KBED -- Laurence G Hanscom Field
Bedford, MA, US
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Airport Communications
| ATIS: | 124.6 |
|---|---|
| ASOS: | 124.6, 781-372-5512 |
| BED ASOS: | 124.6 |
| HANSCOM TOWER: | 118.5 (257.2) |
| HANSCOM GROUND: | 121.7 |
| BOSTON APPROACH: | 124.4 (279.6) |
| CLEARANCE DELIVERY: | 121.85 |
| EMERG: | 121.5 (243.0) |
| CTAF: | 118.5 |
| UNICOM: | 122.95 |
| COMD POST: | (362.95) |
| DREEM STAR: | 124.4, 119.0 (279.6, 327.1) |
| ZELKA STAR: | 124.4 (279.6) |
| ASOS at BOS (14.0 SE): | 135.0, 339-746-6855 |
| ASOS at LWM (16.3 NE): | 978-687-8017 |
| ASOS at OWD (17.5 S): | 119.95, 781-762-4314 |
| ASOS at BVY (17.9 NE): | 119.2, 978-921-5042 |
| AWOS-3PT at ASH (21.2 NW): | 125.1, 603-578-0473 |
- SAID in use. Operate transponders with altitude reporting mode and ADS-B (if equipped) enabled on all airport surfaces.
Runways
Runway 11/29
| Dimensions | 7011 x 150 feet / 2137 x 46 meters | |
|---|---|---|
| Surface | Asphalt / Grooved / in Good Condition | |
| Weight Limits |
S-120, D-250, ST-389, DT-916
PCR VALUE: 950/F/D/W/T
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| Edge Lighting | High Intensity | |
| Runway 11 | Runway 29 | |
| Coordinates | N42°28.31' / W71°18.02' | N42°28.17' / W71°16.47' |
| Elevation | 132 | 123 |
| Traffic Pattern | Left | Left |
| Runway Heading | 97° True | 277° True |
| Declared Distances | TORA:7011 TODA:7011 ASDA:7011 LDA:7011 | TORA:7011 TODA:7011 ASDA:7011 LDA:7011 |
| Markings | Precision Instrument in good condition | Precision Instrument in good condition |
| Glide Slope Indicator | P4L (3° Glide Path Angle) | P4R (3° Glide Path Angle) |
| RVR Equipment | Touchdown | Rollout |
| Approach Lights | MALSR 1,400 Foot Medium-intensity Approach Lighting System with runway alignment indicator lights | MALSR 1,400 Foot Medium-intensity Approach Lighting System with runway alignment indicator lights |
| REIL | No | No |
Runway 05/23
| Dimensions | 5107 x 150 feet / 1557 x 46 meters | |
|---|---|---|
| Surface | Asphalt / Grooved / in Good Condition | |
| Weight Limits |
S-120, D-248, ST-323, DT-823
PCR VALUE: 770/F/D/W/T
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| Edge Lighting | Medium Intensity | |
| Runway 05 | Runway 23 | |
| Coordinates | N42°27.81' / W71°17.81' | N42°28.48' / W71°17.13' |
| Elevation | 128 | 127.8 |
| Traffic Pattern | Left | Left |
| Runway Heading | 37° True | 217° True |
| Declared Distances | TORA:5107 TODA:5107 ASDA:5107 LDA:5107 | TORA:5107 TODA:5107 ASDA:5107 LDA:5107 |
| Markings | Non-Precision Instrument in good condition | Non-Precision Instrument in good condition |
| Glide Slope Indicator | P4L (3.5° Glide Path Angle) | P4R (3.2° Glide Path Angle) |
| Approach Lights | ||
| REIL | Yes | Yes |
Facility Information
Location
| Coordinates | N42°28.20' / W71°17.34' |
|---|---|
| Location | Located 0 miles NE of Bedford, MA. on 1125 acres of land. |
| Elevation | 132 feet MSL |
| Magnetic Variation | 16° W |
Operations
| Airport Use | Open to the public |
|---|---|
| Activation Date | April 1943 |
| Status | Operational |
| Control Tower | Yes |
