Laurence G Hanscom Field (KBED), Massachusetts
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Laurence G Hanscom Field (KBED) sits roughly 10.67 nautical miles from metropolitan Boston and functions as a primary business aviation gateway for the region. The towered airport handles both civilian and military traffic, with onsite customs and USDA compliance clearance supporting international arrivals. Two paved runways, including a 7,011-foot primary strip, along with both 100LL and Jet A fuel availability, position KBED to support a wide range of business aircraft operating in and out of the Boston area.
Runways
Laurence G Hanscom Field has two paved runways. The longest, 11/29, is 7,011 ft long and 150 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Laurence G Hanscom Field has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available 24 hours a day, every day, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Laurence G Hanscom Field has US Customs and Border Protection clearance available onsite, with general clearance for international arrivals. A USDA compliance agreement is in place.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Laurence G Hanscom Field recorded 44,728 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in May, September, October and November.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month November, 4,443 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Laurence G Hanscom Field averages 6.9 days above 90°F in July and 28.3 freeze days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85.1°F, and January the coldest, at 36.8°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Laurence G Hanscom Field has published operating constraints in seven categories: access, weight restrictions, runway notes, noise procedures, environmental, pavement strength and other notes.
Prior permission is required for all aircraft carrying explosives.
Taxiways C, F, J, N, R, S, T, the portion of Taxiway M south of Taxiway E, and Taxiway G between Runway 11/29 and Runway 05/23 are closed to aircraft with a wingspan greater than 118 feet. Taxiway R is closed to air carrier operations; general aviation use only.
Service and transient alert operates 1200-0400Z++ on weekdays and 1400-2200Z++ on Sunday. Prior permission is required for after-hours and holiday support. De-icing is available from a vendor.
Air Force: prior permission is required for all military aircraft. A passenger manifest is required for all inbound passengers. Contact Base Operations.
Taxiways R1 and R2 are closed to aircraft with a wingspan greater than 49 feet.
No pilot-activated lighting or touch-and-go landings for aircraft 12,500 pounds and over.
(A23) Runway 29 has right traffic for aircraft over 12,500 pounds.
No pilot-activated lighting or touch-and-go landings for aircraft under 12,500 pounds between 2300 and 0700.
Activate MALSR for Runway 11 and 29, REIL for Runway 05 and 23, HIRL for Runway 11/29, and MIRL for Runway 05/23. Taxiway lights are on frequency 118.5.
Noise abatement procedures are in effect. Helicopters operating within the controlled airspace are required to maintain the highest historically possible altitude.
Voluntary noise abatement procedures are in effect; contact the airport manager. A noise-sensitive historic area lies south of the airport. For Runway 23 departures, continue on runway heading to 1,000 feet AGL before turning crosswind over Route 2.
Birds and wildlife are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
PCR VALUE: 770/F/D/W/T
PCR VALUE: 950/F/D/W/T
Support operates 1200-0400Z++ Monday through Friday and 1300-1900Z++ Saturday and Sunday, closed on holidays. Contact Base Operations prior to 1700Z++ Friday for after-hours support.
Be alert for small aircraft parked on ramps.
Air Force: contact the Command Post.
Military aircraft must arrange parking on the east ramp through transient alert or a vendor.
APU and GPU operations are limited to a maximum of 30 minutes.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Laurence G Hanscom Field has five airfields within 22 NM. The closest is General Edward Lawrence Logan International (KBOS), 14.08 NM southeast.
Part of the Boston area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KBED
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$2,400.00 catering order at KBED.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the runway length available at KBED?
Laurence G Hanscom Field offers two paved asphalt runways for business aviation operations. Runway 11/29 is the primary runway at 7,011 feet long and 150 feet wide. Runway 05/23 provides a secondary option at 5,107 feet long, also 150 feet wide. Both runways support the majority of business jet traffic operating at KBED. The longer runway accommodates larger aircraft types typical of the field's business aviation mix.
Are there customs services available at KBED?
Yes, KBED has onsite CBP inspection services along with a USDA compliance agreement. This allows international arrivals to clear customs directly at Laurence G Hanscom Field rather than diverting to another airport. The onsite arrangement supports the field's high volume of business aviation traffic, which reached 44,728 operations in 2025 according to FAA TFMSC data. Operators planning international flights should still confirm current procedural requirements before arrival, since agricultural compliance rules apply alongside standard customs inspection.
Does KBED have any wingspan restrictions on taxiways?
Yes, Laurence G Hanscom Field restricts several taxiways based on aircraft wingspan. Taxiways C, F, J, N, R, S, T, the portion of Taxiway M south of Taxiway E, and Taxiway G between Runway 11/29 and Runway 05/23 are closed to aircraft with a wingspan greater than 118 feet. Taxiway R is limited to general aviation use and closed to air carrier operations. Taxiways R1 and R2 carry a tighter restriction, closed to aircraft with a wingspan greater than 49 feet. Dispatchers should verify aircraft dimensions against these limits before planning ground routing.
What noise abatement procedures apply at KBED?
Laurence G Hanscom Field has both mandatory and voluntary noise abatement procedures in effect. Helicopters operating within the controlled airspace are required to maintain the highest possible altitude historically used. A voluntary program also applies near a noise-sensitive historic area south of the airport, coordinated through the airport manager. For Runway 23 departures, aircraft are asked to continue on runway heading to 1,000 feet AGL before turning crosswind over Route 2. These procedures reflect the field's location near residential and historic areas surrounding KBED.
What is the business aviation traffic volume at KBED?
Laurence G Hanscom Field recorded 44,728 business aviation operations in 2025 out of 51,533 total operations, according to FAA TFMSC data. Monthly volumes ranged from about 2,947 operations in February to 4,443 in November. Traffic builds gradually through spring, dips slightly in summer, and peaks in the fall months of September through November. This pattern places KBED among the busier business aviation fields tracked by Skystar, with an ops tier of 1. The airport's proximity to Boston, roughly 10.67 nautical miles from the metro area, supports this consistent volume.