Laurence G Hanscom Field (KBED) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Laurence G Hanscom Field in Bedford, MA, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Laurence G Hanscom Field (KBED) is a regional airport serving Bedford, MA at 133 ft. KBED reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (05, 11, 23, 29) — longest 7,011 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KBED in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message when a new METAR changes the picture — flight category, wind, or ceiling past your selected minimums.
Wind from the south-southeast (160°) at 7 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 5,500 ft, temperature 22°C (72°F), altimeter 29.71 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KBED 290151Z 16007KT 10SM FEW055 22/18 A2971 RMK AO2 SLP070 T02220183
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Since the 0051Z (8:51 PM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Gusts are no longer reported.
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Current pilot readout for KBED
KBED is currently VFR with winds from 160° at 7 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 05, about 6 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,300 ft (field elevation 133 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at KBED. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23FAV | 5,107 ft | ASP | 4 kt head | 6 kt left |
| 11 | 7,011 ft | ASP | 3 kt head | 6 kt right |
| 29 | 7,011 ft | ASP | 3 kt tail | 6 kt left |
| 05 | 5,107 ft | ASP | 4 kt tail | 6 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 3→7 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KBED weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Laurence G Hanscom Field in Bedford, MA: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around KBED is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © OpenStreetMap © CARTO
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KBED
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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ALB UA /OV CAM/TM 0054/FL360/TP NMRS/TB CONT LGT
ALB UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CAMLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0054Reported at 00:54 UTC.FL360Altitude: 36,000 ft MSL.TP NMRSAircraft type reporting.TB CONT LGTTurbulence: cont light.Show raw report
PWM UA /OV PWM/TM 0050/FLDURD/TP B38M/SK OVC 002/RM BASES 150-200, SAW APCH LGTS JUST BEFORE MINS, SAW RUNWAY AT 100 ILS 11
PWM UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV PWMLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0050Reported at 00:50 UTC.FLDURDReported during descent.TP B38MAircraft type reporting.SK OVC 002Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM BASES 150-200, SAW APCH L…Remarks.Show raw report
BAF UA /OV BAF164019/TM 2353/FL190/TP P46T/TB OCNL LGT CHOP
BAF UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BAF164019Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2353Reported at 23:53 UTC.FL190Altitude: 19,000 ft MSL.TP P46TAircraft type reporting.TB OCNL LGT CHOPTurbulence: occasional light chop.Show raw report
LWM UA /OV LWM/TM 2341/FL187/TP E75S/TB NEG/RM SMOOTH DURC HYLND SID
LWM UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV LWMLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2341Reported at 23:41 UTC.FL187Altitude: 18,700 ft MSL.TP E75SAircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM SMOOTH DURC HYLND SIDRemarks.Show raw report
PWM UA /OV PWM/TM 2340/FL004/TP C208/SK BASES 004 DURD ILS 11
PWM UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV PWMLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2340Reported at 23:40 UTC.FL004Altitude: 400 ft MSL.TP C208Aircraft type reporting.SK BASES 004 DURD ILS 11Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
LEB UA /OV LEB/TM 2338/FL070/TP C208/TB LGT CHOP/RM SMOOTH SE OF KLEB
LEB UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV LEBLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2338Reported at 23:38 UTC.FL070Altitude: 7,000 ft MSL.TP C208Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT CHOPTurbulence: light chop.RM SMOOTH SE OF KLEBRemarks.Show raw report
BAF UA /OV CTR/TM 2335/FL350/TP B763/TB OCNL LGT CHOP
BAF UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CTRLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2335Reported at 23:35 UTC.FL350Altitude: 35,000 ft MSL.TP B763Aircraft type reporting.TB OCNL LGT CHOPTurbulence: occasional light chop.Show raw report
PWM UA /OV PWM/TM 2319/FL004/TP CL35/SK OVC004/WX 1/2SM/RM DURD RY11 PWM
PWM UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV PWMLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2319Reported at 23:19 UTC.FL004Altitude: 400 ft MSL.TP CL35Aircraft type reporting.SK OVC004Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.WX 1/2SMWeather and flight visibility observed.RM DURD RY11 PWMRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KBED
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KBED reported mostly VFR across 31 observations, with 3 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 19 kt, the lowest ceiling was 300 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 23
- 40%
- 29
- 33%
- 11
- 14%
- 05
- 13%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2334Z (7:34 PM EDT)
TAF KBED 282334Z 2900/2924 18009KT P6SM SCT040 FM290700 14004KT P6SM BKN020 TEMPO 2908/2912 5SM -SHRA BKN012 FM291400 11008KT 5SM -SHRA BR OVC008 FM291700 11009KT 2SM +SHRA OVC008
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KBED
- IATA
- BED
- FAA LID
- BED
- City
- Bedford
- State
- Massachusetts
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 133 ft
- Coordinates
- 42.4700, -71.2890
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 7,011 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 124.6 MHz
- CTAF
- 118.5 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 22h 9m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
8 airports+2 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
9 airports+3 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
7 airports+1 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Burlington RC Fliers - Blanchard Rd — Burlington, MA · 5 mi
- MCRCF - Middlesex County R-C Fliers - Veterans Park — Billerica, MA · 6 mi
- Charles River RCers - School St — Acton, MA · 6 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KBED reported VFR conditions during about 77.7% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 262 VFR flying days a year. August had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 6.1 kt, calm 20.4% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 76.7 | 10.0 | 8.1 | 5.2 |
| Feb | 78.2 | 8.7 | 8.0 | 5.1 |
| Mar | 79.4 | 8.9 | 8.0 | 3.7 |
| Apr | 78.5 | 9.8 | 8.0 | 3.7 |
| May | 75.8 | 10.4 | 9.8 | 4.0 |
| Jun | 75.3 | 12.3 | 8.7 | 3.8 |
| Jul | 79.8 | 11.2 | 6.1 | 2.9 |
| Aug | 83.6 | 8.6 | 5.5 | 2.3 |
| Sep | 79.1 | 10.0 | 7.0 | 3.9 |
| Oct | 75.5 | 10.8 | 9.1 | 4.7 |
| Nov | 80.8 | 9.0 | 6.2 | 4.0 |
| Dec | 74.1 | 10.7 | 8.7 | 6.5 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 6.7 kt |
| Feb | 7.0 kt |
| Mar | 7.7 kt |
| Apr | 7.4 kt |
| May | 6.3 kt |
| Jun | 5.7 kt |
| Jul | 5.2 kt |
| Aug | 4.8 kt |
| Sep | 4.8 kt |
| Oct | 5.4 kt |
| Nov | 6.0 kt |
| Dec | 6.1 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KBED airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Laurence G Hanscom Field in Bedford, MA shows the runway and taxiway layout across 4 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions — review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2608 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KBED weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KBED?+
KBED has 4 runways — 05, 11, 23, 29; the longest is 7,011 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KBED report its own weather?+
Yes — Laurence G Hanscom Field has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KBED have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KBED broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KBED does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KBED from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KBED airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Laurence G Hanscom Field (KBED) is shown on this page — it maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for Laurence G Hanscom Field (KBED)
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