Caribou Municipal Airport (KCAR)
Medium airport · Caribou, Maine, United States
Airport data
| Name | Caribou Municipal Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KCAR |
| IATA | CAR |
| Elevation | 626 ft (191 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 46°52'17" W 68°1'4" 46.87150, -68.01790 |
| Location | Caribou, Maine, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 4,003 ft (1220 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 11/29 | 3,016 ft (919 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
Caribou Municipal Airport at a glance
Caribou Municipal Airport is a medium airport in Caribou, Maine, United States, known to airline systems as CAR. The field elevation of 626 ft (191 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KCAR are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 01/19 — offers 4,003 ft (1220 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01 points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KCAR 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 Caribou Municipal Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Presque Isle International Airport | KPQI | 20 km (11 NM) |
| Saint-Léonard Airport | CYSL | 35 km (19 NM) |
| Houlton International Airport | KHUL | 85 km (46 NM) |
| Rivière-du-Loup Airport | CYRI | 154 km (83 NM) |
| Fredericton International Airport | CYFC | 160 km (86 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Caribou Municipal Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 626 ft field elevation of Caribou Municipal 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 Caribou Municipal Airport
What is the ICAO code of Caribou Municipal Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Caribou Municipal Airport is KCAR, and its IATA code is CAR. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Caribou Municipal Airport above sea level?
Caribou Municipal Airport sits at an elevation of 626 feet (191 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Caribou Municipal Airport located?
The airport lies at 46.8715, -68.0179 — in Caribou, Maine, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Presque Isle International Airport, about 20 km away.
Does KCAR publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KCAR 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 Caribou Municipal Airport?
Caribou Municipal Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 01/19, measures 4,003 ft (1220 m) with a ASP surface.