Airport Overview
Lawrence Municipal Airport (KLWM) is a towered general aviation airport in North Andover, Massachusetts, owned by the City of Lawrence. Sitting at 148 feet MSL in the Merrimack Valley, it serves as a convenient private aviation gateway roughly 25 miles north of Boston and adjacent to the New Hampshire border, offering an uncongested alternative to Boston Logan for the region's business and leisure traffic.
Runway Capability
The airport's primary runway, 5/23, extends 5,001 feet and is grooved asphalt served by an ILS, while crosswind runway 14/32 adds 3,654 feet. This infrastructure supports light, midsize, and many super-midsize jets. Operators of larger heavy jets should verify takeoff and landing performance against the 5,001-foot length, runway condition, and temperature before scheduling.
FBOs & Ground Services
Several FBOs operate at KLWM. Lawrence Jet Center offers a private 50,000 sq ft secure ramp, heated hangar, renovated crew lounge, and crew car, while Eagle East Aviation provides a full-service terminal, hangars, catering, and ground transportation. Falcon Air and Lawrence Airmotive round out on-field services and maintenance. Both Jet-A and 100LL are available.
Charter Considerations
KLWM is well positioned for charter into the Merrimack Valley, the North Shore, southern New Hampshire, and the greater Boston area without the delays and congestion of Logan. The Jet Finder sources Part 135 aircraft positioned near the field, weighing repositioning fees, hourly rates, and cabin size to match the right jet to your mission.
Safety & Planning
KLWM is towered, typically operating around 0700-2200 local, with CTAF procedures in effect when the tower is closed. The ILS to Runway 5 and RNAV (GPS) approaches support dependable instrument access through New England's variable weather. The 148-foot field elevation keeps density altitude effects minimal year-round.
Customs & International
Lawrence Municipal is a landing-rights airport where U.S. Customs and Border Protection can be arranged in advance for international arrivals. Operators should coordinate CBP and file eAPIS ahead of any cross-border trip. The Jet Finder assists with customs scheduling and international planning from KLWM.
Regional Context
Massachusetts general aviation airports serve the dense Boston metro economy and seasonal demand to Cape Cod and the Islands. KLWM complements nearby relievers such as Hanscom Field (KBED, 17 NM) and Beverly Regional (KBVY, 12 NM), giving travelers in the Merrimack Valley and southern New Hampshire a closer, lower-traffic option than Logan.