| Seg-Circle | Yes |
| Beacon | White-Green — (Lighted Land Airport) |
| Wind Indicator | Yes, Lighted |
| Lighting Schedule | SEE RMK |
| A.R.T.C.C. | BOSTON |
|---|---|
| F.S.S. | BRIDGEPORT |
| NOTAMs Facility | BED (NOTAM-D available) |
| Sectional Chart | NEW YORK |
| ARFF Cert | I B S 09/1999 — Closed to part 121 air carrier operations with over 60 seats except 24 hour prior permission required call 781-869-8000. |
| Airspace Analysis | NOT ANALYZED |
| Attendance | ALL/ALL/ALL |
| Airspace | CLASS D SVC 0700-2300; OTHER TIMES CLASS G |
Ownership
| Ownership | Publicly owned |
|---|---|
| Owner |
MASS PORT AUTHORITY
ONE HARBORSIDE DR
E BOSTON, MA 02128
617-212-6592
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| Manager |
CHRISTOPHER J. WILLENBORG
MASSPORT
200 HANSCOM DR
BEDFORD, MA 01730
617-212-6592
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Services Available
| Fuel | 100LL (blue), Jet-A |
|---|---|
| Transient Storage | Tiedowns, Hangar |
| Airframe Repair | MAJOR |
| Engine Repair | MAJOR |
| Bottled Oxygen | HIGH/LOW |
| Bulk Oxygen | HIGH/LOW |
| Other Services | AIR FREIGHT SERVICES, AIR AMBULANCE SERVICES, AVIONICS, CHARTER SERVICE, PILOT INSTRUCTION, AIRCRAFT RENTAL, AIRCRAFT SALES |
Remarks
- Prior permission required for all aircraft carrying xplos call 617-212-6592.
- No plas/Tgls for aircraft 12500 lbs & over.
- Noise abatement procs in efct - hels operg WI cntld ASP are rqrd to mntn hist psbl altitude.
- Support: operate 1200-0400Z++ MON-FRI, 1300-1900Z++ SAT & SUN, closed HOL. Contact base operations prior to 1700Z++ FRI for OT support.
- Birds & wildlife on & in the vicinity of airport.
- Be alert for SML aircraft parked on ramps.
- (A23) runway 29 right traffic aircraft over 12500 lbs.
- Taxiway C, F, J, N, R, S, T, taxiway M south of taxiway E & taxiway G between runway 11/29 & runway 05/23 closed to aircraft GTR than 118 ft wingspan. Taxiway R closed to air carrier OPS-GA use only.
- No plas/Tgls for aircraft under 12500 lbs between 2300-0700.
- SVC-TRAN alert: operate 1200-0400Z++ WKD; 1400-2200Z++ SUN; Prior permission required OT and HOL DSN 845-5589/5592. DE-ICING available FR vendor.
- AF: prior permission required all military aircraft, passengers mnfst require all inbd passengers, contact base operations DSN 845-5589/5592, C781-225-5589/5592.
- AF: comd post DSN 845-6960/6961, C781-225-6960/6961.
- Voluntary noise abatement procs in efct contact airport manager 617-212-6592. Noise sensitive historic area S of airport; For runway 23 departure cont runway heading to 1000 ft AGL, turning crosswind over RTE 2.
- Service: military aircraft must arng for prkg on east ramp with tran alert or vendor.
- Taxiway R1, R2 closed to aircraft GTR than 49 ft wingspan.
- APU-GPU operations LTD to maximum of 30 minutes.
- Activate MALSR runway 11 & 29; REIL runway 05 & 23; HIRL runway 11/29; MIRL runway 05/23; Taxiway lights - 118.5.
- Surcharge for each landing & departure 2300-0700. Coml & tsnt landing fee.
- 1000 ft AGL fixed wing; 1500 ft AGL turbojet; 1800 ft AGL heavy jet aircraft.
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