Laurence G Hanscom Field (KBED)
Airport Information
Laurence G Hanscom Field Pilot Reviews:
Rowan, 4.
July 7, 2026Customs charges $112 for smaller piston aircraft, with another $323 added for arrivals at night or on weekends
Ben P.
June 15, 2026Airport landing charges, effective 7/1/26: aircraft up to 3,000 lbs. - $13.03; 3,001–10,000 lbs. - $19.55; 10,000 lbs. and above - $3.72 per 1,000 lbs. Night fees are additional: up to 12,500 lbs. - $84.00; over 12,500 lbs. - $596.00.
Dowse R.
April 14, 2026AVOID KBED, Besides the FBO charges, piston singles also get hit with a 12.41 Vector fee on every departure!
FBOs & Fuel
Nearby Airports
| ID | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 6B6 | Minute Man Air Fld | 11.2nm W |
| KBOS | General Edward Lawrence Logan International | 16.2nm SE |
| KLWM | Lawrence Municipal | 19.2nm NE |
| KOWD | Norwood Memorial | 20.3nm S |
| KBVY | Beverly Regional | 20.7nm NE |
| KFIT | Fitchburg Municipal | 24.5nm W |
| KASH | Boire Field | 24.5nm NW |
| 3B3 | Sterling | 25.5nm W |
| 1B6 | Hopedale Industrial Park | 27.2nm SW |
| KMHT | Manchester Boston Regional | 32.3nm N |
Remarks
(a23) runway 29 right traffic aircraft ovr 12500 lbs.
Af: comd post dsn 845-6960/6961, c781-225-6960/6961.
Af: ppr all mil aircraft, pax mnfst req all inbd pax, contact base operations dsn 845-5589/5592, c781-225-5589/5592.
APT Lighting Schedule: Actvt malsr runway 11 & 29; reil runway 05 & 23; hirl runway 11/29; mirl runway 05/23; taxiway lights - 118.5.
Apu-gpu operations ltd to max of 30 mins.
ARFF Certification: Closed to part 121 acr operations with ovr 60 seats excp 24 hr ppr call 781-869-8000.
Be alert for sml aircraft parked on ramps.
Birds & wildlife on & in vicinity of airport.
Designated Customs Landing: Us customs user fee airport.
Landing Fee: Surcharge for each ldg & dep 2300-0700. commercial & tsnt ldg fee.