FAA Information Effective: Jun 12, 2025
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(KBED) Laurence G Hanscom Field
4 ratings | 6 reviews
Overview
Attendance:
Attended
Year-round, 7 Days a Week,All
FAA
Elevation:
132 ft (Surveyed)
Tower:
Tower Hrs: 0700-2300
FAA
Airspace:
CLASS D SVC 0700-2300; OTHER TIMES CLASS G
FAA
Fees:
Handling, Hangar, Overnight, Parking, Tie Down, Other
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Jet Aviation
Signature Flight Support
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FBO Fee Details:
Atlantic AviationJet Aviation
Signature Flight Support
Timezone:
EDT (UTC-04:00)
Sunrise-Sunset:
5:08 am - 8:26 pm
Evening-Morning Civil Twilight:
9:00 pm
(Today)
(Today)
-
4:33 am
(Tomorrow)
(Tomorrow)
Minimum Fuel Prices:
$9.55
100LL (full)
$9.07
Jet-A (full)
$9.14
Jet-A-Premix/Prist (full)
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Satellite
Sectional
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Atlantic Aviation
2 ratings | 2 reviews
Services Offered:
$9.55 | 100LL | full
$9.07 | Jet-A | full
$9.14 | Jet-A-Premix/Prist | full
Location:
On field: W
Phone:
(978) 341-8400
Freq. Monitored:
ASRI: 131.4
Fees:
Parking, Other
Jet Aviation
No ratings | 1 review
Services Offered:
Car Rental
$9.99 | 100LL | full
$9.20 | Jet-A | full
$9.30 | Jet-A-Premix/Prist | full
Location:
On field: SW
Phone:
(781) 274-0030
Freq. Monitored:
ASRI: 131.525
Fees:
Hangar, Overnight, Parking, Tie Down, Other
Signature Flight Support
1 rating | 4 reviews
Services Offered:
Car Rental
$9.67 | 100LL | full
$9.09 | Jet-A | full
Location:
On field: SW
Phone:
(781) 274-0010
Freq. Monitored:
ASRI: 130.8
Fees:
Handling, Overnight, Parking, Other
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Runway 11/29
Dimensions:
7,011 × 150 ft
(2,137 × 46 m)
(2,137 × 46 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
Single wheel: 120,000 lbs
Double wheel: 250,000 lbs
Double tandem: 389,000 lbs
Dual double tandem: 916,000 lbs
Double wheel: 250,000 lbs
Double tandem: 389,000 lbs
Dual double tandem: 916,000 lbs
Surface:
asphalt, grooved, in good condition
Runway Edge Lights:
High
Comments:
Pcr Value: 950/F/D/W/T
FAA
| Designator: | 11 | 29 |
| Elevation: | 132 ft | 123 ft |
| Heading: | 113° magnetic 097° true | 293° magnetic 277° true |
| Gradient: | 0.13% down | 0.13% up |
| Traffic Pattern: | Left Pattern | Left Pattern |
| Markings: | precision, in Good condition | precision, in Good condition |
| Approach Lighting: |
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| Displaced Threshold: | n/a | n/a |
| ILS/LOC: | ILS/DME | ILS/DME |
| Obstructions: | Hill, 734 ft Right ft of center, 120 ft high, 1,050 ft from end, 34:1 clearance slope | n/a |
| Comments: | n/a | n/a |
Runway 05/23
Dimensions:
5,107 × 150 ft
(1,557 × 46 m)
(1,557 × 46 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
Single wheel: 120,000 lbs
Double wheel: 248,000 lbs
Double tandem: 323,000 lbs
Dual double tandem: 823,000 lbs
Double wheel: 248,000 lbs
Double tandem: 323,000 lbs
Dual double tandem: 823,000 lbs
Surface:
asphalt, grooved, in good condition
Runway Edge Lights:
Medium
Comments:
Pcr Value: 770/F/D/W/T
FAA
| Designator: | 05 | 23 |
| Elevation: | 128 ft | 127.8 ft |
| Heading: | 053° magnetic 037° true | 233° magnetic 217° true |
| Gradient: | n/a | n/a |
| Traffic Pattern: | Left Pattern | Left Pattern |
| Markings: | non-precision, in Good condition | non-precision, in Good condition |
| Approach Lighting: |
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| Displaced Threshold: | n/a | n/a |
| ILS/LOC: | n/a | n/a |
| Obstructions: | n/a | n/a |
| Comments: | n/a | n/a |
TFRs
Location: BED
Please verify all content below using the FAA TFR Search Site or with a flight briefer.
TFR count: 0
NOTAMs
Location: BED
Please verify all content below using the FAA NOTAM Search Site or with a flight briefer.
