Connecticut's historic general aviation gateway on Long Island Sound.
Opened
1936
Location
Bridgeport, United States
Igor I. Sikorsky Memorial Airport is a public airport located in Stratford, Connecticut, serving the greater Bridgeport metropolitan area. It is named in honor of Igor Sikorsky, the pioneering aviation engineer credited with developing the first practical helicopter, who conducted early rotorcraft experiments in the surrounding region.
The airport primarily serves general aviation traffic, corporate aircraft, and charter operations, with limited scheduled commercial service over the years. It sits along the Housatonic River near Long Island Sound and covers approximately 680 acres of land.
The facility is owned and operated by the City of Bridgeport and plays an important role in supporting local business aviation needs in Fairfield County, one of the wealthiest counties in the United States.
Terminals
The airport has a small terminal building suited primarily for general aviation and limited commercial passenger operations.
Getting to & from
Ground access is provided primarily by personal vehicle and taxi or ride-share services, with limited public transit connections to downtown Bridgeport.
Airlines here
The airport has historically lacked major scheduled airline service, serving mainly charter, corporate, and general aviation operators.
Notable facts
- ›Named after Igor Sikorsky, inventor of the practical helicopter, who worked nearby at the Sikorsky Aircraft facility in Stratford.
- ›The airport is owned and operated by the City of Bridgeport, Connecticut.
- ›It features two runways and covers approximately 680 acres.
- ›The airport sits adjacent to the Housatonic River near Long Island Sound.
- ›Fairfield County, which the airport serves, is home to numerous Fortune 500 corporate headquarters requiring business aviation access.
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