News -Bradley History Look into Bradley's past. What began as a small airfield in north central Connecticut has become one of the fastest-growing airports in America. Our priorities have always been safety, security, and convenience, and even though we serve more than 7 million passengers a year, those values are still intact. It is all part of making Bradley grow. 1971 International Arrivals building opens.
Tornado devastates eastern portion of airport.
British Airways Concorde SST lands unexpectedly at Bradley International Airport, first such landing in Connecticut. Plane is diverted there due to inclement weather at destination, Kennedy International Airport, and low fuel load after flight from London. Airport Manager Leo Cordier reports no problems in handling SST at Bradley.