Houlton International Airport (KHUL)
Medium airport · Houlton, Maine, United States
Airport data
| Name | Houlton International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KHUL |
| IATA | HUL |
| Elevation | 489 ft (149 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 46°7'23" W 67°47'32" 46.12310, -67.79210 |
| Location | Houlton, Maine, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 2,700 ft (823 m) | 60 ft | ASP | No |
| 05/23 | 5,015 ft (1529 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Houlton International Airport at a glance
Houlton International Airport is a medium airport in Houlton, Maine, United States, known to airline systems as HUL. The field elevation of 489 ft (149 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KHUL 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 — 05/23 — offers 5,015 ft (1529 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KHUL 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 Houlton International 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 | 66 km (36 NM) |
| Caribou Municipal Airport | KCAR | 85 km (46 NM) |
| Fredericton International Airport | CYFC | 102 km (55 NM) |
| Saint-Léonard Airport | CYSL | 115 km (62 NM) |
| Bangor International Airport | KBGR | 167 km (90 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Houlton International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 489 ft field elevation of Houlton 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 Houlton International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Houlton International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Houlton International Airport is KHUL, and its IATA code is HUL. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Houlton International Airport above sea level?
Houlton International Airport sits at an elevation of 489 feet (149 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Houlton International Airport located?
The airport lies at 46.1231, -67.7921 — in Houlton, Maine, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Presque Isle International Airport, about 66 km away.
Does KHUL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KHUL 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 Houlton International Airport?
Houlton International Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 05/23, measures 5,015 ft (1529 m) with a ASP surface.