
Freight/Cargo (860) 627-3475
Parking (860) 627-3555

Driving Directions to Bradley International Airport:

  • From New York/New Haven:
    Take I-95 North to Exit 48 (I-91 North), take I-91 North to Exit 40, and follow connector to the airport.
  • From Providence/New London:
    Take I-95 South to Exit 69 (Rt. 9 North), Rt. 9 North to I-91, take I-91 North to Exit 40 and follow connector to the airport.
  • From Brattleboro/Springfield:
    Take I-91 South to Exit 40 and follow connector to the airport.
  • From Boston/Worcester:
    Take I-90 West to Exit 9 (I-84), proceed on I-84 West to Exit 61 (I-291 West), take I-291 West to Exit 2B (I-91 North), take I-91 North to Exit 40 and follow connector to the airport.
  • From Danbury/Waterbury:
    Take I-84 East to Exit 51 (I-91 North), take I-91 North to Exit 40 and follow connector to the airport.

Ground Transportation:

Taxi/Shuttle
Starters Terminal A (860) 627-3128
Starters Terminal B (860) 627-3588
Valley Transportation (800) 872-8752
Airport Taxi (Yellow Cab) (860) 666-6666
Bus Service
CT Limo (800) 472-LIMO
CT Transit (860) 525-9181
Peter Pan Bus Lines (800) 237-8747
Thomas Transportation (800) 526-8143