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KBED

Laurence G Hanscom Field · Bedford

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅

Field Elevation

133 ft / 41 m

Transition Altitude

18,000 ft

Primary Channel

TWR 118.50 MHz (HANSCOM TWR)

Live Conversion

inHg

hPa

Details Runways Frequencies Navaids Nearby

Runway Summary (Quick-Links)

11/29 · 7,001 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED 05/23 · 5,106 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED

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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Laurence G Hanscom Field (KBED), located in Bedford, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 2 active runways with a maximum elevation of 133 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name

Laurence G Hanscom Field

ICAO / IATA

KBED / BED

Municipality

Bedford

Country

US — United States

Region

US-MA — Massachusetts

GPS Coordinates

📍 42.470001, -71.289001 🗺️

Transition Altitude

18,000 ft

Elevation

133 ft

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 11 / 29

ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED

Runway Length: 7,001 ft / 2,134 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 97.8° / 277.8°

RWY 11 (97.8°)

111.15 MHz

IDENT: BED | CRS: 113°

RWY 29 (277.8°)

111.15 MHz

IDENT: ULJ | CRS: 293°

Runway 05 / 23

LIGHTED

Runway Length: 5,106 ft / 1,556 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 37° / 217°

RWY 05 (37°)

No ILS / Visual Only

RWY 23 (217°)

No ILS / Visual Only

Nearby Navaids

Ground-based navigation aids (VOR, NDB, DME) in the vicinity or associated with this airport.

FIT · NDB (Fitchburg)365 kHz

42.550900, -71.757103 · 350 ft

LW · NDB (Haget)402 kHz

42.644100, -71.197098 · 130 ft

TOF · NDB (Topsfield)269 kHz

42.619301, -70.956802 · 250 ft

LQ · NDB (Lyndy)382 kHz

42.452000, -70.963303 · 15 ft

BO · NDB (Miltt)375 kHz

42.273800, -71.049202 · 6 ft

LI · NDB (Hullz)346 kHz

42.303101, -70.921898 · 0 ft

BOS · VORTAC (Boston)112,700 kHz

42.357399, -70.989502 · 20 ft

BE · NDB (Bedds)332 kHz

42.479801, -71.388603 · 0 ft

SKR · NDB (Shaker Hill)251 kHz

42.455700, -71.178497 · 342 ft

LWM · VOR-DME (Lawrence)112,500 kHz

42.740398, -71.094803 · 299 ft

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

A/D BOSTON APP/DEP

124.40 MHz

ATIS ATIS

124.60 MHz

CLD CLNC DEL

121.85 MHz

CTAF CTAF

118.50 MHz

GND HANSCOM GND

121.70 MHz

MISC HANSCOM COMD POST

39.71 MHz

TWR HANSCOM TWR

118.50 MHz

UNIC UNICOM

122.95 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

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Instrument Approach Data: FAA NASR · Cycle: Jan 2026