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Airports / Maine / AUG
Medium airport · AUG
Augusta State Airport.
Augusta, Maine · 352 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.3/5
Google rating
66 ratings
0
Operators based
352
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Augusta, MaineELEV 352 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.3
Google rating
66
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
352
Field elevation
feet above sea level
26
Nearest alternate
nm to NHZ
Field standing
26 nm
To the nearest alternate
Brunswick Executive Airport (NHZ), 3 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Augusta, Maine, Augusta State Airport (KAUG / AUG) operates as a mid-sized airport. The field lies at an elevation of 352 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.
AUG has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Brunswick Executive Airport (NHZ, 26 nm), Knox County Regional Airport (RKD, 34 nm), and Portland International Jetport (PWM, 46 nm). AUG offers 2 runways, the longest 5,002-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the super-midsize jet class.
For arrival logistics and seasonal timing, see the Portland, ME destination guide. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from AUG, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Maine Instrument Flight FBO
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- Fuel
- Hangar
- 24 hours a day; regular staffing 07:00-18:00 EST, call ahead for arrivals outside those hours
- Unicom 123.000
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Taxi
- Hangar
- Maintenance
- +8 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
4/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Cape Air is wonderful with the most scenic flights, great connections in Boston with almost every airline (even Int’l) and TSA is now offering pre-check fast and secure service.”
Nathaniel Curtis5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
KAUG
IATA
AUG
FAA / Local
AUG
Elevation
352 ft
Coordinates
44.3206° N · 69.7973° W
Airspace
E · EchoClass E, EchoControlled airspace reaches the surface for instrument approaches, but there is no control tower on the field.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs ME fields
state range 56–988 ft
At 352 ft, AUG sits higher than 64% of the 22 Maine fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 5,002 ft
- 17/355,002 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
- 08/262,613 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,002 ft
AUG's 5,002 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 26nmNHZBrunswick Executive AirportBrunswick
- 34nmRKDKnox County Regional AirportRockland
- 46nmPWMPortland International JetportPortland
- 51nmBGRBangor International AirportBangor
- 62nmBHBHancock County-Bar Harbor AirportBar Harbor
- 87nmPSMPortsmouth International Airport at PeasePortsmouth
Destinations served
Location
Open the full mapKAUG · Augusta State Airport · Augusta, ME
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from AUG on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 129 nm | 42m |
| New York (TEB) | 281 nm | 1h 3m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 471 nm | 1h 30m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 804 nm | 2h 16m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 914 nm | 2h 32m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 1,170 nm | 3h 7m |
| Miami (MIA) | 1,224 nm | 3h 15m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 1,435 nm | 3h 44m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use AUG?
- Augusta State Airport's longest paved runway is 5,002 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at AUG?
- Augusta State Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 5,002 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Augusta State Airport?
- One FBO serves AUG: Maine Instrument Flight FBO. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to AUG?
- The closest alternate is Brunswick Executive Airport (NHZ), about 26 nm away, followed by Knox County Regional Airport (RKD) at 34 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from AUG to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: New York about 1h 3m (281 nm), Washington DC about 1h 30m (471 nm), Chicago about 2h 16m (804 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.