Hanscom Air Force Base
Hanscom AFB, MA 1731 1 (781) 225-1110
Established:1942
Base Type: Air Force
About
Overview Hanscom AFB
Although owned by the Department of National Defense and listed under the operation of the US Air Force, Hanscom AFB is primarily a non-flying air force base in Massachusetts.
Its primary role is to acquire critical warfighting systems for the Air Force to provide connectivity for and in between warfighters.
This connectivity includes such systems as radar, communication and intelligence, command and operations centers, network infrastructure and cyber defense. This coordination helps service personnel prevail in battle and return home safely.
The base was named after Laurence G. Hanscom, a pilot, an aviation enthusiast, and a State House reporter. He was lobbying for the establishment of an airfield in Bedford in 1941. It was during that time that he perished in a plane crash in Massachusetts,
The base was established in 1941 and was operational in 1942.
Where is Hanscom Air Force Base?
The Hanscom Air Force Base address is in Middlesex County, mainly in Bedford, Massachusetts, with some areas extending into the nearby towns of Lincoln, Concord, and Lexington and zip code 01731. It is about 20 miles northwest of Boston MA
Hanscom AFB Map
The facility is close to Hanscom Field, a civilian airport operated by the Massachusetts Port Authority for public use, providing civilian aviation and charter service.
Hanscom AFB Role and Operations
Hanscom Air Force Base is the part of the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), which has headquarters in Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio.
The AFLCMC is in charge of the management of Air Force weapon systems from their inception to retirement. It is one of the six centers under Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC).
The Hanscom AFB is the headquarters of the 66th Air Base Group (66 ABG). The 66th Air Force Group is composed of the following:
- 66th Force Support Squadron which offers Morale, Welfare and Recreation Programs;
- 66th Medical Squadron – clinics, pharmacy and ancillary, administrative services;
- 66th Security Forces Squadron
The 66th Air Base Group aims to secure, support and sustain more than 10,000 active-duty, Reserve and National Guard personnel. It also supports the Department of Defense civilians, contractors, and 130,000 retired military and spouses living in the six-state New England and New York area.
Hanscom also houses the three Air Force Program Executive Offices (PEOs), which are responsible for Command, Communication, Control, and Intelligence; Battle Management, and Nuclear Command, Control and Communications.
In addition, Hanscom AFB is also home to the Massachusetts National Guard, the oldest component of the Armed Forces of the United States.
Hanscom Air Force Base Housing
The Hanscom AFB housing is a privatized, military-assisted housing with access to amenities in the base.
Gate and Hours
Gate Hours
The Hartwell Gate is located off of Hanscom drive which is adjacent to the Yankee Divison Highway between Lexington and Concord.
Vandenberg Gate
Mon-Fri: 0530-2200
Weekends: 0600-1800
Hartwell Gate: 24/7
Quick Reference
Chapel
76 Arnold Street
(781) 225-5501
(781) 225-6960 (After Hours)
Dining Facility
Minuteman Commons
Bldg 1425
(781) 225-6501
Education and Training Center
29 Chenault St, Bldg 1728
(781) 225-5942
Equal Opportunity
Bldg 1240 Rms 304, 305, 306, 404
(781) 225-6397
Family Advocacy
90 Vandenberg Drive, Bldg 1900
(781) 225-6385
(781) 225-6789
Military & Family Readiness
Kirtland St, Bldg 1240
(781) 225-2765
Public Affairs
http://www.hanscom.af.mil/ContactUs/
Fire Emergency Service
Air Force Aid Society
20 Kirtland Street
(781) 225-2765
Finance Office
20 Schilling Circle
(781) 225-1210
Housing
Housing Management Office
101 Northbridge Rd
(781) 225-5638
Legal
20 Schilling Circle, Bldg 1305
(781) 225-1410
Post Office
20 Kirtland Street, Bldg 1218
(781) 377-4222
Base Surroundings
Museum of Fine Arts
465 Huntington Ave., Avenue of the Arts,
Boston, MA 02115
(671) 267-9300
Boston Public Garden
69 Beacon St,
Boston, MA 02108
(671) 723-8144
New England Aquarium
1 Central Wharf,
Boston, MA 02110
(671) 973-5200
USS Constitution
Bldg 5, Charlestown Navy Yard,
Boston, MA 02129
(671) 242-5671
The Paul Revere House
19 North Sq,
Boston, MA 02113
(671) 523-2338
John F. Kennedy Presidential Museum & Library
Columbia Point,
Boston, MA 02125
(671) 514-1600
Base Listings
The numbers for Fairchild Air Force Base have low accuracy due to its unique utilization. Entire companies are rotated through on a regular basis, so large portions of the phone directory are subject to change without notice. Please contact the base operator at (509) 247-1212 if you experience any difficulty reaching your desired contact.
