Signature Flight Support
Bedford, MA
About Signature Flight Support
Signature Flight Support at Hanscom Field provides full-service ground handling at New England's largest general aviation airport, 20 miles northwest of Boston. The facility is part of the Signature ELITE+ program, extending the same tier benefits that frequent travelers use at Signature locations across the country.
Services cover the standard range: fueling, ground handling, hangar rentals, and office space rental for crews or passengers who need workspace during a ground stop. Crew and passenger amenities are available in the terminal, giving you a functional base between flights without leaving the airport.
Hanscom's position in the Boston aviation market makes it the default option for charter passengers who want to avoid Logan International. The airport handles a large volume of private and charter traffic serving the Route 128 corridor, Cambridge, and the greater Boston metro, and Signature's footprint on the field means consistent handling capacity even during busy periods. The airport is close to Lexington, Concord, Burlington, and Waltham, all of which are significant corporate destinations in the region.
For ELITE+ members, the program applies at Hanscom the same way it does at any Signature location: priority fueling, preferred parking, and the tier recognition that simplifies recurring trips. If you fly into Boston on a regular schedule, coordinating through a single Signature account across multiple markets removes friction from the planning process.
The New England weather environment means Hanscom can see instrument approaches, crosswind conditions, and ramp ice that require a prepared ground team. Signature's 24-hour operation and experienced local staff address those conditions on a consistent basis.
Amenities and services
Operations at Laurence G Hanscom Field
Boston's Back Bay and Financial District are roughly 17 miles southeast, a 35-45 minute drive under normal conditions. The Route 128 corridor cities (Waltham, Burlington, Woburn, Lexington) are 10-15 minutes by car. Cambridge and MIT are about 14 miles east, typically 25-30 minutes. Car service from KBED to downtown Boston runs $90-130 depending on the operator. Concord and Lexington are under 10 miles. Traffic on I-95/Route 128 and US-3 can extend drive times significantly during morning and evening rush hours.