Hanscom Field (BED)
Hanscom Field car service for private aviation arrivals and departures
Send us the scheduled time and the passenger count. We confirm the vehicle, the chauffeur's name and the lobby meeting point, and we stage before the scheduled time.
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Hanscom overview
What Hanscom Field car service means in practice
Hanscom Field is the general aviation airport in Bedford, Massachusetts, about 20 miles northwest of downtown Boston. Passengers arriving on private and charter aircraft do not use a commercial terminal; they walk from the aircraft into a lobby, and the car needs to be there when they do.
That is the whole job. A Hanscom pickup is planned around a scheduled time rather than a flight number board, so the chauffeur is staged before the aircraft is due, the meeting point is agreed in advance, and the coordinator who booked the ride gets one confirmation with everything in it.
Hanscom Field Car Service is operated by Alve Limousine, a Boston chauffeured transportation company established in 2018. Every vehicle is individually permitted by Massport and licensed for livery service, every chauffeur is a W-2 employee, and the fleet carries $1,000,000 combined single limit insurance.
Private aviation coordination
How we coordinate with the flight department
Most Hanscom rides are booked by someone other than the passenger. The process is built for that person.
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One message to book
Date, scheduled time, passenger count, luggage count, and the terminal or lobby you use. That is everything we need.
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One confirmation back
Vehicle class, chauffeur name, mobile number, and the exact meeting point, sent to you and, if you want, to the passenger.
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Staged, not circling
The chauffeur is parked and in the lobby before the scheduled time and holds through a late arrival. Tell us about a schedule change and we reposition.
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Lobby side only
We meet passengers inside the terminal or FBO lobby. We do not drive onto the ramp and we do not claim airside access.
Arrival and departure process
Arrivals and departures, step by step
Arrival at Hanscom
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You send the scheduled arrival time and passenger details.
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We confirm the vehicle and the lobby meeting point.
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The chauffeur is staged before the scheduled time.
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The chauffeur meets the party in the lobby and handles luggage to the vehicle.
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Departure to Boston, Cambridge, Waltham, Lexington or any address in the service area.
Departure from Hanscom
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You send the pickup address, the required arrival time at Hanscom, and passenger details.
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We confirm the pickup time with a buffer for the hour of day.
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The chauffeur arrives early and loads luggage.
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Drop-off at the terminal or FBO entrance you specify.
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The chauffeur stays reachable until the party is inside.
Popular routes
Popular routes from Hanscom Field
| Route | Distance | Typical time |
|---|---|---|
| Hanscom to Boston (downtown) | about 20 mi | 35 to 60 min |
| Hanscom to Cambridge | about 17 mi | 30 to 55 min |
| Hanscom to Waltham | about 8 mi | 15 to 25 min |
| Hanscom to Lexington | about 4 mi | 10 to 15 min |
| Hanscom to Logan Airport | about 25 mi | 40 to 70 min |
| Hanscom to Seaport | about 22 mi | 40 to 65 min |
Distances are approximate. Times are typical and depend on the hour; they are planning guidance, not a guarantee.
Who uses the service
Who books Hanscom Field car service
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Flight departments
Schedulers who need the ground leg confirmed the same way the flight is: a time, a vehicle, a name.
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Charter coordinators
Brokers arranging the passenger's full trip who need one reliable Boston-area ground provider.
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Executive assistants
Assistants booking for a principal flying private into Bedford, often with a tight onward schedule.
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Crews
Crew vehicles to and from hotels in Bedford, Lexington, Waltham and Burlington, on request.
Fleet
Vehicles used for Hanscom service
Full-size SUVs are the default for private aviation parties because of luggage. Sedans and a 14-passenger van are available on request.
- Full-size SUV
Cadillac Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban
up to 5 passengers
Default for arrivals with luggage
- Mid-size SUV
Lincoln Aviator, Cadillac XT6
up to 3 passengers
Lighter luggage loads
- Premium sedan
Mercedes-Benz S-Class, BMW 7 Series, Volvo S90
up to 2 passengers
Single passenger, light luggage
- Sprinter
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
up to 14 passengers
Crews and groups
Hanscom inquiry
Request Hanscom Field service
Send the scheduled time and passenger details. We reply with a confirmation, not a quote form.
Thank you - we reply by email or phone.
FAQ
Hanscom Field car service questions
Where does the chauffeur meet arriving passengers at Hanscom Field?
Inside the terminal or FBO lobby you name when you book. The chauffeur is in the lobby before the scheduled arrival time with the passenger's name. We do not meet on the ramp.
What happens if the aircraft is late?
The chauffeur holds. Send us the revised time as soon as you have it and we reposition; there is no need to rebook.
How far in advance should a Hanscom pickup be booked?
As soon as the flight is scheduled. Same-day requests are accepted when a vehicle is available; call (617) 440-2174 for anything inside a few hours.
Can you take passengers from Hanscom to Logan Airport for a connecting commercial flight?
Yes. Hanscom to Logan is about 25 miles and typically 40 to 70 minutes depending on the hour. We plan the pickup time around the commercial departure.
Which towns near Hanscom do you serve?
Bedford, Lexington, Lincoln, Concord and Burlington directly, plus Boston, Cambridge, Waltham and the rest of the Greater Boston service area.
Who operates Hanscom Field Car Service?
Alve Limousine, a Boston chauffeured transportation company established in 2018. The same vehicles, chauffeurs and booking system serve all of its brands.