Bangor International Airport

BGR · KBGR · Bangor, ME · Towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
192 ft MSL
Longest runway
11,440 ft 15/33
Runway
1
Mag var
16W
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-03 · night begins 08:32 PM
EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
04:50 AM08:50Z
Sunrise05:23 AM09:23Z
Sunset07:59 PM23:59Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:32 PM00:32Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:32 PM → 04:50 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:59 PM → 04:23 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 060°downwind 330°base 240°final 150°45° entry1533

RWY 15LEFT traffic

Heading
150° mag · 134° true
Dimensions
11,440 × 200 ft
TPA
1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
4-light PAPI (left) (3°) + ALSF2
ILS
ILS/DME · CAT III · LOC 109.5 (JVH) · GS 3.00°
CTAF
122.95
More details — RWY 15
Threshold elev
192 ft
Markings
precision
Threshold crossing height
55 ft
TDZ elevation
192 ft
Declared TORA/TODA/ASDA/LDA
11,440 / 11,440 / 11,440 / 11,440 ft
End lights
centerline, TDZ

Condition: Good. Edge lights: High. Surface: Grooved. Weight bearing: Single wheel 100k, Double wheel 210k, Dual tandem 400k.

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Before taxi

“Bangor”
ATIS
127.75
ASOS/AWOS
127.75
Clearance — primary
135.9

Taxi & takeoff

“Bangor”
Ground — primary
121.9
Tower — primary
120.7

Departure & arrival

“Bangor”
App/Dep
118.925 initial contact 124.5 secondary

Also

UNICOM
122.95
Flight service
122.2
Emergency
121.5

ATC assigns the exact frequency (in your clearance or on handoff) — which one depends on your SID (departing) or STAR (arriving).

By procedure & sector (7 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
41.2NG OPS
118.925CLASS C
124.5CLASS C/S
233.7LCL/P
239.3APCH/P DEP/P IC · CLASS C
243.0EMERG
348.6CD/P · GND/P

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Instrument landing systems

RWY 15 · RWY 33
RunwayILS
RWY 15ILS/DME · CAT III · LOC 109.5 (JVH) · GS 3.00°
RWY 33ILS/DME · CAT I · LOC 109.5 (BGR) · GS 3.00°

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Nearby navigation aids

BGR 114.80
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
BGR · Bangor VORTAC 114.80 · 95X High r156° / 2.9 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport
Approaches
Departures
Minimums

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Airport info

From the field

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Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KBGR / BGR
Coordinates
44.8064, -68.8267
Elevation
192 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
16W
Sectional chart
HALIFAX
Airport use
Public
Control tower
Yes
Tower hours
24 hours
Airspace
Class C
Weather station
ASOS · 127.75 · ☎ 207-561-2515
ARTCC
BOSTON (ZBW)
Flight service (FSS)
BANGOR · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
FSS outlet
RCO → Bangor Radio (24)
NOTAM facility
BGR
Attendance
ALL ALL
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
lighted
FAR 139 class
I B
Landing fee
Yes
Activated
1940/04
Distance from city
3 W

Night operations

Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
Usually keyed on CTAF 122.95 — confirm the click sequence in the Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 15: 4-light PAPI (left) + ALSF2 · 33: 4-light PAPI (left) + MALSR.

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.

Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
Fuel available
100LL, Jet A
Bottled oxygen
LOW
Bulk oxygen
LOW
Airframe service
MAJOR
Powerplant service
MAJOR
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Air freight, Cargo, Charter, Instruction, Aircraft sales
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
CITY OF BANGOR
73 HARLOW ST, BANGOR, ME
207-992-4200
Manager
JOSE F SAAVEDRA
BANGOR INTERNATIONAL ARPT, 287 GODFREY BLVD, BANGOR, ME
207-992-4600
Remarks FAA · 10 notes

General

  • ANG: TRANSIENT ACFT MAY BE DIVERTED TO CIVILIAN SIDE DURING NON-DUTY HRS & WEEKENDS. FEE REQUIRED; NO ANG TRANSIENT ALERT.
  • TFC PAT: RWY 33 LEFT TFC, TURBO JET TFC 2000' MSL UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTR.
  • MISC: RWY 15-33 GROOVED.
  • ARNG: OPR 1230-2100Z++ MON-FRI EXC HOL. LTD MAINT. J8. PPR MAY-OCT SVC DSN 626-1100.
  • ANG: CAUTION: BASH PHASE II PERIOD SEP-NOV, APR-MAY. EXPECT INCREASED BIRD ACTIVITY. CONTACT BASE OPS/COMMAND POST/SOF FOR CURRENT BIRDWATCH COND.
  • FUEL: A++ (MIL).
  • SVC MIL-FLUID: OFF-BASE CONTRACTED LOX AVBL H24-RQR 24 HR NOTICE.
  • ANG: OPR 1100-1930Z++ MON-FRI, CLSD WKEND AND HOL. PPR RQRD FOR ANG RAMP. CTC AFLD MGMT DSN 698-7232, C207-404-7232 FOR PPR DURG OPR HRS. PRE-COORD ALL TRNSPN RQMNTS AND HAZ CARGO WITH PPR REQ.
  • ANG: PPR VALID +/- 1 HR UNLESS PRIOR CDN. 3 HR OUT CALL, 30 MIN OUT CALL 311.0 TO CFM CSTMS/AG AND TRAN SVC. COMMAND POST C207-404-7788 H24.

Runways

  • PCR VALUE: 735/R/B/W/U
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About KBGR

Bangor International Airport (BGR · KBGR) is an airport in Bangor, ME, at 192 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 11,440 ft, with a control tower. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KBGR, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KBGR have a control tower?

Yes. Bangor International Airport has an operating FAA control tower. See the Comms & NavAids section for tower and ground frequencies.

What is the longest runway at KBGR?

Bangor International Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 11,440 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KBGR?

Bangor International Airport is in Bangor, ME, at an elevation of 192 ft MSL. Coordinates: 44.8064, -68.8267.

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