NOTAM count: 10 (Partial list shown. Expand to see full list HERE.)
| Number: | Start Date: (UTC) | End Date: (UTC) | Condition: |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/1007 | 09/05/2024 1510 | IAP LAURENCE G HANSCOM FLD, BEDFORD, MA.
RNAV (GPS) RWY 23, AMDT 1A...
LNAV MDA 660/HAT 532 ALL CATS, VISIBI… | |
| 06/014 | 06/09/2025 2212 | 06/24/2025 2212 | OBST POWER LINE LGT (ASN 2021-ANE-7141-OE) 422803N0711533W (1.3NM E BED) 173FT (57FT AGL) U/S |
| 5/2155 | 04/28/2025 1218 | ODP LAURENCE G HANSCOM FLD, BEDFORD, MA.
TAKEOFF MINIMUMS AND (OBSTACLE) DEPARTURE PROCEDURES AMDT 6A...
TAK… | |
| 5/0511 | 03/07/2025 1849 | ODP LAURENCE G HANSCOM FLD, BEDFORD, MA.
TAKEOFF MINIMUMS AND (OBSTACLE) DEPARTURE PROCEDURES AMDT 6A...
IN … | |
| 06/038 | 06/17/2025 1100 | 06/17/2025 1500 | RWY 05/23 CLSD |
| 06/037 | 06/17/2025 0933 | 06/17/2025 1500 | AD AP ALL SFC WIP GRASS CUTTING |
| 06/039 | 06/17/2025 1113 | 06/20/2025 2359 | SVC ATIS 124.6 U/S |
| 06/036 | 06/17/2025 0931 | 06/17/2025 1100 | RWY 11/29 CLSD EXC 5MIN PPR 617-212-6592 |
Additional Remarks
(A23) Rwy 29 Right Tfc Acft Ovr 12500 Lbs.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Af: Comd Post Dsn 845-6960/6961, C781-225-6960/6961.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Af: Prior Permission Required All Mil Acft, Pax Mnfst Req All Inbd Pax, CTC Base Operations Dsn 845-5589/5592, C781-225-5589/5592.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Apu-Gpu Operations Ltd to Max of 30 Mins.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Be Alert for Sml Acft Parked on Ramps.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Birds & Wildlife on & In vicinity of Arpt.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
No Plas/Tgls for Acft 12500 Lbs & Ovr.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
No Plas/Tgls for Acft Under 12500 Lbs between 2300-0700.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Noise Abatement Procs in Efct - Hels Operg Wi Cntld Asp are Rqrd to Mntn Hist Psbl Alt.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Ppr for All Acft Carrying Xplos Call 617-212-6592.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Service: Mil Acft Must Arng for Prkg on East Ramp with Tran Alert or Vendor.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Support: Opr 1200-0400Z++ Mon-Fri, 1300-1900Z++ Sat & Sun, Clsd Hol. CTC Base Operations Prior to 1700Z++ Fri for Ot Support.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Svc-Tran Alert: Opr 1200-0400Z++ Wkd; 1400-2200Z++ Sun; Prior Permission Required Ot and Hol Dsn 845-5589/5592. De-Icing Avbl Fr Vendor.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Twy C, F, J, N, R, S, T, Twy M South of Twy E & Twy G between Rwy 11/29 & Rwy 05/23 Clsd to Acft Gtr Than 118 Ft Wingspan. Twy R Clsd to Acr Ops-Ga Use Only.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Twy R1, R2 Clsd to Acft Gtr Than 49 Ft Wingspan.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Voluntary Noise Abatement Procs in Efct CTC Airport Manager 617-212-6592. Noise Sensitive Historic Area S of Arpt; for Rwy 23 Dep Cont Rwy Hdg to 1000 Ft AGL, Turning Crosswind Ovr Rte 2.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Clsd to Part 121 Acr Operations with Ovr 60 Seats Excp 24 Hr Prior Permission Required Call 781-869-8000.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Landing fee surcharge for each landing and/or departure during 2300-0700
Source:
AM
Airport Manager
Landing fee for commercial and transient aircraft
Source:
AM
Airport Manager
For additional information on Hanscom's Noise Abatement program, please call 781-869-8000
Source:
AM
Airport Manager
Noise Abatement
| Runway: | Applies to: | Approach/Departure: | Text: |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | All Aircraft | Both | Avoid operations between the hours of 11:00 PM and 7:00 am, whenever possible. A fee applies to all operations during this period |
| All | All Aircraft | Both | Touch-&-Go operations are not permitted between the hours of 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM |
| All | All Aircraft | Both | Touch-&-Go operations are not permitted at any time for aircraft exceeding 12,500 pounds |
| All | All Aircraft | Both | APU/GPU unit use should be restricted to the minimum time required prior to start, consistent with aircraft pre-flight, heating/cooling, and navigational equipment requirements. APU/GPU operation is limited to a maximum of 30 minutes |
Instrument Procedures
Data Cycle:
Operations & More Information
Lat/Long:
- 42.46994, -71.28900
- 42° 28′ 11.8″ N, 71° 17′ 20.4″ W
- 42° 28.197′ N, 71° 17.340′ W
ARTCC:
Boston (ZBW)
App/Depart Control Facility:
A90
Chart:
NACO: New York Sectional
FSS:
Bridgeport (BDR)
1-800-WX-BRIEF
1-800-WX-BRIEF
Wind Indicator:
Lighted
Mag Var:
16W (1995)
NOTAM Facility:
Seg Circle:
Yes
Beacon:
Present
Lighting:
Pilot Activated Lighting:
- low intensity: 3 clicks in 5 secs
- medium intensity: 5 clicks in 5 secs
- high intensity: 7 clicks in 5 secs
AM
Actvt MALSR Rwy 11 & 29; REIL Rwy 05 & 23; HIRL Rwy 11/29; MIRL Rwy 05/23; Twy Lgts - 118.5.
