Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport (KBHB)
Medium airport · Bar Harbor, Maine, United States
Airport data
| Name | Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KBHB |
| IATA | BHB |
| Elevation | 83 ft (25 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 44°27'0" W 68°21'41" 44.45000, -68.36150 |
| Location | Bar Harbor, Maine, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 5,200 ft (1585 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 17/35 | 3,363 ft (1025 m) | 75 ft | ASP | No |
Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport at a glance
Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport is a medium airport in Bar Harbor, Maine, United States, known to airline systems as BHB. The field elevation of 83 ft (25 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KBHB 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 — 04/22 — offers 5,200 ft (1585 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04 points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KBHB 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 Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bangor International Airport | KBGR | 54 km (29 NM) |
| Knox County Regional Airport | KRKD | 73 km (39 NM) |
| Augusta State Airport | KAUG | 115 km (62 NM) |
| Brunswick Executive Airport | KBXM | 140 km (76 NM) |
| Portland International Jetport | KPWM | 179 km (97 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 83 ft field elevation of Hancock County-Bar Harbor 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 Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport
What is the ICAO code of Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport is KBHB, and its IATA code is BHB. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport above sea level?
Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport sits at an elevation of 83 feet (25 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport located?
The airport lies at 44.4500, -68.3615 — in Bar Harbor, Maine, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Bangor International Airport, about 54 km away.
Does KBHB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KBHB 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 Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport?
Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 04/22, measures 5,200 ft (1585 m) with a ASP surface.