KBED — Laurence G Hanscom FLD
Bedford, MA · Elevation 132 ft · 42.4699, -71.2890
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Heading (magnetic, approx) | VGSI | Displaced threshold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 5,107 ft | 150 ft | Asphalt (good) | Medium intensity | 05 53° / 23 233° | 05 PAPI (4-light, left) / 23 PAPI (4-light, right) | — |
| 11/29 | 7,011 ft | 150 ft | Asphalt (good) | High intensity | 11 113° / 29 293° | 11 PAPI (4-light, left) / 29 PAPI (4-light, right) | — |
Frequencies
- CTAF
- 118.5 MHz
- UNICOM
- 122.95 MHz
- TWR
- 118.5 MHz — Hanscom Tower (0700-2300)
- TWR
- 257.2 MHz — Hanscom Tower (0700-2300)
- GND
- 121.7 MHz — Hanscom Ground
- CLD
- 121.85 MHz — Hanscom Clearance Delivery
- ATIS/ASOS
- 124.6 MHz
- APP/DEP
- 124.4 MHz — Boston Approach/Departure
- APP/DEP
- 279.6 MHz — Boston Approach/Departure
- COMD POST
- 362.95 MHz
- DREEM STAR/ZELKA STAR
- 124.4 MHz
- DREEM STAR/ZELKA STAR
- 279.6 MHz
- DREEM STAR
- 119 MHz
- DREEM STAR
- 327.1 MHz
- EMERG
- 121.5 MHz
- EMERG
- 243 MHz
Airport info
- Fuel available
- 100LL, Jet A
- Attendance
- ALL ALL
- Magnetic variation
- 16°W (1995)
- Flight service
- Bridgeport FSS (BDR) · 1-800-WX-BRIEF (1-800-992-7433)
- NOTAM file
- BED ↗
Remarks (8)
- CLSD TO PART 121 ACR OPS WITH OVR 60 SEATS EXCP 24 HR PPR CALL 781-869-8000.
- PPR FOR ALL ACFT CARRYING XPLOS CALL 617-212-6592.
- ACTVT MALSR RWY 11 & 29; REIL RWY 05 & 23; HIRL RWY 11/29; MIRL RWY 05/23; TWY LGTS - 118.5.
- SURCHARGE FOR EACH LDG & DEP 2300-0700. COML & TSNT LDG FEE.
- 1000 FT AGL FIXED WING; 1500 FT AGL TURBOJET; 1800 FT AGL HEAVY JET ACFT.
- NO PLAS/TGLS FOR ACFT 12500 LBS & OVR.
- NOISE ABATEMENT PROCS 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.
Quick facts
- What is the CTAF for KBED?
- The CTAF at KBED is 118.5 MHz.
- How long is the runway at KBED?
- KBED has 2 runways; the longest is 7,011 ft.
- Does KBED have fuel?
- Yes — KBED has 100LL, Jet A available, per FAA NASR data.
- Which Flight Service Station serves KBED?
- Bridgeport FSS (BDR) serves KBED. Call 1-800-WX-BRIEF (1-800-992-7433) for a briefing.
Weather
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Charts
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