4/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I fly here often from Clearwater, Florida, and always appreciate how convenient Bangor International Airport is.”
Cathy Seguin Keller Williams5★ on Google
Airports / Maine / BGR
Medium airport · BGR
Bangor International Airport.
Bangor, Maine · 192 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.3/5
Google rating
1,359 ratings
0
Operators based
192
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Bangor, MaineELEV 192 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.3
Google rating
1,359
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
192
Field elevation
feet above sea level
29
Nearest alternate
nm to BHB
Field standing
29 nm
To the nearest alternate
Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport (BHB), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Bangor, Maine, Bangor International Airport (KBGR / BGR) operates as a mid-sized airport. The field lies at an elevation of 192 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.
BGR has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport (BHB, 29 nm), Knox County Regional Airport (RKD, 46 nm), and Augusta State Airport (AUG, 51 nm). BGR offers a single 11,440-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.
For arrival logistics and seasonal timing, see the Bar Harbor, ME destination guide. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from BGR, or browse verified operators serving the area.
1 FBO serves KBGR. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Bangor Aviation Services
Your FBO? Claim it, free- Fuel
- Hangar
- 24/7
- Unicom 132.0
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Courtesy car
- Hangar
- Maintenance
- +12 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
“Staff are helpful and the overall experience is stress-free.”
Cathy Seguin Keller Williams5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“The airport is always clean, well-maintained, and easy to navigate.”
Cathy Seguin Keller Williams5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Bangor International Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KBGR
IATA
BGR
FAA / Local
BGR
Elevation
192 ft
Coordinates
44.8064° N · 68.8267° W
Airspace
C · CharlieClass C, CharlieRadar-controlled airspace around mid-size hubs. Aircraft must be in two-way radio contact and squawking a transponder while approach control sequences arrivals.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs ME fields
state range 56–988 ft
At 192 ft, BGR sits lower than 68% of the 22 Maine fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 11,440 ft
- 15/3311,440 ft × 200 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 11,440 ft
BGR's 11,440 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- 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.
- 29nmBHBHancock County-Bar Harbor AirportBar Harbor
- 46nmRKDKnox County Regional AirportRockland
- 51nmAUGAugusta State AirportAugusta
- 73nmNHZBrunswick Executive AirportBrunswick
- 90nmHULHoulton International AirportHoulton
- 94nmPWMPortland International JetportPortland
Destinations served
Location
Open the full mapKBGR · Bangor International Airport · Bangor, ME
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from BGR on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 176 nm | 49m |
| New York (TEB) | 331 nm | 1h 10m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 522 nm | 1h 37m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 847 nm | 2h 22m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 965 nm | 2h 39m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 1,216 nm | 3h 14m |
| Miami (MIA) | 1,269 nm | 3h 21m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 1,484 nm | 3h 51m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use BGR?
- Bangor International Airport's longest paved runway is 11,440 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. 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 BGR?
- Bangor International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 11,440 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Bangor International Airport?
- One FBO serves BGR: Bangor Aviation Services. 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 BGR?
- The closest alternate is Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport (BHB), about 29 nm away, followed by Knox County Regional Airport (RKD) at 46 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from BGR to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: New York about 1h 10m (331 nm), Washington DC about 1h 37m (522 nm), Chicago about 2h 22m (847 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.