Laurence G Hanscom Field
KBED, Bedford, MA
- Longest runway
- 11/29 (7,011 ft)
About 2 miles to Bedford, 5 miles to Lexington and Concord, and 15 miles to downtown Boston
Hanscom airport guide
Private Jet Charter to Boston
Most private flights to Boston use Hanscom Field in Bedford, which avoids the airline traffic at Logan.
- Main airport
- BED / KBED
- Elevation
- 133 ft
- Longest runway
- 11/29 (7,011 ft)
- Customs
- Confirmed with your quote
Flying Private to Boston
Hanscom Field is about 15 miles from downtown and convenient for the western suburbs. Logan International is closest to downtown but busy with airline traffic.
Boston is also the jumping-off point for Nantucket, Martha’s Vineyard and Cape Cod in summer.
Boston Airports for Private Jets
Which airport is best depends on where you are going on the ground, the time of day and the aircraft.
Boston Logan International Airport
KBOS, Boston, MA
- Longest runway
- 15R/33L (10,083 ft)
- Customs
- Yes
About 3 miles to downtown Boston
Logan airport guideBeverly Regional Airport
KBVY, Beverly / Danvers, MA
- Longest runway
- 16/34 (5,001 ft)
About 20 miles to downtown Boston; convenient for the North Shore
Beverly airport guideNorwood Memorial Airport
KOWD, Norwood, MA
- Longest runway
- 17/35 (4,007 ft)
About 15 miles to downtown Boston; convenient for the southwestern suburbs
Norwood airport guideBefore You Book Boston
The local rules and conditions that affect your aircraft, schedule and price.
Airport Choice
Hanscom for most trips; Logan for downtown or airline connections.
Islands
Flights to Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard take about 30 minutes.
Bedford
Hanscom Field in Bedford is the busiest private-jet airport in New England, about 15 miles from downtown Boston.
When Demand Peaks in Boston
Book early for these dates. Quieter periods offer the widest choice of aircraft.
- Summer
- Peak demand for flights to Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard.
- Winter
- Snow and de-icing can add time; plan morning departures carefully.
Flight Times and Prices to Boston
Estimated one-way flight times and prices to BED for aircraft that fly the trip nonstop. Prices exclude taxes, fees and repositioning. Estimate a different trip
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize jet | Heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (TEB) | 182 mi | 45 min$10,900–$15,900 | 40 min$16,600–$21,500 | 40 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 2,586 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 5 hr 5 min$46,500–$71,000 |
| Miami (OPF) | 1,252 mi | 3 hr$13,100–$18,900 | 2 hr 50 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 45 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Dallas (DAL) | 1,540 mi | 3 hr 30 min$15,200–$22,000 | 3 hr 20 min$18,500–$23,500 | 3 hr 10 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Chicago (MDW) | 844 mi | 2 hr 5 min$10,900–$15,900 | 2 hr$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 55 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,597 mi | 3 hr 35 min$15,800–$23,000 | 3 hr 30 min$19,200–$24,000 | 3 hr 15 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 2,682 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 5 hr 15 min$48,000–$73,500 |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 2,360 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 40 min$42,500–$65,000 |
Route Guides
Private Jet Boston to Atlanta
BEDBoston
PDKAtlanta
- Very light jet
- 2 hr 50 min
- Light jet
- 2 hr 30 min
- One way from
- $9,100
Private Jet Boston to Naples
BEDBoston
APFNaples
- Light jet
- 3 hr 15 min
- Midsize jet
- 3 hr 5 min
- One way from
- $14,200
Private Jet Boston to Palm Beach
BEDBoston
DJTPalm Beach
- Light jet
- 3 hr 5 min
- Midsize jet
- 2 hr 55 min
- One way from
- $13,400
Private Jet San Francisco to Boston
SFOSan Francisco
BEDBoston
- Super-midsize jet
- 5 hr 15 min
- Heavy jet
- 5 hr 15 min
- One way from
- $36,500
Private Jet Stuart to Boston
SUAStuart
BEDBoston
- Light jet
- 2 hr 50 min
- Midsize jet
- 2 hr 40 min
- One way from
- $12,300
Private Jet White Plains to Boston
HPNWhite Plains
BEDBoston
- Turboprop
- 50 min
- Very light jet
- 45 min
- One way from
- $9,000
Best Aircraft for Boston
Light jets cover the Northeast and Florida. Super-midsize jets fly to the West Coast nonstop.
Boston Private Jet Questions
Which airport is best for private jets in Boston?
Hanscom Field (BED) in Bedford, about 15 miles from downtown.
How long is a private flight from Boston to Palm Beach?
About 2 hr 45 min in a light jet.
Which airport is best for private jets near Boston?
Hanscom Field (BED) in Bedford, about 15 miles from downtown.
