KBED · Bedford, Massachusetts
L. G. Hanscom Field
KBEDMarch 25, 2026 · KBED-0226
Operational Summary
- U.S. Customs Service
- Yes
- User Fee
- Yes
- Office Hours
- Mon-Fri08:00-16:00
Eastern Time
- Service Hours
- Daily24 Hours24/7
Eastern Time
- Parking
- Airport Ramp
- Permission to Land
- Required
Parking and Inspection
Where to Park
No structured parking facility has been extracted yet.
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.
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
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.
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
- 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.
- 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 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.
Operator Highlights
- Aircraft should park in the CBP secure zone and wait for officer to approach aircraft.
Contacts and Location
Customs Location Map
30 - CustomsBedford, MA 01730Related Resources for KBED
Hours and Availability
Office Hours
- Mon-Fri08:00-16:00
Eastern Time
Source Wording
Monday-Friday, 0800-1600 Eastern Time (ET)
Service Hours
- Daily24 Hours24/7
Eastern Time
Source Wording
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.
Availability
- 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.
- 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
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
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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