Bangor International Airport (KBGR)
Medium airport · Bangor, Maine, United States
Airport data
| Name | Bangor International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KBGR |
| IATA | BGR |
| Elevation | 192 ft (59 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 44°48'23" W 68°49'36" 44.80636, -68.82667 |
| Location | Bangor, Maine, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 11,440 ft (3487 m) | 200 ft | ASP | Yes |
Bangor International Airport at a glance
Bangor International Airport is a medium airport in Bangor, Maine, United States, known to airline systems as BGR. The field elevation of 192 ft (59 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KBGR are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 15/33, offers 11,440 ft (3487 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 15 points roughly 150° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KBGR 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 Bangor International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport | KBHB | 54 km (29 NM) |
| Knox County Regional Airport | KRKD | 86 km (46 NM) |
| Augusta State Airport | KAUG | 94 km (51 NM) |
| Brunswick Executive Airport | KBXM | 135 km (73 NM) |
| Houlton International Airport | KHUL | 167 km (90 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Bangor International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 192 ft field elevation of Bangor International 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 Bangor International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Bangor International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Bangor International Airport is KBGR, and its IATA code is BGR. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Bangor International Airport above sea level?
Bangor International Airport sits at an elevation of 192 feet (59 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Bangor International Airport located?
The airport lies at 44.8064, -68.8267 — in Bangor, Maine, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport, about 54 km away.
Does KBGR publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KBGR 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 Bangor International Airport?
Bangor International Airport has one runway. The longest, 15/33, measures 11,440 ft (3487 m) with a ASP surface.