Augusta State Airport (KAUG)
Medium airport · Augusta, Maine, United States
Airport data
| Name | Augusta State Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KAUG |
| IATA | AUG |
| Elevation | 352 ft (107 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 44°19'14" W 69°47'50" 44.32060, -69.79730 |
| Location | Augusta, Maine, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 2,613 ft (796 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 17/35 | 5,002 ft (1525 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Augusta State Airport at a glance
Augusta State Airport is a medium airport in Augusta, Maine, United States, known to airline systems as AUG. The field elevation of 352 ft (107 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KAUG are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 17/35 — offers 5,002 ft (1525 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17 points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KAUG shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Augusta State Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brunswick Executive Airport | KBXM | 49 km (26 NM) |
| Knox County Regional Airport | KRKD | 63 km (34 NM) |
| Portland International Jetport | KPWM | 85 km (46 NM) |
| Bangor International Airport | KBGR | 94 km (51 NM) |
| Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport | KBHB | 115 km (62 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Augusta State Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 352 ft field elevation of Augusta State Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Augusta State Airport
What is the ICAO code of Augusta State Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Augusta State Airport is KAUG, and its IATA code is AUG. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Augusta State Airport above sea level?
Augusta State Airport sits at an elevation of 352 feet (107 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Augusta State Airport located?
The airport lies at 44.3206, -69.7973 — in Augusta, Maine, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Brunswick Executive Airport, about 49 km away.
Does KAUG publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KAUG appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Augusta State Airport?
Augusta State Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 17/35, measures 5,002 ft (1525 m) with a ASP surface.