Laurence G Hanscom Field

Airport Airport

IATA Code
BED
ICAO Code
KBED
Airport Type
Medium Airport
Class
Unknown

Laurence G. Hanscom Field is primarily a general-aviation and corporate aviation airport with a single passenger terminal area. It serves business and private traffic near the Boston metropolitan area rather than large-scale commercial airline operations. The layout is compact with fixed-base operators (FBOs) supporting GA services.

Laurence G Hanscom Field
Elevation: 40 m
42.4700, -71.2890

Getting to and From Laurence G Hanscom Field #

There is no heavy-rail service; ground access is by car, taxi or rideshare and many travelers use private transfer or charter services. Parking and short-term pickup/drop-off areas are available. For travel into Boston, allow significantly more time than from major commercial airports.

Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Laurence G Hanscom Field #

FBO-focused facilities: passenger lounges are typically run by fixed-base operators rather than airline lounges. Food and drink: limited on-site options; nearby commercial areas provide more choices. Wi‑Fi/charging: FBOs generally provide Wi‑Fi and charging for customers. Accessibility: accessible services can be arranged via FBOs.

Tips for Laurence G Hanscom Field #

  • Busy general-aviation field near Boston - expect a mix of private jets and limited commercial flights; drive times to Boston are substantial compared with major airports.
  • Ground transportation options are oriented to private and charter operations; check specific provider schedules for shuttles or charters.

Weather & Climate near Laurence G Hanscom Field #

Climate

Laurence G Hanscom Field's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Continental - Hot-Summer Continental climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -9°C to 28°C. Abundant rainfall (1172 mm/year), wettest in November, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.

Air Quality: AQI 27 Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustSeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
38°
Warmest Month
-26°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of 1°C and lows of -9°C. Significant rainfall (102 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

35 Poor

Comfort

-4°
Feels Like Freezing
-4°C
Temperature
-9°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

102 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.3h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -8°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

45 Poor

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-9°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

86 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
10.4h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -4°C. Significant rainfall (104 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-4°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

104 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (100 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
14°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

100 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
13.2h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 7°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

66 Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
20°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

94 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
14.4h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 12°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

76 Very Good

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
12° 25°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

91 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.6
UV Index
Very High
15.1h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 28°C and lows of 16°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

82 Excellent

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
16° 28°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

93 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.8
UV Index
Very High
14.8h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 15°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

82 Excellent

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
15° 27°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

92 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.5
UV Index
Very High
13.7h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

80 Excellent

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
11° 23°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

95 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
12.3h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (102 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

64 Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
17°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

102 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.9h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 0°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (110 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

110 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.6h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of 4°C and lows of -6°C. Significant rainfall (103 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-6°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

103 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.0h daylight

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