Drive time to Bradford Regional Airport (BFD)

Bradford Regional Airport (BFD / KBFD) is a medium-sized airport serving Bradford, Pennsylvania. It sits 2,143 feet above sea level and has 2 runways, the longest 6,307 feet. The largest population centre nearby is Buffalo, NY — the airport lies about 76 miles south of it in a straight line.

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From nearby cities

Driving to BFD from cities near Bradford

The 10 largest population centres within 90 miles of BFD. Distances below are straight-line; the road route is always longer. Select a city to calculate its real driving time and distance to the airport.

Straight-line distance from each city to Bradford Regional Airport
CityStraight line Airport lies
Olean, NY 22 mi south-west Get drive time →
Clearfield, PA 57 mi north Get drive time →
Buffalo, NY 76 mi south Get drive time →
Erie, PA 78 mi east Get drive time →
Meadville, PA 79 mi east Get drive time →
University Park, PA 80 mi north-west Get drive time →
State College, PA 81 mi north-west Get drive time →
Tonawanda, NY 85 mi south Get drive time →
North Tonawanda, NY 86 mi south Get drive time →
Altoona, PA 90 mi north Get drive time →
Alternatives

Other airports near BFD

Within 200 miles, straight-line. A slightly farther airport is sometimes the shorter drive — check both before you book.

Reference

BFD at a glance

IATA code
BFD
ICAO code
KBFD
Serving
Bradford, Pennsylvania
Elevation
2,143 ft
Runways
2
Longest runway
6,307 ft
Coordinates
41.8031, -78.6401
Classification
Medium-sized airport
Reference
Wikipedia

Airport, runway and elevation figures come from the OurAirports open database. Routes are calculated to the airport's map reference point, which at a large airport may sit a few minutes from your specific terminal.

Timing

When to leave for a flight from BFD

Leave home drive time + 2 hours before a domestic departure from BFD, or drive time + 3 hours before an international one.

Those buffers cover bag drop, security and the walk to the gate, but not getting from your car to the terminal — at a medium-sized airport like BFD, allow another 15–30 minutes to park and ride in, or 30–45 if you are returning a rental car. The drive estimate above is free-flow and does not model live traffic. Full guide to timing your departure →

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Other airports in Pennsylvania

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FAQ

Questions about driving to BFD

How long does it take to drive to BFD?

It depends on your starting point. Enter your address in the calculator on this page and you'll get a road-distance driving estimate to Bradford Regional Airport, plus the option to start from any of the 10 nearby cities listed above.

What is the airport code for Bradford?

Bradford Regional Airport uses the IATA code BFD and the ICAO code KBFD. It is classified as a medium-sized airport and sits at 2,143 feet above sea level.

How far is BFD from Buffalo?

Buffalo, NY is about 76 miles from BFD in a straight line. Road distance is longer — use the calculator above with Buffalo as your starting point for the actual driving time.

Which other airports are near BFD?

Within 200 miles: DUJ (45 mi), SCE (78 mi), BUF (79 mi), ERI (81 mi). Distances are straight-line, so compare the actual drive times before choosing — a closer airport is not always a shorter drive.

How early should I leave for a flight from BFD?

Work backwards from your departure time: subtract two hours for a domestic flight (three for international), then subtract your drive time to BFD. The calculator on this page does that arithmetic for you once you enter your starting address, and adds the parking and shuttle time you should allow on top.