KBED · Bedford, Massachusetts
L. G. Hanscom Field
KBEDMarch 25, 2026
Operational Summary
- User Fee
- Yes
- Office Hours
- Mon-Fri08:00-16:00
Eastern Time
- Service Hours
- Daily24 Hours24/7
Eastern Time
- Parking
- CBP secure zone
- Permission to Land
- Required
- After Hours
- Available
Parking and Inspection
Where to Park
CBP secure zone
CBP KBED Airport Office
Park in the CBP secure zone and wait for the officer to approach the aircraft.
Inspection Process
- Aircraft should park in the CBP secure zone and wait for officer to approach aircraft.
- A CBP Officer will meet the aircraft on the ramp to begin the inspection.
Procedures
Permission to Land
Park in the CBP secure zone and wait for the officer.
Appointment
Unknown- Pilots/operators should call the CBP Airport Office at KBED during business hours (M-F, 0800-1600) to secure permission to land. NOTE: For further detailed information regarding national GA processing standards and procedures, please refer to the CBP Private Aircraft Arrival Information Document or contact GAsupport@cbp.dhs.gov February 19, 2026 Publication Number KBED-0226
Departure
Commercial operators must obtain outbound clearance by contacting CBP.
Operator Highlights
- User fee airport
- Permission to land required; +/- 30 min tolerance
- Arrival inspections generally 24/7
- Outbound clearance required for commercial ops
Contacts and Location
Customs Loaction Map
30 - CustomsBedford, MA 01730Related Resources for KBED
Hours and Availability
Office Hours
- Mon-Fri08:00-16:00
Eastern Time
Source Wording
Monday-Friday, 08:00-16:00
Service Hours
- Daily24 Hours24/7
Eastern Time
Source Wording
7 days per week, 24 hours per day
Availability
Available
Entrance/arrival inspections generally available 24/7 per permission to land procedures.
Remarks
- Pilots/operators should call the CBP Airport Office at KBED during business hours (M-F, 0800-1600) to secure permission to land. NOTE: For further detailed information regarding national GA processing standards and procedures, please refer to the CBP Private Aircraft Arrival Information Document or contact GAsupport@cbp.dhs.gov February 19, 2026 Publication Number KBED-0226
Detected Topics
- User Fee Airport
- Landing Rights
- Outbound Clearance
- Passenger Processing
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Original Content
Laurence G. Hanscom Field General Aviation Airport Fact Sheet Laurence G. Hanscom Field (KBED) 200 Hanscome Drive, Building 30 - Customs, Bedford, MA 01730 Regular Office Hours Monday-Friday, 0800-1600 Eastern Time (ET) Contact Information (781) 674-1190 CBP KBED Airport Office (800) 973-2867 SECTOR Communications toll free (407) 975-1740 SECTOR Communications KBED_GAP@cbp.dhs.govHours of Service for Entrance and Clearance Inspection services for the entrance/ arrival of aircraft at KBED are generally available 7 days per week, 24 hours per day in accordance with the port's permission to land procedures. Commercial aircraft operators departing the U.S. must obtain an outbound clearance by contacting CBP directly. Permission to Land Procedures Laurence G. Hanscom Field (KBED) is designated as a “user fee airport” [19 CFR 122.1(m);19 CFR 122.15]. Pilots must secure permission to land by contacting CBP at KBED during regular business hours. Permission to land is granted with a tolerance of (+/-) 30 minutes. If your ETA deviates outside these parameters, previously granted permission(s) are invalid and you must contact the CBP port to re-secure permission to land. Inspection Process • Aircraft should park in the CBP secure zone and wait for officer to approach aircraft. • A CBP Officer will meet the aircraft on the ramp to begin the inspection. Special Procedures/Miscellaneous • Pilots/operators should call the CBP Airport Office at KBED during business hours (M-F, 0800-1600) to secure permission to land. NOTE: For further detailed information regarding national GA processing standards and procedures, please refer to the CBP Private Aircraft Arrival Information Document or contact GAsupport@cbp.dhs.gov February 19, 2026 Publication Number KBED-0226