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KBED Laurence G Hanscom Field Airport
Bedford, Massachusetts, USA

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FAA INFORMATION EFFECTIVE 22 FEBRUARY 2024

Location

FAA Identifier: BED
Lat/Long: 42-28-11.8000N 071-17-20.4000W
42-28.196667N 071-17.340000W
42.4699444,-71.2890000
(estimated)
Elevation: 132 ft. / 40.2 m (surveyed)
Variation: 16W (1995)
Time zone: UTC -5 (UTC -4 during Daylight Saving Time)
Zip code: 01730

Airport Operations

Airport use: Open to the public
Activation date: 04/1943
Control tower: yes
ARTCC: BOSTON CENTER
FSS: BRIDGEPORT FLIGHT SERVICE STATION
NOTAMs facility: BED (NOTAM-D service available)
Attendance: CONTINUOUS
Pattern altitude: 1000 FT AGL FIXED WING; 1500 FT AGL TURBOJET; 1800 FT AGL HEAVY JET ACFT.
Wind indicator: lighted
Segmented circle: yes
Lights: ACTVT MALSR RWY 11 & 29; REIL RWY 05 & 23; HIRL RWY 11/29; MIRL RWY 05/23; TWY LGTS - 118.5.
Beacon: white-green (lighted land airport)
Operates sunset to sunrise.
Landing fee: yes, SURCHARGE FOR EACH LDG & DEP 2300-0700. COML & TSNT LDG FEE.
Fire and rescue: ARFF index B
Airline operations: CLSD TO PART 121 ACR OPS WITH OVER 60 SEATS EXCP 24 HR PPR CALL 781-869-8000.
International operations: US CUSTOMS USER FEE ARPT.

Airport Communications

CTAF: 118.5
UNICOM: 122.95
ATIS: 124.6
WX ASOS: 124.6 (781-372-5512)
HANSCOM GROUND: 121.7 [0700-2300]
HANSCOM TOWER: 118.5 257.2 [0700-2300]
BOSTON APPROACH: 124.4
BOSTON DEPARTURE: 124.4
CLEARANCE DELIVERY: 121.85
COMD POST: 362.95
DREEM STAR: 119.0 124.4
EMERG: 121.5 243.0
GRAYM STAR: 119.0 124.4
ZELKA STAR: 124.4
WX ASOS at BOS (14 nm SE): 135.0 (617-567-5762)
WX ASOS at LWM (17 nm NE): PHONE 978-687-8017
WX ASOS at OWD (18 nm S): 119.95 (781-762-4314)
WX ASOS at BVY (18 nm NE): 119.2 (978-921-5042)

Nearby radio navigation aids

VOR radial/distance  VOR name  Freq  Var
BOSr313/14.9BOSTON VOR/DME112.7016W
MHTr187/24.2MANCHESTER VOR/DME114.4015W
GDMr112/34.3GARDNER VOR/DME116.9514W
PUTr053/39.5PUTNAM VOR/DME117.4014W

Airport Services

Fuel available: 100LL JET-A
Parking: hangars and tiedowns
Airframe service: MAJOR
Powerplant service: MAJOR
Bottled oxygen: HIGH/LOW
Bulk oxygen: HIGH/LOW

Runway Information

Runway 11/29

Dimensions: 7011 x 150 ft. / 2137 x 46 m
Surface: asphalt/grooved, in good condition
Weight bearing capacity: 
PCN 82 /F/C/W/T
Single wheel: 120.0
Double wheel: 250.0
Double tandem: 455.0
Runway edge lights: high intensity
RUNWAY 11  RUNWAY 29
Latitude: 42-28.309423N42-28.166158N
Longitude: 071-18.020578W071-16.473593W
Elevation: 132.0 ft.123.0 ft.
Traffic pattern: leftleft
Runway heading: 113 magnetic, 097 true293 magnetic, 277 true
Declared distances: TORA:7011 TODA:7011 ASDA:7011 LDA:7011TORA:7011 TODA:7011 ASDA:7011 LDA:7011
Markings: precision, in good conditionprecision, in good condition
Visual slope indicator: 4-light PAPI on left (3.00 degrees glide path)4-light PAPI on right (3.00 degrees glide path)
RVR equipment: touchdownrollout
Approach lights: MALSR: 1,400 foot medium intensity approach lighting system with runway alignment indicator lightsMALSR: 1,400 foot medium intensity approach lighting system with runway alignment indicator lights
Runway end identifier lights: nono
Touchdown point: yes, no lightsyes, no lights
Instrument approach: ILS/DMEILS/DME
Obstructions: 120 ft. hill, lighted, 1050 ft. from runway, 734 ft. right of centerline, 34:1 slope to clearnone

