Welcome to Hanscom Air Force Base. Hanscom is in Middlesex County, Mass., and touches the towns of Bedford, Concord, Lincoln and Lexington -- the birthplace of America. Hanscom is approximately 20 miles northwest of Boston; 25 miles south of Nashua, N.H.; and 85 miles from Portland, Maine. Hanscom is about four hours from New York City.
Military Installations
Download and print complete, up-to-date information on Hanscom by visiting Military One Source and choosing Hanscom AFB from the drop down menu. Find answers to questions about schools, child care, employment, medical care, recreation, adult education and more.
Email 66.FSS.FSFR.CMB@us.af.mil for further questions.
Employment and education support for military personnel, families
The Military Spouse Licensure Portability, Education and Enrollment of Dependents, or SPEED, Act makes relocating to Hanscom AFB easier for military families by overhauling professional licensing procedures and waiving the school registration proof of residency requirement for military families on relocation orders. Additionally, the law grants service members and their families in-state tuition at public colleges and universities, establishes tax credits for those employing National Guard members, and guarantees support for military members exposed to toxic burn pits and airborne hazards. To view the bill in its entirety, visit https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S3075/BillHistory. For state licensure information, visit https://www.mass.gov/orgs/division-of-occupational-licensure. For elementary and secondary education information, visit https://www.doe.mass.edu/.
In February 2021, the Massachusetts Governor signed an Executive Order that directs the Division of Professional Licensure to improve license portability for military personnel and their spouses so that they can continue their civilian careers and provide for their families without interruption.
Additional Resources
Air Force Materiel Command Newcomer Information
Welcome to the Air Force Materiel Command, and congratulations on your new assignment! We are excited to have you as part of our team.
Our AFMC mission touches every aspect of the Department of the Air Force, from research and development, to test, life cycle management, nuclear weapon systems, sustainment, and installation and mission support. From cradle-to-grave, AFMC provides the work force and infrastructure necessary to ensure the United States maintains the world's most respected Air Force. We rely on everyone's effort to succeed -- officers, enlisted Airmen, civilian employees, contractors and family members. We're proud of what we do, and we look forward to sharing our heritage and expertise with you.
Familiarize yourself with our mission, our leaders, the AFMC Strategic Plan, and the resources on this page. If you have questions, send us a message, and we'll be sure it gets to the right place.
Housing
Visit the Air Force Housing website for further information.
Mail Enroute
Please contact the Hanscom Postal Service Center (PSC) at 781-225-2543 between the hours of 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. or 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. EST Monday through Friday approximately three weeks prior to arrival.
Relocation Assistance
Stop by the Military and Family Readiness Center in Building 1240 between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. for a personal welcome, extensive area information, personal invitation to all arrival events and loan locker items to borrow while awaiting household goods. Use the lending library, computers, phones, fax and more in the Resource Center. Inbound Hanscom AFB personnel and DoD civilians with relocation questions may Email 66.FSS.FSFR.CMB@us.af.mil or call 781-225-2765.
Tax Information
You should know that Massachusetts is a very tax-oriented state. Please view the Massachusetts tax information fact sheet for further information. Free tax assistance is available year-round at the Retiree Activities Office, Building 1305. Call 781-225-1310 for further information.
Recreational Vehicle Policy
Visit the 66th Security Forces Squadron webpage to learn more or send questions to hanscom.police.services@us.af.mil.
Rideshare and delivery policy
The only authorized rideshare service for Hanscom AFB is Uber and the driver must possess a valid base access credential. After requesting a ride, contact the driver to verify that they have a valid credential to come on base. If they do not, customers will need to be picked up/dropped off at an Installation Gate or Visitor Control Center.
Delivery services, such as Grubhub or DoorDash are not allowed onto Hanscom AFB unless they possess a valid base credential. Currently, the only off base delivery service is Dominos, for all other services, be prepared to meet at an installation entry control point.
Towing, wrecker vehicles
For towing or wrecker vehicles, sponsors must instruct the company to gain base access through the Commercial Vehicle Search Area located on Hanscom Drive at the Sartain Gate. During non-duty hours, the sponsors will call Base Defense Operations Center at 781-225-5000 to coordinate the arrival of the towing/wrecker service. The towing or wrecker will be denied entry unless coordinated or accompanied by sponsor. A one-day pass will be issued to a towing or wrecker with a sponsor after successful identity proofing, vetting, and vehicle search. The vehicle may enter the installation through the Sartain Gate for after-hour emergencies.