Robertson Field (4B8), Connecticut
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Robertson Field (4B8) is a public-use general aviation airport in Plainville, Connecticut, roughly 14 nautical miles from the Hartford metro area. Business aviation activity is modest, reflecting the airport's role as a smaller reliever field near several larger regional airports.
Runways
Robertson Field has one paved runway, 02/20, 3,666 ft long and 75 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Helipads and surfaces under 500 ft are excluded.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Robertson Field has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Robertson Field does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Bradley International (KBDL), 17 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Robertson Field recorded 273 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in June and September. Business aviation traffic at Robertson Field (4B8) concentrates in the late spring through fall months, with January also showing elevated activity compared to the winter low points in February and March.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month June, 33 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Weather station is 3.5 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Robertson Field has published operating constraints in four categories: access, runway notes, noise procedures and environmental.
For clearance delivery, contact Bradley Approach.
REIL for runway 02 and 20, and MIRL for runway 02/20, are pilot-activated on CTAF. PAPI for runway 02 and 20 operates continuously.
A 10-foot brush obstruction is located 15 feet from the runway, 90 feet left.
Noise abatement procedures are in effect. Contact airport management for details.
Use caution for deer and birds on and in the vicinity of the airport.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Robertson Field has five airfields within 25 NM. The closest is Hartford-Brainard (KHFD), 10.06 NM east.
Part of the Hartford and Springfield area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at 4B8
We arrange catering, fuel and trip support here. Supplier prices reach you unchanged; our coordination fee sits on its own line.
The same order, priced two ways.
$600.00 catering order at 4B8.
Unchanged.
What the kitchen invoices us is what your quote reads.
One line, fixed.
The $75 minimum applies below $862.50.
At cost.
Passed on at the exact amount the processor took.
Market practice figures are industry averages, not a specific competitor.
Frequently asked questions
Does Robertson Field (4B8) have customs clearance onsite?
Robertson Field (4B8) does not have onsite customs. The nearest customs facility is Bradley International (KBDL), located about 17 nautical miles away, so international arrivals must plan clearance there.
What runway length is available at 4B8?
Robertson Field (4B8) has one paved runway, 02/20, measuring 3,666 feet long and 75 feet wide with an asphalt surface. This is the only runway suited for fixed-wing business traffic at this field.
Is fuel available at Robertson Field in Plainville, CT?
Robertson Field (4B8) offers both 100LL and Jet A fuel. The field is attended Monday through Friday from 0800 to 1900 and on weekends from 0800 to 1800.