Laurence G Hanscom Fld (KBED) in Bedford, Massachusetts has 2 runways. The longest is 11/29 at 7,011 ft by 150 ft, asphalt. The other runway is 05/23 at 5,107 ft by 150 ft, also asphalt. The field elevation is 132 ft MSL. The control tower is open daily from 0700 to 2300.
ILS is available on runway ends 11 and 29. That makes the 11/29 strip the main instrument runway on the field. Noise abatement procedures are in effect. Helicopter operators in controlled airspace are required to maintain the highest possible altitude. The airport also has a noise sensitive historic area south of the field. For runway 23 departures, pilots should continue runway heading to 1,000 ft AGL, then turn crosswind over Route 2. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest published runway and airport notes.
Wind & favored runway
Favored end is picked from the current METAR wind at KBED.
Pattern entry · RWY 11
LEFT TRAFFICAll runways
Traffic pattern
Pattern altitude is not published. For light piston operations, use the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless ATC gives different instructions. The tower is open from 0700 to 2300, so ATC sequences the pattern during those hours.
Noise abatement matters here. Runway 23 departures call for runway heading to 1,000 ft AGL before turning crosswind over Route 2. A noise sensitive historic area lies south of the airport. Helicopter operators in controlled airspace must keep the highest possible altitude. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement for the published airport notes before flight.
Every end, one page
Each runway end has its own page with wind component, traffic pattern geometry and ILS for that specific direction.