Airports / Massachusetts / BED
Laurence G Hanscom Field.
Bedford, Massachusetts · 133 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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108 ratings
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Operators based
133
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
14 nm
To the nearest alternate
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Bedford, Massachusetts, Laurence G Hanscom Field (KBED / BED) operates as a mid-sized airport. The airport sits 133 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into BED for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Boston Logan International Airport (BOS, 14 nm), Lawrence Municipal Airport (LWM, 17 nm), and Norwood Memorial Airport (OWD, 18 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 7,011-foot paved runway, BED can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Planning a trip? The Boston, MA destination guide covers routes, aircraft options, and what to expect on the ground. In directories and search listings it also appears under Hanscom Air Force Base. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Bedford.
3 FBOs serve KBED. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Atlantic Aviation Bedford Concord
Your FBO? Claim it, freeJust 20 miles northwest of Boston, Laurence G. Hanscom Field (BED) in Bedford is the region’s largest general aviation airport. Whether you're visiting for business or something more relaxed, we look forward to recommending the best in food, accommodations, and fun. Let us show you what it means to receive the best in service with a personal touch.
- Hangar
- Mon-Sun: 0600-2200 On-call services with prior arrangements
- Unicom 131.40
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Car rental
- Hangar
- Ground handling
- De-icing
- Pilots lounge
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Jet Aviation Boston/Bedford
Your FBO? Claim it, freeA city that spans centuries. A region built on foundations of history; a rich cultural legacy of politics, sport, education, and entrepreneurship. Established in 2017, Jet Aviation Boston Bedford is your warm welcome to Boston and the Greater Massachusetts area. Our first LEED-certified FBO is just 20 miles from Boston city center.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- Mon-Sun: 24/7
- Unicom 131.525
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- Hotel help
- Hangar
- +11 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Signature Flight Support Bedford
Your FBO? Claim it, freeLocated 20 miles northwest of Boston, the L. G. Hanscom Field is a first-class general aviation facility bounded by the towns of Lincoln, Concord, Bedford and Lexington. Many historic sites are nearby, including Minutemen National Park and the North Bridge where the first shot of the Revolutionary War was fired.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- 0600L - 2300L Call out available on request.
- Unicom 130.80
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Vending
- Car rental
- Taxi
- +23 more
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Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
Field capability
ICAO
KBED
IATA
BED
FAA / Local
BED
Elevation
133 ft
Coordinates
42.4700° N · 71.2890° W
Airspace
D · DeltaClass D, DeltaA control tower runs the immediate airspace. Pilots establish two-way radio contact before entering, typical for busy business-aviation fields.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs MA fields
state range 9–1,188 ft
At 133 ft, BED sits higher than 50% of the 22 Massachusetts fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 7,011 ft
- 11/297,011 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 05/235,107 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 7,011 ft
BED's 7,011 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 14nmBOSBoston Logan International AirportBoston
- 17nmLWMLawrence Municipal AirportLawrence
- 18nmOWDNorwood Memorial AirportNorwood
- 18nmBVYBeverly Regional AirportBeverly / Danvers
- 29nmMHTManchester-Boston Regional AirportManchester
- 29nmORHWorcester Regional AirportWorcester
Destinations served
Location
Open the full mapKBED · Laurence G Hanscom Field · Bedford, MA
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from BED on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| New York (TEB) | 158 nm | 46m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 351 nm | 1h 13m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 738 nm | 2h 7m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 808 nm | 2h 17m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 1,042 nm | 2h 49m |
| Miami (MIA) | 1,095 nm | 2h 57m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 1,338 nm | 3h 31m |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,388 nm | 3h 38m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use BED?
- Laurence G Hanscom Field's longest paved runway is 7,011 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at BED?
- Laurence G Hanscom Field has 2 runways; the longest measures 7,011 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Laurence G Hanscom Field?
- 3 FBOs serve BED: Atlantic Aviation Bedford Concord, Jet Aviation Boston/Bedford and Signature Flight Support Bedford. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to BED?
- The closest alternate is Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), about 14 nm away, followed by Lawrence Municipal Airport (LWM) at 17 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from BED to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Washington DC about 1h 13m (351 nm), Chicago about 2h 7m (738 nm), Nashville about 2h 17m (808 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.