Brunswick Executive Airport (KBXM)
Medium airport · Brunswick, Maine, United States
Airport data
| Name | Brunswick Executive Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KBXM |
| IATA | NHZ |
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 43°53'32" W 69°56'19" 43.89220, -69.93860 |
| Location | Brunswick, Maine, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01R/19L | 8,000 ft (2438 m) | 200 ft | ASP | Yes |
Brunswick Executive Airport at a glance
Brunswick Executive Airport is a medium airport in Brunswick, Maine, United States, known to airline systems as NHZ. The field elevation of 72 ft (22 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KBXM are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 01R/19L, offers 8,000 ft (2438 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01R points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KBXM 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 Brunswick Executive Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Portland International Jetport | KPWM | 40 km (22 NM) |
| Augusta State Airport | KAUG | 49 km (26 NM) |
| Knox County Regional Airport | KRKD | 70 km (38 NM) |
| Portsmouth International Airport at Pease | KPSM | 115 km (62 NM) |
| Bangor International Airport | KBGR | 135 km (73 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Brunswick Executive Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 72 ft field elevation of Brunswick Executive 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 Brunswick Executive Airport
What is the ICAO code of Brunswick Executive Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Brunswick Executive Airport is KBXM, and its IATA code is NHZ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Brunswick Executive Airport above sea level?
Brunswick Executive Airport sits at an elevation of 72 feet (22 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Brunswick Executive Airport located?
The airport lies at 43.8922, -69.9386 — in Brunswick, Maine, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Portland International Jetport, about 40 km away.
Does KBXM publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KBXM 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 Brunswick Executive Airport?
Brunswick Executive Airport has one runway. The longest, 01R/19L, measures 8,000 ft (2438 m) with a ASP surface.