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L.F. Wade International Airport (TXKF/BDA) — Hamilton, Bermuda

At a glance

Operating hours: 11:00–03:00 UTC
Customs: 14:30–03:00 UTC (on request)
Port of entry: Yes
Fuel: JET A-1
Tower: 118.1
Runways: 12/30
Elevation: 18 ft

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Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 4/4

Operations 2/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 2/2

Additional Info 9/10

Observed Activity · Aug 27

2 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 2 on the ground · busiest hour 18:00Z

Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals

Data last updated: 2026-04-03

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: TXKF
Name: L.F. Wade International Airport
Type: medium_airport
Category: International
Latitude: 32.363998
Longitude: -64.678703
Elevation: 18 ft
Country: Bermuda
Municipality: Hamilton
IATA Code: BDA
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: KZWY
Timezone: Atlantic/Bermuda
Distance from City: 11.0 km
VFR: Yes
IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 12/30

Designation: 12/30
Dimensions: 9705 X 151
Surface: ASP
PCN: 80/F/A/W/U
Lighting: HIRL, CL, TDZ, PAPI, REIL, SSALR
NAVAIDs: VOR/DME BDA 113.9, ILS Rwy 30 (LOC 109.9 / GS 333.8)
Approach Types: ILS, VOR, RNAV
Remarks: Declared distances: TORA/ASDA 9705 ft both dirs, LDA Rwy 12: 9128 ft, LDA Rwy 30: 9705 ft. PAPI 4-light on left side both ends. Bi-directional LED edge lights, 5 intensity levels.

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Frequencies

Tower: 118.100 MHz
Ground: 124.500 MHz
Operations: 119.100 MHz
Traffic/Approach: 128.500 MHz
ATIS: 119.600 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday 11:00 – 03:00

Tuesday 11:00 – 03:00

Wednesday 11:00 – 03:00

Thursday 11:00 – 03:00

Friday 11:00 – 03:00

Saturday 11:00 – 03:00

Sunday 11:00 – 03:00

Extra Hours On Request: No
Remarks: Tower 0700-2300 local (AST, UTC-4) = 1100-0300 UTC. After 2300 local, airspace reverts to Class E; CTAF 122.8, contact NY ARTCC 128.5/119.1. Fire Cat 9 during tower hours only; after hours ARFF Cat 9 capable but requires 20 min callout.

Contacts

AIS Tel: +1 441-293-2470
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: +1 441-444-4444
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: https://bermudaairport.com
Remarks: Airport Duty Officer: [email protected], +1 441-444-4444. Cedar Aviation Services (FBO): +1 441-293-1333 (freq 131.6). Menzies Aviation Bermuda: +1 972-210-5821.

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: No
PPR Required: Yes
PPR Contact: +1 441-293-2470
Remarks: PPR required for military and Code D/E/F aircraft. A380 operations limited to emergencies only. ICAO flight plan required. HF radio or SATCOM mandatory for oceanic segment.

Customs

Open: 14:30
Close: 03:00
Phone: N/A
Extra Hours On Request: Yes
Remarks: 1030-2300 local (AST UTC-4). US CBP preclearance available. Emergency customs officer on-call outside hours. eAPIS filing required min 1hr before departure/arrival. US CBP preclearance 0700-1600 daily (1100-2000 UTC). All scheduled US-bound flights timed within these hours.

Fees

Landing Fee: 8.11 USD per 1000 lbs MTOW
Parking Fee: 33.78 USD per aircraft up to 150000 lbs (first 3h free)
Handling Mandatory: Yes
Currency: USD
Remarks: Signatory: $4.38/1000 lbs. Non-signatory & GA: $8.11/1000 lbs. Parking over 3h: $33.78 (up to 150K lbs), $0.2263/1000 lbs (150K-300K), $0.2567/1000 lbs (300K+). Terminal fee: $97.63 (up to 150K lbs). Departure fee $64.93/pax, security fee $18.65/pax, infrastructure charge $38.70/pax. Air bridge $159.17/use. Night lighting fee not charged (GN0296/2024). 2024 fees effective 15 Mar 2024. 2026 fees (GN0242/2026) effective 15 Mar 2026: GA landing $8.57/1000 lbs USD.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: JET A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-04-02
Remarks: Jet A-1 only — 100LL AVGAS NOT available anywhere on the island. Fueling hours 0600-2300 local, on-call after hours. 5000-gallon/19000-liter truck available. Hydrant refueling on Aprons I and VII. Fuel throughput fee $0.1275/gallon.

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes
APIS Required: Yes
GAR Required: No
Remarks: US Customs & Immigration preclearance on-site. All passengers need valid passport. Children with one parent need notarized parental approval. GAR not required (UK-specific form). Bermuda requires its own electronic Arrival Card plus eAPIS filing for US-bound flights.

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Restrictions

Curfew Start: N/A
Curfew End: N/A
Noise Chapter Min: 3
Remarks: No formal curfew. Airport operates 24/7. Tower closes 0300 UTC (2300 LT); after that pilot-controlled lighting on CTAF 122.800 MHz, ARFF requires 20 min callout. Code 4E airport. B777-300 and A380-800 prohibited from Apron VI. A380 limited to emergency ops only. Code E+ aircraft restricted to Aprons I, VI, VII and specific taxiways. Line-up and wait prohibited. No de-icing facilities.

Airport Services

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Active NOTAMs

A0103/26

warning Upcoming

ATC restriction

ATIS U/S DUE TO MAINT.

2026-10-30 12:00 UTC 2026-10-30 13:00 UTC

A0101/26

warning Upcoming

Aerodrome restriction

TRIGGER NOTAM - PERM AIRAC AIP AMDT 001/2026 WEF 29 OCT 2026. MET AUTHORITY UPDATED AT AD TXKF. AD 2 TXKF CHART REVISED. EDITORIAL CHANGES INCORPORATED.

2026-10-29 00:00 UTC 2026-11-22 23:59 UTC

A0095/26

info

Aerodrome restriction

AD UNCONTROLLED. DRG UNCONTROLLED OPR HR TWR SER NOT AVBL, FIRE AND RESCUE NOT ON SITE, CALL OUT RESPONSE ONLY FOR DECLARED EMERG, AD REMAINS OPEN, CTAF 122.800 MHZ, PCL AVBL.

2026-09-09 02:00 UTC 2026-12-08 10:00 UTC

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the operating hours of TXKF?: L.F. Wade International Airport operates from 11:00 to 03:00.
What is the tower frequency at TXKF?: The tower frequency at L.F. Wade International Airport is 118.1 MHz.
What fuel is available at TXKF?: L.F. Wade International Airport offers JET A-1.
Is customs available at TXKF?: Yes, customs at L.F. Wade International Airport is available from 14:30 to 03:00.
Does TXKF require slots or PPR?: PPR is required at L.F. Wade International Airport.
Where is TXKF located?: L.F. Wade International Airport (TXKF) is located in Hamilton, Bermuda.
What is the IATA code for TXKF?: The IATA code for L.F. Wade International Airport is BDA.
Does TXKF have an ILS approach?: Yes, L.F. Wade International Airport has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 12/30.
Is TXKF a port of entry?: Yes, L.F. Wade International Airport is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

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