United States · Business aviation airport

Laurence G Hanscom Field (KBED).

Empty legs from Boston

Laurence G Hanscom Field (KBED / BED) is an airport with a dedicated business aviation terminal serving Boston, United States, at 133 ft elevation with a longest runway of 2,137 m (7,011 ft). The city centre is 23 km away in a straight line. 1 alternative airport lies within 100 km.

Key facts
ICAO / IATAKBED / BED
LocationBedford, United States (42.4700, -71.2890)
Elevation133 ft (41 m)
Longest runway11/29: 2,137 m / 7,011 ft, ASP
Time zoneAmerica/New_York
Scheduled airline serviceYes
City servedBoston, 23 km
Official websitewww.massport.com/hansc

Which airports are near Laurence G Hanscom Field?

1 airport on this site lies within 100 km, the nearest being Boston Logan International Airport at 26 km.

AirportCodesDistanceLongest runwayType
Boston Logan International AirportKBOS / BOS26 km3,073 mGA terminal

Which routes are flown from Laurence G Hanscom Field?

The routes from Boston with the largest private jet markets at the far end are New York, Miami, Los Angeles.

  • Boston to New York: 165 nm, about 0h 41m, empty leg estimated at $900–$4,100
  • Boston to Miami: 1,093 nm, about 3h 08m, empty leg estimated at $2,700–$12,900
  • Boston to Los Angeles: 2,251 nm, about 5h 44m, empty leg estimated at $7,200–$34,400
  • Boston to Montreal: 218 nm, about 0h 49m, empty leg estimated at $900–$4,100
  • Boston to Washington, D.C.: 343 nm, about 1h 09m, empty leg estimated at $1,000–$4,700
  • Boston to Toronto: 374 nm, about 1h 14m, empty leg estimated at $1,100–$5,100
  • Boston to Chicago: 737 nm, about 2h 11m, empty leg estimated at $1,900–$9,000
  • Boston to Dallas: 1,347 nm, about 3h 48m, empty leg estimated at $3,300–$15,700

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Questions about Laurence G Hanscom Field

Can private jets use Laurence G Hanscom Field?

Yes. Laurence G Hanscom Field has a dedicated business aviation terminal, and its 2,137 m runway takes every aircraft category on this site.

How far is Laurence G Hanscom Field from Boston?

23 km in a straight line from the centre of Boston, using OurAirports and Wikidata coordinates. Road time depends on traffic.

What is the nearest alternative to Laurence G Hanscom Field?

Boston Logan International Airport (KBOS / BOS), 26 km away. Operators use alternates when weather, slots or opening hours rule out the first choice.

What documents do I need?

A passport for international flights and government photo ID for domestic flights. Visa rules are the same as for airline travel.

Sources

  1. OurAirports open data (public domain), 2026-09-20 (accessed 2026-09-20). Airport codes, coordinates, elevation and runway lengths.
  2. Wikidata (CC0), 2026-09-20 (accessed 2026-09-20). City-centre coordinates used for airport-to-city distances.

Last reviewed 20 September 2026 by Empty Leg Exclusive Editorial Team.

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