Airports / Maine / BHB
Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport.
Bar Harbor, Maine · 83 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.5/5
Google rating
51 ratings
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Operators based
83
Elevation ft
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FBOs on field
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Nearest alternate
Field standing
#10 / 20
Maine airports by Google rating
4.5★ across 51 Google ratings , ranked against 20 rated ME fields.
29 nm
To the nearest alternate
Bangor International Airport (BGR), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport (KBHB / BHB) sits in Bar Harbor, Maine, where it functions as a mid-sized airport. Field elevation is 83 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list BHB as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Bangor International Airport (BGR, 29 nm), Knox County Regional Airport (RKD, 39 nm), and Augusta State Airport (AUG, 62 nm). The field has 2 runways, the longest 5,200-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets.
Charter travelers heading this way can start with the Bar Harbor, ME destination guide for route and aircraft recommendations. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from BHB to plan your flight.
1 FBO serves KBHB. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Modern Aviation Bar Harbor Hancock
Your FBO? Claim it, freeModern Aviation Bar Harbor will be the beginning of your adventure as you take in the area’s great outdoor activities and pastimes. A quick 15 minute drive can lead you to Acadia National Forest for a day of hiking, or a day of shopping and dining in downtown Bar Harbor. Let our highly trained line technicians and customer service personnel make your getaway a relaxing one.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- Nov 1 – May 18: 8am-6pm, May 19 – Aug 31: 7am-9pm, Sep 1 – Oct 31: 7am-8pm
- Unicom 131.4
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Hotel help
- Hangar
- Parking
- Fuel
- +7 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
Field capability
ICAO
KBHB
IATA
BHB
FAA / Local
BHB
Elevation
83 ft
Coordinates
44.4500° N · 68.3615° 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 83 ft, BHB sits lower than 77% of the 22 Maine fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 5,200 ft
- 04/225,200 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
- 17/353,363 ft × 75 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,200 ft
BHB's 5,200 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.
- 29nmBGRBangor International AirportBangor
- 39nmRKDKnox County Regional AirportRockland
- 62nmAUGAugusta State AirportAugusta
- 76nmNHZBrunswick Executive AirportBrunswick
- 97nmPWMPortland International JetportPortland
- 103nmHULHoulton International AirportHoulton
Destinations served
Location
Open the full mapKBHB · Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport · Bar Harbor, ME
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from BHB on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 174 nm | 48m |
| New York (TEB) | 332 nm | 1h 10m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 524 nm | 1h 37m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 866 nm | 2h 25m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 973 nm | 2h 40m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 1,208 nm | 3h 13m |
| Miami (MIA) | 1,261 nm | 3h 20m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 1,496 nm | 3h 53m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use BHB?
- Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport's longest paved runway is 5,200 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 BHB?
- Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 5,200 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport?
- One FBO serves BHB: Modern Aviation Bar Harbor Hancock. 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 BHB?
- The closest alternate is Bangor International Airport (BGR), about 29 nm away, followed by Knox County Regional Airport (RKD) at 39 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from BHB to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: New York about 1h 10m (332 nm), Washington DC about 1h 37m (524 nm), Chicago about 2h 25m (866 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.