Hanscom Field.
Private aviation guide to Hanscom Field: runway, opening hours, private terminals, routes and flight times.
- ICAO
- KBED
- IATA
- BED
- Serves
- Boston
- Private terminal
- Yes
Flying private from BED.
Hanscom Field (KBED) is one of the main private aviation airports serving Boston.
Hanscom is New England's largest general aviation airport and its traffic is mainly business jets, so private flights avoid the airline traffic at Boston Logan.
Landings and departures between 23:00 and 07:00, when the tower is closed, carry a surcharge, which is worth allowing for on very late or early flights.
Other options in Boston include Logan International (BOS). Flights are operated by FAA Part 135 operators.
Hanscom Field at a glance.
| KBED | |
|---|---|
| Longest runway | 11/29, 7,011 ft (2,137 m) |
| Opening hours | Open 24 hours; control tower 07:00 to 23:00 (local) |
| Customs and immigration | U.S. Customs user fee airport |
| Distance | About 23 km (14 miles) northwest of Boston, in Bedford |
| Private terminals | Jet Aviation, Atlantic Aviation and Signature Aviation |
| Rules for private jets | Landing and departure surcharges 23:00 to 07:00; voluntary noise abatement procedures; scheduled airline flights limited to aircraft of up to 60 seats |
Sources: AC-U-KWIK airport record, KBED; AirNav, FAA airport data and remarks, KBED; Hanscom Field, Wikipedia (Massport operator, distance, role). Hours and rules change; your operator confirms them for the date you fly.
From BED by private jet.
- Distance
- 158 nm
- Flight time
- 0h 41m
- One way
- from $8.3k
- Distance
- 536 nm
- Flight time
- 1h 35m
- One way
- from $8.7k
- Distance
- 550 nm
- Flight time
- 1h 37m
- One way
- from $8.9k
- Distance
- 690 nm
- Flight time
- 1h 57m
- One way
- from $10.7k
- Distance
- 709 nm
- Flight time
- 1h 59m
- One way
- from $10.9k
- Distance
- 737 nm
- Flight time
- 2h 03m
- One way
- from $11.3k
Other Boston airports.
Questions, answered
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Ask a specialistWhat are the opening hours of Hanscom Field?+
Open 24 hours; control tower 07:00 to 23:00 (local).
How long is the runway at Hanscom Field?+
The longest runway is 11/29, 7,011 ft (2,137 m).
Are there special rules for private jets at Hanscom Field?+
Landing and departure surcharges 23:00 to 07:00; voluntary noise abatement procedures; scheduled airline flights limited to aircraft of up to 60 seats.
Does Hanscom Field have a private jet terminal?+
Yes. Private passengers use a dedicated terminal.
How early should I arrive at BED?+
About 30 minutes before departure for domestic trips, an hour for international.
Can I fly a private jet from BED today?+
Often yes, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
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