New Horizon Aviation INC
Bedford, Massachusetts · Laurence G Hanscom Field (KBED)
Same airfield
Typically 74% of daylight hours flyable over the year
East Coast Aero Club
Bedford, Massachusetts, United States· Laurence G. Hanscom Field(KBED)
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East Coast Aero Club at a glance
East Coast Aero Club is a flight school at Laurence G. Hanscom Field (KBED) in Bedford, United States. It offers training for Private pilot licence (PPL), Instrument rating, Commercial pilot licence (CPL), Multi-engine rating, Flight instructor, and Type ratings. Its fleet includes Piper PA-28 (Warrior, Archer, Arrow, Cherokee). Its published PPL package ($13,800) is close to the typical price in the United States ($13,500). At Laurence G. Hanscom Field, 74% of daylight hours have weather suitable for training flights. The best months are June, August, and November; March is the most difficult. There are 12 other flight schools within 31 miles.
Courses and training
Prices
| Course or item | Price |
|---|---|
| Private Pilot License (estimated) course Includes: Aircraft rental, instructor time, ground school | $12,200 – $15,400 |
| Instrument Rating (estimated) course Includes: Aircraft rental, instructor time, ground school | $8,300 – $8,900 |
| Multi-Engine Rating (estimated) course Includes: Aircraft rental, instructor time | from $5,000 |
Prices last checked September 2026. Always confirm the current price with the school.
Aircraft
- Piper Warrior II
- Piper Warrior III
- Cirrus
- Diamond
- Multi-engine
Typical flying weather at Laurence G. Hanscom Field
Share of daylight hours each month with weather suitable for training flights (cloud base at least 3,000 ft, visibility at least 5 statute miles / 8 km, wind no more than 20 knots, no thunderstorms, freezing conditions or snow).
From weather reports at HANSCOM FLD/BEDFORD (0 miles from the airfield), 2016–2025.
Location
- Airfield
- Laurence G. Hanscom Field(KBED)
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