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Laurence G Hanscom Field

KBED / BED

Bedford, US

Last Updated

Sep 16, 08:51 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units

Time

Temp

Wind

Last Updated

08:51Z

☀️ Day

VFR

Flight Rules

14°C

Temperature

Dewpoint: 14°C

0kt

0°

Visibility

∞

Ceiling

Unlimited

30.26

QNH (inHg)

Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KBED 160851Z AUTO 00000KT 1/2SM R11/2400V2800FT FG VV002 14/14 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP258 T01390139 56009

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH

30.26 inHg

Sea Level Pressure

For altitude above MSL

QFE

30.13 inHg

Field Pressure

Height above aerodrome (133 ft)

Pressure Alt

-207 ft

QNE Reference

Standard: 29.92 inHg

Density Altitude: -295 ft

ISA Deviation: -0.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF

TAF KBED 160832Z 1609/1706 00000KT 1/2SM FG VV002 FM161100 00000KT 2SM BR BKN010 FM161330 00000KT P6SM SCT250 FM161600 09007KT P6SM SCT250

Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)

09:12Z BASE

+0h

LIFR

Visibility: 1/2SM

Ceiling: 200ft

Fog

11:00Z FM161100

+2h

IFR

Visibility: 2SM

Ceiling: 1,000ft

Mist

13:00Z FM161330

+4h

VFR

Visibility: >6SM

16:00Z FM161600

+7h

VFR 90° 7kt

Visibility: >6SM

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Data Sources

• Current conditions from METAR observations
• Historical data from past 24 hours
• No forecast or predicted data included
• Data updated with each new METAR report

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Note: Future values beyond current TAF validity are estimates based on climatological data and trends. Always verify with current forecasts before flight operations.

Airport Runway Layout

↑

BED

Runway Information

Runway	Length	Width	Surface	Heading	Wind Component
05/23	5,106 ft	150 ft	ASP	37°	↑ 0.0kt • ↔ 0.0kt 37° angle
11/29	7,001 ft	150 ft	ASP	97°	↑ 0.0kt • ↔ 0.0kt 97° angle

🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions

⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component

↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Laurence G Hanscom Field - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KBED

IATA Code: BED

Type: medium airport

Status: active

Elevation: 133 ft MSL

Location

City: Bedford

Country: US

Latitude: 42.470001°

Longitude: -71.289001°

Time Zone: Etc/GMT5

Runway Information

Runway 05/23

Length: 5,106 ft

Width: 150 ft

Surface: ASP

ILS: No

Runway 11/29

Length: 7,001 ft

Width: 150 ft

Surface: ASP

ILS: No

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Operations

Airport operational data

• Operating hours: 24/7

• Ground handling available

• Fuel services available

About Laurence G Hanscom Field

Laurence G Hanscom Field (KBED/BED) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Bedford, US. The facility operates at an elevation of 133 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 2 runways (05/23, 11/29) with ASP surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.