Laurence G Hanscom Field (BED): Codes, Runways & Location
Laurence G Hanscom Field (IATA: BED · ICAO: KBED) is a medium-sized airport serving Bedford, United States. It lies at 42.4700° N, 71.2890° W, 133 ft (41 m) above sea level.
Overview of Laurence G Hanscom Field
Laurence G Hanscom Field is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Bedford in United States. It is identified by the IATA code BED and the ICAO code KBED. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Laurence G Hanscom Field has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 2137 m (7011 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 133 ft (41 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Minute Man Air Field (MMN) about 19 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 2,137 m — narrow-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Laurence G Hanscom Field
Where is Laurence G Hanscom Field located?
Laurence G Hanscom Field is located in Bedford, United States. Its coordinates are 42.4700° N, 71.2890° W.
What is the airport code for Laurence G Hanscom Field?
Laurence G Hanscom Field has an IATA code of BED and an ICAO code of KBED.
How long is the runway at Laurence G Hanscom Field?
Laurence G Hanscom Field's longest runway is about 2137 m (7011 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does Laurence G Hanscom Field have?
Laurence G Hanscom Field has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Laurence G Hanscom Field a major airport?
Laurence G Hanscom Field is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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