Runway 5/23

Dimensions: 5107 x 150 ft. / 1557 x 46 m
Surface: asphalt/grooved, in good condition
Weight bearing capacity: 
PCN 79 /F/C/W/T
Single wheel: 120.0
Double wheel: 250.0
Double tandem: 436.0
Runway edge lights: medium intensity
RUNWAY 5  RUNWAY 23
Latitude: 42-27.806147N42-28.476517N
Longitude: 071-17.812088W071-17.126562W
Elevation: 128.0 ft.127.8 ft.
Traffic pattern: leftleft
Runway heading: 053 magnetic, 037 true233 magnetic, 217 true
Declared distances: TORA:5107 TODA:5107 ASDA:5107 LDA:5107TORA:5107 TODA:5107 ASDA:5107 LDA:5107
Markings: nonprecision, in good conditionnonprecision, in good condition
Visual slope indicator: 4-light PAPI on left (3.50 degrees glide path)4-light PAPI on right (3.20 degrees glide path)
Runway end identifier lights: yesyes
Touchdown point: yes, no lightsyes, no lights

Airport Ownership and Management from official FAA records

Ownership: Publicly-owned
Owner: MASS PORT AUTHORITY
ONE HARBORSIDE DR
E BOSTON, MA 02128
Phone 617-212-6592
Manager: SHARON M. WILLIAMS
MASSPORT, 200 HANSCOM DR
BEDFORD, MA 01730
Phone 617-212-6592

Airport Operational Statistics

Aircraft based on the field: 222
Single engine airplanes: 121
Multi engine airplanes: 22
Jet airplanes: 68
Helicopters: 11
    
Aircraft operations: avg 271/day *
45% transient general aviation
31% local general aviation
24% air taxi
<1% commercial
<1% military
* for 12-month period ending 31 August 2023

Additional Remarks

A23 RWY 29 RIGHT TFC ACFT OVR 12500 LBS.
PPR FOR ALL ACFT CARRYING EXPLOSIVES CALL 617-212-6592.
TWY C, F, J, N, R, S, T, TWY M SOUTH OF TWY E & TWY G BTN RWY 11/29 & RWY 05/23 CLSD TO ACFT GTR THAN 118 FT WINGSPAN. TWY R CLSD TO ACR OPS-GA USE ONLY.
NO PLAS/TGLS FOR ACFT UNDER 12500 LBS BTN 2300-0700.
SVC-TRAN ALERT: OPR 1200-0400Z++ WKD; 1400-2200Z++ SUN; PPR OT AND HOL DSN 845-5589/5592. DE-ICING AVBL FR VENDOR.
AF: PPR ALL MIL ACFT, PAX MNFST REQ ALL INBD PAX, CTC BASE OPS DSN 845-5589/5592, C781-225-5589/5592.
AF: COMD POST DSN 845-6960/6961, C781-225-6960/6961.
NO PLAS/TGLS FOR ACFT 12500 LBS & OVER.
VOLUNTARY NOISE ABATEMENT PROCS IN EFCT CTC AMGR 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.
PPR FOR MAINT ENG RUN - CTC AMGR.
SERVICE: MIL ACFT MUST ARNG FOR PRKG ON EAST RAMP WITH TRAN ALERT OR VENDOR.
TWY R1, R2 CLSD TO ACFT GTR THAN 49 FT WINGSPAN.
NOISE RULES IN EFCT - HELS OPERG WI CNTLD ASP ARE RQRD TO MNTN HIST PSBL ALT.
SUPPORT: OPR 1200-0400Z++ MON-FRI, 1300-1900Z++ SAT & SUN, CLSD HOL. CTC BASE OPS PRIOR TO 1700Z++ FRI FOR OT SUPPORT.
BIRDS & WILDLIFE ON & INVOF ARPT.
BE ALERT FOR SML ACFT PARKED ON RAMPS.

Instrument Procedures

NOTE: All procedures below are presented as PDF files. If you need a reader for these files, you should download the free Adobe Reader.

NOT FOR NAVIGATION. Please procure official charts for flight.
FAA instrument procedures published for use from 22 February 2024 at 0901Z to 21 March 2024 at 0900z.

