Laurence G Hanscom Field (BED) — Live Flight Status & Airport Guide
Laurence G Hanscom Field (IATA: BED, ICAO: KBED) serves Bedford, United States. The airport sits at an elevation of 133 ft (41 m) and keeps local time in the America/New_York time zone. That is worth knowing, because every time on this page is shown in the airport's local time. Check today's flights at Laurence G Hanscom Field on the arrivals and departures pages, or search directly for a flight number.
Live Air Traffic
Every tracked flight due to land at Laurence G Hanscom Field today appears on the arrivals page, with its origin, scheduled and estimated times and current status; outbound flights are on the departures page. Both update continuously in the airport's local time. Missing a flight you expected? Check the exact flight number with the airline, because codeshare flights are listed under the operating carrier's number.
Airport information
| Airport code | KBED |
|---|---|
| IATA | BED |
| Type | Regional airport |
| City | Bedford |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| Elevation | 133 ft (41 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.47, -71.289 |
Laurence G Hanscom Field (BED) — Live Flight Status & Airport Guide on Google Maps
West Bedford 
Scattered clouds
Humidity: 51
Wind: 4.1 m/sec
22 C / 71.6 °F
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Key facts about Laurence G Hanscom Field
You will find Laurence G Hanscom Field at 42.4700, -71.2890, at an elevation of 133 ft (41 m) above sea level. The airfield has two runways, and which one a flight uses can noticeably change taxi times between touchdown and gate. The airport keeps America/New_York time. Tracking a flight from another time zone? The times on this page are the airport's local time, not yours.
Traffic we tracked at Laurence G Hanscom Field
Over the first 27 days of our own live tracking we logged an average of 5.1 aircraft movements per day at Laurence G Hanscom Field. The busiest window so far falls between 10:00-12:00 local time. These figures are refreshed weekly.
Facts last refreshed: 13 August 2026 · Tracking data: adsb.lol · Route data: adsbdb.com.
Getting to Laurence G Hanscom Field
The airport is roughly 2502 km (1554 mi) from the centre of Bedford, measured in a straight line. Two evergreen tips regardless of how you travel: confirm your terminal before leaving, and if you are picking someone up, track the inbound flight on this site first: you want to arrive when the aircraft actually lands, not when it was scheduled to.
Frequently asked questions about Laurence G Hanscom Field flight status
How do I check Laurence G Hanscom Field arrivals today?
Open the live arrivals page. It lists the flights due to land at Laurence G Hanscom Field (BED) today with their scheduled and estimated arrival times and current status, updated continuously in the airport's local time.
How do I check Laurence G Hanscom Field departures today?
Today's outbound flights from Laurence G Hanscom Field are on the live departures page, each with its destination, scheduled and estimated departure time and current status. Gate and terminal details appear where the airport publishes them.
Is my flight to or from Laurence G Hanscom Field on time?
Search your flight number on this site and read the status label: scheduled, en route, delayed, landed, cancelled or diverted. The estimated times reflect the latest available data. For rebooking or gate changes, the airline remains the authoritative source.
Does Laurence G Hanscom Field have scheduled passenger flights?
It does: the OurAirports reference data lists Laurence G Hanscom Field with scheduled service. Schedules change with the seasons, so check the current boards or the airline for what flies today.
What do the codes BED and KBED mean?
They are two identifiers for the same airport. BED is the IATA code for Laurence G Hanscom Field: the short code you see on tickets and baggage tags. KBED is its ICAO code, used in flight plans and air-traffic operations.
What time zone is Laurence G Hanscom Field in?
Laurence G Hanscom Field runs on America/New_York time; every time on this page is shown in the airport's local time.