Airports / Maine / NHZ
Brunswick Executive Airport.
Brunswick, Maine · 72 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.7/5
Google rating
50 ratings
0
Operators based
72
Elevation ft
Google rating
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FBOs on field
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#7 / 20
Maine airports by Google rating
4.7★ across 50 Google ratings , ranked against 20 rated ME fields.
22 nm
To the nearest alternate
Portland International Jetport (PWM), 3 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Brunswick Executive Airport (KBXM / NHZ) is a mid-sized airport serving Brunswick, Maine. Field elevation is 72 feet above sea level. Free of scheduled airline operations, it serves business aviation, charter flights, and local general aviation.
While no charter operators list NHZ as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Portland International Jetport (PWM, 22 nm), Augusta State Airport (AUG, 26 nm), and Knox County Regional Airport (RKD, 38 nm). The field has a single 8,000-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from NHZ are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as KHNZ and Brunswick NAS. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from NHZ to plan your flight.
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Ramp services
FBOs on the field
FlightLevel Aviation Brunswick
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- Fuel
- Hangar
- Mon-Sun 0800-1700, after hours with prior arrangement
- Unicom 122.725
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Vending
- Car rental
- Hotel help
- Hangar
- Maintenance
- Parking
- +8 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
Field capability
ICAO
KBXM
IATA
NHZ
FAA / Local
BXM
Elevation
72 ft
Coordinates
43.8922° N · 69.9386° 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
No
Elevation vs ME fields
state range 56–988 ft
At 72 ft, NHZ sits lower than 86% of the 22 Maine fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 8,000 ft
- 01R/19L8,000 ft × 200 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 8,000 ft
NHZ's 8,000 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.
- 22nmPWMPortland International JetportPortland
- 26nmAUGAugusta State AirportAugusta
- 38nmRKDKnox County Regional AirportRockland
- 62nmPSMPortsmouth International Airport at PeasePortsmouth
- 73nmBGRBangor International AirportBangor
- 76nmBHBHancock County-Bar Harbor AirportBar Harbor
Location
Open the full mapKBXM · Brunswick Executive Airport · Brunswick, ME
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from NHZ on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| New York (TEB) | 258 nm | 1h 0m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 450 nm | 1h 27m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 796 nm | 2h 15m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 898 nm | 2h 29m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 1,145 nm | 3h 4m |
| Miami (MIA) | 1,198 nm | 3h 11m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 1,421 nm | 3h 42m |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,479 nm | 3h 50m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use NHZ?
- Brunswick Executive Airport's longest paved runway is 8,000 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 NHZ?
- Brunswick Executive Airport has one runway; the longest measures 8,000 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Brunswick Executive Airport?
- One FBO serves NHZ: FlightLevel Aviation Brunswick. 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 NHZ?
- The closest alternate is Portland International Jetport (PWM), about 22 nm away, followed by Augusta State Airport (AUG) at 26 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from NHZ to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: New York about 1h 0m (258 nm), Washington DC about 1h 27m (450 nm), Chicago about 2h 15m (796 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.