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Hanscom Field , also known by its full name '''Laurence G. Hanscom Field''', is a public Airport located in Bedford , in Middlesex County , Massachusetts , United States . It is operated by the Massachusetts Port Authority . Hanscom is primarily a General Aviation facility, the largest in New England; though there is limited scheduled Airline service operated by Boston-Maine Airways operating as Pan Am Clipper Connection. Both of the airport's two runways can accommodate jet aircraft, and are also used by Hanscom Air Force Base , a defense-research facility located directly adjacent to Hanscom Field. It is a popular training airport, with more than 40 rental aircraft on the field. The Civil Air Terminal building is home to two flight schools, East Coast Aero Club and Executive Flyers. East Coast Aero Club offers helicopter and airplane instruction and rental. Executive Flyers offers airplane and aerobatics instruction. Transient general aviation planes are served by two and Signature Flight Support. Hanscom is a critical part of the air transportation infrastructure for Massachusetts and the rest of New England . As T. F. Green Airport in Warwick, Rhode Island and Manchester-Boston Regional Airport in New Hampshire have become viable alternatives to Logan International Airport (the region's main commercial airport), Hanscom has emerged as one of the most important airports serving the region's business and general aviation needs. The field serves a wide diversity of aviation, from Piper Cub s to Gulfstream V jets. The events of September 11 caused a number of changes to general aviation in the US. Hanscom Field saw changes implemented by Massport that included large security fees, identification cards, and a requirement for propeller locks. FACILITIES AND AIRCRAFT Hanscom Field covers an area of 1,125 Acre s (455 Ha ) which contains two paved Runway s: 5/23 measuring 5,106 x 150 ft. (1,556 x 46 m) and 11/29 measuring 7,001 x 150 ft. (2,134 x 46 m). For 12-month period ending August 31, 2006, the airport had 117,792 aircraft operations, an average of 322 per day: 83% General Aviation , 14% Air Taxi , scheduled commercial and 1% military. There are 411 aircraft based at this airport: 66% single engine, 17% multi-engine, 13% jet aircraft and 3% helicopters. AIRLINES AND DESTINATIONS
GROUND TRANSPORTATION Hanscom can be reached by car by following Route 2A west from exit 30B on I-95 / Route 128 . It is serviced by the MBTA 's Route 76 bus from Alewife Station . NOTABLE EVENTS AT HANSCOM FIELD In September 1964, The Beatles arrived at Hanscom Field aboard a chartered aircraft during one of their American concert tours. They were making an appearance at Boston Garden the following day. It was felt that the immense popularity of the British singing group would cause congestion at Boston-Logan International Airport, so this alternative airport was selected. In April 1975, President Gerald Ford used Hanscom Field after making a speech in Concord, Massachusetts to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Battles Of Lexington And Concord . In December of 2006, pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka held negotiations with the Boston Red Sox onboard a private jet owned by John Henry. The plane was seen landing at Hanscom by news channels from all over Boston as well as some Japanese news outlets. REFERENCES EXTERNAL LINKS |
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