Name | Level Name | Phone |
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66 ABG/HC (Chapel) | 66th |
1 (781) 225-5501 |
66th Air Base Group | 66th |
1 (781) 225-1305 |
66th Air Base Group | 66th |
1 (781) 225-1302 |
Force Support Squadron | 66th |
1 (781) 225-1450 |
Medical Squadron | 66th |
1 (781) 225-6920 |
Medical Squadron | 66th |
1 (781) 225-6789 |
Security Forces Squadron (SP) | 66th |
1 (781) 225-5608 |
EFMP Family Support | Airman and Family Readiness Center |
1 (781) 225-2765 |
Information and Referral | Airman and Family Readiness Center |
1 (781) 225-2765 |
Education and Training Center | Hanscom Air Force Base |
1 (781) 225-5952 |
Car Care Center | Hanscom Air Force Base |
1 (781) 225-3982 |
Dormitory Management | Hanscom Air Force Base |
1 (781) 225-2219 |
Barber Shop | Hanscom Air Force Base |
1 (781) 862-1956 |
Beauty Shop | Hanscom Air Force Base |
1 (781) 274-8195 |
Health Benefits Advisor | Hanscom Air Force Base |
1 (781) 225-6198 |
Chapel | Hanscom Air Force Base |
1 (781) 225-5501 |
Child Development Center | Hanscom Air Force Base |
1 (781) 225-6129 |
Citizenship and Immigration Services | Hanscom Air Force Base |
1 (800) 375-5283 |
Civilian Personnel Office | Hanscom Air Force Base |
1 (781) 225-1401 |
Commissary | Hanscom Air Force Base |
1 (781) 377-4210 |
Dental Clinic | Hanscom Air Force Base |
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SNIAC - EFMP Enrollment | Hanscom Air Force Base |
1 (781) 225-4449 |
Air Force Aid Society | Hanscom Air Force Base |
1 (781) 225-2765 |
Base Exchange | Hanscom Air Force Base |
1 (781) 862-0580 |
Family Advocacy Program | Hanscom Air Force Base |
1 (781) 225-6385 |
Family Child Care | Hanscom Air Force Base |
1 (781) 225-6124 |
Finance - Military Pay and Travel Pay | Hanscom Air Force Base |
1 (781) 225-1210 |
Golf Course | Hanscom Air Force Base |
1 (781) 687-2396 |
Fitness & Sports Center | Hanscom Air Force Base |
1 (781) 225-6630 |
66th Medical Squadron | Hanscom Air Force Base |
1 (781) 225-6789 |
ID Card/CAC Card Processing Section | Hanscom Air Force Base |
1 (781) 225-1320 |
Legal Office | Hanscom Air Force Base |
1 (781) 225-1410 |
Library | Hanscom Air Force Base |
1 (781) 275-9440 |
Loan Locker | Hanscom Air Force Base |
1 (781) 225-2765 |
66th Force Support Squadron | Hanscom Air Force Base |
1 (781) 225-1450 |
Military Clothing Sales Store | Hanscom Air Force Base |
1 (781) 274-9900 |
New Parent Support Program | Hanscom Air Force Base |
1 (781) 225-6385 |
NAF Human Resources Office | Hanscom Air Force Base |
1 (781) 225-1460 |
Personal Financial Readiness Program | Hanscom Air Force Base |
1 (781) 225-2765 |
Personnel Office (Military) - Customer Service | Hanscom Air Force Base |
1 (781) 225-1320 |
Relocation Assistance | Hanscom Air Force Base |
1 (781) 225-2765 |
Dunkin Donuts | Hanscom Air Force Base |
1 (781) 274-9910 |
Froots | Hanscom Air Force Base |
1 (781) 863-9900 |
Retirement Services | Hanscom Air Force Base |
1 (781) 225-1365 |
School Age Child Care | Hanscom Air Force Base |
1 (781) 225-6051 |
Family Member Employment Assistance | Hanscom Air Force Base |
1 (781) 225-2765 |
Lodging Office | Hanscom Air Force Base |
1 (781) 225-4444 |
Transition Assistance Program | Hanscom Air Force Base |
1 (781) 225-2765 |
Tickets and Tours | Hanscom Air Force Base |
1 (781) 225-6505 |
Veterans Administration Facility | Hanscom Air Force Base |
1 (800) 827-1000 |