In Bedford, northwest of Boston. The usual private jet airport for the city.
Hanscom Field sits about 14 miles northwest of downtown Boston in a straight line, and it's the main private jet airport we list for Boston.
Private jet routes through Hanscom Field
We cover 6 routes through Hanscom Field. The shortest trip is New York to Boston (about 40 min); the longest is Boston to Naples (about 3 hr 10 min).
| Route | Usual jet | Time in the air | One way, estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York to Boston | Light jet | about 40 min | $5,500–$7,500 |
| Boston to Palm Beach | Light jet | about 3 hr | $16,500–$21,500 |
| Boston to New York | Light jet | about 40 min | $5,500–$7,500 |
| Boston to Nantucket | Light jet | about 30 min | $5,500–$7,500 |
| Boston to Martha's Vineyard | Light jet | about 30 min | $5,500–$7,500 |
| Boston to Naples | Light jet | about 3 hr 10 min | $17,500–$23,000 |
2026 estimates with typical fees, for the jet size most groups choose. How we estimate.
Runways at Hanscom Field
Hanscom Field has 2 runways; the longest, 11/29, is 7,011 feet. That is long enough for nearly all private jets, including most heavy jets on typical trips.
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 7,011 ft | 150 ft | asphalt |
| 05/23 | 5,107 ft | 150 ft | asphalt |
Flight times from Hanscom Field
Estimated time in the air and one-way price from BED to the main private jet airport of other cities, for the jet size most groups of four to six would pick. Real quotes depend on the date and where the aircraft is based.
| To | Distance | Usual jet | Time in the air | One way, estimate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (TEB) | 182 mi | Light jet | about 40 min | $5,500–$7,500 |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 2,586 mi | Super-midsize jet | about 5 hr 55 min | $46,500–$59,500 |
| Miami (OPF) | 1,253 mi | Light jet | about 3 hr 5 min | $17,000–$22,500 |
| Chicago (MDW) | 844 mi | Light jet | about 2 hr 10 min | $12,000–$16,000 |
| Dallas (DAL) | 1,540 mi | Light jet | about 4 hr | $22,000–$29,000 |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 2,360 mi | Super-midsize jet | about 5 hr 25 min | $42,500–$54,500 |
| Aspen (ASE) | 1,859 mi | Midsize jet | about 4 hr 25 min | $29,000–$38,000 |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 1,199 mi | Light jet | about 3 hr | $16,500–$21,500 |
Straight-line distances. Estimates use the same method as our cost calculator.
Other private jet airports nearby
- Martha's Vineyard Airport (MVY), Martha's Vineyard: about 82 miles away.
- Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK), Nantucket: about 105 miles away.
- Westchester County Airport (HPN), New York: about 158 miles away.
- Republic Airport (FRG), New York: about 163 miles away.
When Boston gets busy
- Graduation season in May and June gets busy.
- The summer weekends to the Cape and islands keep jets moving.
On those dates, aircraft and parking at Hanscom Field fill up early and quotes climb. Booking two to three weeks ahead helps.
Questions about Hanscom Field
How far is Hanscom Field from downtown Boston?
About 14 miles in a straight line. Driving time depends on traffic.
Which routes use Hanscom Field?
On this site: New York to Boston, Boston to Palm Beach, Boston to New York, Boston to Nantucket, Boston to Martha's Vineyard, Boston to Naples.
Is Hanscom Field only for private jets?
No. It also handles other traffic, but private jets use dedicated terminals (FBOs) on the field.
Codes: IATA BED, ICAO KBED. Coordinates, elevation and runways from OurAirports open data. See also the guide to charter fees, including landing and handling charges.