FAA
Pattern Altitude:
1000 Ft AGL Fixed Wing; 1500 Ft AGL Turbojet; 1800 Ft AGL Heavy Jet Acft.
FAA
Special Operations:
Communications Card
| Type: | Frequency / Phone: | Sector / Comments: | Call Sign: |
|---|---|---|---|
| Approach/Departure | 124.4 | Boston | |
| ASOS | 124.6T (781) 372-5512 | Hanscom | |
| ATIS | 124.6 | Hanscom | |
| Clearance Delivery | 121.85 | Hanscom | |
| CTAF | 118.5 | Hanscom | |
| DREEM STAR | 119.0 | Boston | |
| DREEM STAR | 124.4 | Boston | |
| Emergency | 121.5 | Hanscom | |
| GRAYM STAR | 119.0 | Boston | |
| GRAYM STAR | 124.4 | Boston | |
| Ground Control | 121.7 | Hanscom | |
| Tower | 118.5 | Hanscom | |
| UNICOM | 122.95 | Hanscom | |
| ZELKA STAR | 124.4 | Boston |
Navaids
Services
Fuel:
100LL Low-Lead, Jet A
AM
Engine Repair:
Major
AM
Airframe Repair:
Major
AM
Bottled Oxygen:
High/Low
AM
Bulk Oxygen:
High/Low
AM
Customs:
None
Transportation:
Courtesy Transportation, Limousine, Public Transportation
AM
Activities:
Airline Services, Intensive Flight Training
AM
Camping On Field:
None Reported
Aircraft & Activity
Webcams
METARs
TAFs
Contact Addresses
Airport Manager
Sharon M. Williams
Bedford, MA 01730
(617) 212-6592 (Office)
Owner
Mass Port Authority
E Boston, MA 02128
(617) 212-6592 (Office)
Airport Reviews
Overall:
4 ratings | 6 reviews
Runways and Taxiways:No ratings
Markings and Signage:No ratings
Ground Transportation:No ratings
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- 10/18/16MICHAEL S.Stopped at Hanscom to get my passbook stamped for the "Fly the Bay State Challenge." A few weeks later I got a bill in the mail for a "landing fee". The Fly the Bay State Challenge is designed to encourage pilots to fly to all of the participating a…
- 8/29/23Fees are outrageous!James K.Departed KBED on 7/10/23 early in the morning. Tower was closed, so I had to get clearance from Boston. I just got my bill for $93.05 for a night departure. They did NOTHING to justify a charge such as this! I will not be going back to this airpor…
- 10/21/19Great controllers, expensive servicesDavid L.KBED has terrific air traffic controllers. They easily sequence a high volume of jets together with a traffic pattern full of student pilots. They always do their best to help you out, and they do a damn fine job. Docking one star for the landing fe…
- 5/22/19Margery G.
- 8/28/17TODD S.Last week was doing a night cross-country while working on my Helicopter private rating, 2130 local time. Asked for an approach only at KBED. As I was turning based the tower told me that doing the approach even without a landing would get me assesse…
- 5/15/16ERIC B.GRRR: AOPA - the new Web site needs and Edit button. Anyway, my point is KBED is *not* a fourth-tier feeder airport (my rural comment mistyped!). For an airport less than 20 miles from a major city, KBED is really not that bad.
- 7/10/18ERIC H.After being based at Bedford for 4 years, updating my review downwards. The good: ATC is truly excellent. The tower handles a mix of touch-and-go student ops and G-IVs coming in IFR with ease. Snow removal is outstanding. I highly recommend East…