Laurence G Hanscom Field — Bedford, United States
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Distance & flight time from BED
Laurence G Hanscom Field
Just outside Boston, Laurence G Hanscom Field, coded BED, absorbs general aviation traffic for the town of Bedford, Massachusetts, in the United States. Elevation is 133 feet, with two runways supporting corporate flights rather than scheduled commercial passenger service. BED functions as a reliever airport for the busier Logan International Airport, taking on private and business aircraft traffic that would otherwise add congestion to Boston's main commercial hub. Its two-runway setup supports flight training and charter operations across the greater Boston area, and the field remains a common entry point for executive travel into the region.
Runways at Laurence G Hanscom Field (BED)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 5107 ft (1557 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | ASP |
| 11/29 | 7011 ft (2137 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Laurence G Hanscom Field (BED)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | BOSTON APP/DEP | 124.4 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 124.6 MHz |
| CLD | CLNC DEL | 121.85 MHz |
| CTAF | CTAF | 118.5 MHz |
| GND | HANSCOM GND | 121.7 MHz |
| MISC | HANSCOM COMD POST | 39.71 MHz |
| TWR | HANSCOM TWR | 118.5 MHz |
| UNIC | UNICOM | 122.95 MHz |
Airports near Laurence G Hanscom Field (BED)
- Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) — 26.0 km (16.2 mi)
- Lawrence Municipal Airport (LWM) — 30.6 km (19.0 mi)
- Norwood Memorial Airport (OWD) — 32.5 km (20.2 mi)
- Beverly Regional Airport (BVY) — 33.1 km (20.6 mi)
- Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT) — 52.8 km (32.8 mi)
- Worcester Regional Airport (ORH) — 53.2 km (33.1 mi)
- Portsmouth International Airport at Pease (PSM) — 77.5 km (48.2 mi)
- Concord Municipal Airport (CON) — 83.3 km (51.8 mi)
Corporate flight departments search BED when routing executive travel through Laurence G Hanscom Field instead of the busier Logan Airport downtown. Others research Bedford's role as a general aviation reliever field while studying Boston-area airspace.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Laurence G Hanscom Field?
The IATA code for Laurence G Hanscom Field is BED.
What is the ICAO code for Laurence G Hanscom Field?
The ICAO code for Laurence G Hanscom Field is KBED. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.