Runway 05 at Laurence G Hanscom Fld (KBED) in Bedford, Massachusetts is the 05 end of the 05/23 runway. The opposite end is 23. Runway 05 has a magnetic heading of 37°. Length is 5,107 ft. Surface is asphalt. Pattern direction is left traffic, which is the standard pattern for this end. No ILS is published for Runway 05. Field elevation at KBED is 132 ft MSL. Threshold elevation for Runway 05 is 128 ft MSL. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for current NOTAM and runway condition before departure.
Wind component for Runway 05
Based on the current METAR wind at KBED.
- Headwind
- 2.0 kt
- Crosswind
- 6.7 kt RIGHT
- Rel. angle
- 73°
- Favorability
- marginal
Pattern entry · RWY 05
LEFT TRAFFICTraffic pattern · Runway 05
LEFT-hand pattern on the north/west side. Tower-controlled. Follow ATC instructions for pattern entry.
- Upwind: climb runway heading 21°M
- Crosswind: turn left to 291°M
- Downwind: parallel runway, opposite direction (201°M)
- Base: perpendicular to runway
- Final: align with 21°M for Runway 05
Frequently asked questions
What is the heading of runway 05 at KBED?
Runway 05 at KBED has a magnetic heading of 37°.
Is runway 05 at KBED left or right traffic?
Runway 05 uses left traffic. That is the standard pattern direction for this end.
What is the length of runway 05 at KBED?
Runway 05 is 5,107 ft long.
What is the surface of runway 05 at KBED?
Runway 05 has an asphalt surface.
Does runway 05 have an ILS approach at KBED?
No ILS is published for runway 05 at KBED.
What is the opposite end of runway 05 at KBED?
The opposite end is runway 23.