HFAC votes unanimously to escalate ICE flight concerns
Hanscom advisory commission escalates ICE flight concerns to Massport. The Hanscom Field Advisory Commission voted unanimously on June 16 to send a letter to Massport Deputy Chief Legal Counsel Michelle Kalowski requesting concrete action on Immigration and Customs Enforcement flights, citing
Hanscom Field Advisory Commission · Meeting of June 16, 2026
BEDFORD — Hanscom advisory commission escalates ICE flight concerns to Massport. The Hanscom Field Advisory Commission voted unanimously on June 16 to send a letter to Massport Deputy Chief Legal Counsel Michelle Kalowski requesting concrete action on Immigration and Customs Enforcement flights, citing community and safety concerns. Chair Margaret Coppe and five voting members met via Zoom.
Massport reported May 2026 noise activity: daytime operations up 4.1 percent, night operations up 8.3 percent to 234 flights, with 229 complaints from 20 households. Capital projects including solar installation on North Box Hangars and water-line redundancy are advancing. The North Airfield Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Report will not be released this summer.
The commission approved amended May minutes 3-0 with one member abstaining.
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Source: the Hanscom Field Advisory Commission meeting of June 16, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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