 
STARs - Standard Terminal Arrivals
DREEM TWO (RNAV)   download (218KB)
GRAYM SIX   download (217KB)
ZELKA TWO (RNAV)   download (146KB)
 
IAPs - Instrument Approach Procedures
ILS OR LOC RWY 11   download (299KB)
ILS OR LOC RWY 29   download (249KB)
RNAV (RNP) Y RWY 11   download (250KB)
RNAV (RNP) Y RWY 29   download (219KB)
RNAV (GPS) RWY 23   download (247KB)
RNAV (GPS) Z RWY 11   download (258KB)
RNAV (GPS) Z RWY 29   download (274KB)
NOTE: Special Alternate Minimums apply   download (138KB)
 
Departure Procedures
HANSCOM FIVE   2 pages: [1] [2] (340KB)
NOTE: Special Take-Off Minimums/Departure Procedures apply   download (510KB)

Other nearby airports with instrument procedures:

6B6 - Minute Man Air Field (10 nm W)
KBOS - General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (14 nm SE)
KLWM - Lawrence Municipal Airport (17 nm NE)
KOWD - Norwood Memorial Airport (18 nm S)
KBVY - Beverly Regional Airport (18 nm NE)
 
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Sunrise and sunset
Times for 19-Mar-2024
 Local
(UTC-4)
 Zulu
(UTC)
Morning civil twilight06:2110:21
Sunrise06:5010:50
Sunset18:5622:56
Evening civil twilight19:2423:24

Current date and time
Zulu (UTC)  19-Mar-2024 08:22:27
Local (UTC-4)  19-Mar-2024 04:22:27
 
METAR
KBED 190751Z AUTO 25005KT 10SM OVC095 01/M04 A2958 RMK AO2 SLP029 T00061044
KBOS 
14nm SE 
190754Z 28014G20KT 10SM BKN095 02/M02 A2958 RMK AO2 SLP016 T00221022
KBVY 
18nm NE 
190753Z AUTO 28007KT 10SM BKN085 BKN110 00/M05 A2957 RMK AO2 SLP008 T00001050
KOWD 
18nm S 
190753Z AUTO 28007KT 10SM CLR 02/M05 A2959 RMK AO2 SLP020 T00221050
TAF
KBED 190526Z 1906/2006 27007KT P6SM SKC FM191400 29013G22KT P6SM SKC FM192200 28009KT P6SM SCT050 FM200100 24005KT P6SM BKN050
KBOS 
14nm SE 
190524Z 1906/2012 27011G20KT P6SM FEW080 FM192000 28012KT P6SM SCT050 FM200000 25008KT P6SM BKN050 FM200600 21008KT P6SM BKN250
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FBO, Fuel Providers, and Aircraft Ground Support

  
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Jet Aviation Bedford
Air Elite
ASRI 131.525
781-274-0030
toll-free 800-538-0233
[web site]
[email]
When planning your next trip to Boston or its surrounding areas, discover our new FBO, located conveniently at Hansom Field. Our recently upgraded facilities feature relaxing lounges, extensive passenger and crew amenities, and courtesy transportation. In addition, we offer you the luxury of driving directly to your aircraft. To ensure that your trip goes smoothly, you'll receive personalized service from beginning to end.
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Phillips 66
100LL Jet A
FS $10.53 $9.82 
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Atlantic Aviation ASRI 131.40
978-341-8400
[web site]
[email]
Atlantic Aviation is your premier aviation service provider with more than 100 locations in North America, including Hawaii and the Caribbean. We provide standard ground services you'd expect, with a detailed focus on ensuring an unforgettable customer experience.
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independent
100LL Jet A
FS $9.00 $9.83 
 Updated 18-Mar-2024
 
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Signature Aviation 781-274-0010
[web site]
[email]
Aviation fuel, Aircraft ground handling, Oxygen service, Aircraft parking (ramp or tiedown), Hangars, Hangar leasing / sales, GPU / Power cart, ...

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independent
100LL Jet A
FS $9.56 $9.77 
 Updated 15-Mar-2024
 
   5 read write
Alternatives at nearby airports
IMPORTANT: Note that the FBOs below are NOT at KBED but at other nearby airports. Do not expect services from these FBOs to be available at KBED.
Located at KBVY
FlightLevel Aviation
ASRI 129.725
978-774-2070
toll-free 800-541-1745
[web site]
[email]
At KBVY (Beverly Regional Airport), 18 miles ENE

Avoid the congestion of Bedford. Beverly Regional Airport is 21 miles (20 minutes) northeast of Boston.
We understand the importance of comfort (you'll love the recliners in front of our 70" screen TV in our pilot lounge), aesthetics (recently renovated facility and professionally appointed lobby), and accommodating sensitive guests.
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Located at KBVY
Titan
100LL Jet A
FS $7.35 $6.92 
SS $7.10 --- 
GUARANTEED
 
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SS=Self service
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