Bangor International (KBGR), Maine
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Bangor International Airport (KBGR) sits in Bangor, Maine, roughly 34 nautical miles from the metro area it serves, and functions as a joint-use field shared with an Air National Guard unit. Its long asphalt runway and on-site CBP inspection services, paired with a USDA compliance agreement, make it a practical stop for transatlantic and cross-border business aviation traffic, with FAA TFMSC data showing operations concentrated in the warmer months.
Runways
Bangor International has one paved runway, 15/33, 11,440 ft long and 200 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Helipads and surfaces under 500 ft are excluded.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Bangor International has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available 24 hours a day, every day, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Bangor International has US Customs and Border Protection clearance available onsite, with general clearance for international arrivals. A USDA compliance agreement is in place.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Bangor International recorded 8,420 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in July and August. Business aviation traffic at KBGR is concentrated in the summer months, peaking in July and August according to FAA TFMSC data.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month July, 1,057 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Bangor International averages 2.2 days above 90°F in July, 30.1 freeze days in January and 5.0 snow days in February. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 80.4°F, and January the coldest, at 28.1°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Bangor International has published operating constraints in five categories: access, runway notes, environmental, pavement strength and other notes.
Army National Guard operates 1230-2100Z++ Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Maintenance support is limited. Prior permission is required for service May through October.
Air National Guard operates 1100-1930Z Monday through Friday, closed weekends and holidays. Prior permission is required for the ANG ramp. Contact airfield management for PPR during operating hours. All transportation requirements and hazardous cargo must be pre-coordinated as part of the PPR request.
Air National Guard PPR is valid within plus or minus one hour unless prior coordination is arranged. Callers must report three hours out and thirty minutes out on frequency 311.0 to confirm customs, agriculture, and transient services. Command Post is staffed around the clock.
Traffic pattern: Runway 33 uses left traffic. Turbojet traffic patterns at 2,000 feet MSL unless otherwise instructed.
Runway 15/33 is grooved.
Air National Guard caution: Bird Aircraft Strike Hazard Phase II period runs September through November and April through May. Expect increased bird activity. Contact Base Operations, Command Post, or the Supervisor of Flying for current birdwatch conditions.
PCR VALUE: 735/R/B/W/U.
Air National Guard: transient aircraft may be diverted to the civilian side during non-duty hours and weekends. A fee is required, and no ANG transient alert service is provided.
Fuel: Type A++ available for military use.
Military fluid service: off-base contracted LOX is available around the clock, requiring 24-hour advance notice.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Bangor International has five airfields within 31 NM. The closest is Dewitt Field / Old Town Municipal (KOLD), 10.88 NM northeast.
Part of the Maine and New Hampshire area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KBGR
We arrange catering, fuel and trip support here. Supplier prices reach you unchanged; our coordination fee sits on its own line.
The same order, priced two ways.
$2,400.00 catering order at KBGR.
Unchanged.
What the kitchen invoices us is what your quote reads.
One line, fixed.
It does not move with the size of the order.
At cost.
Passed on at the exact amount the processor took.
Market practice figures are industry averages, not a specific competitor.
Frequently asked questions
Does KBGR have customs and border clearance on site?
Yes, Bangor International Airport has CBP inspection services available on site, along with a USDA compliance agreement covering agricultural inspections. This combination makes KBGR a common port of entry for international business aviation arriving from Canada, Europe, and the North Atlantic tracks. Crews should still coordinate arrival details in advance to align with CBP officer availability. The airport is towered and operates with an ALL / ALL / ALL attendance schedule, supporting flexible arrival planning around customs processing.
What is the longest runway at Bangor International Airport?
Runway 15/33 at Bangor International Airport measures 11,440 feet long and 200 feet wide, with an asphalt, grooved surface. This is the airport's primary runway and also the figure used as the field's max paved distance. The grooved surface supports water dispersal during wet conditions. A short 100-by-100-foot concrete helipad, designated H1, is also listed on the field, but it serves a different function from the main runway.
How busy does business aviation traffic get at KBGR through the year?
Business aviation traffic at KBGR is concentrated in the summer months according to FAA TFMSC data on cross-border operations. July shows the highest monthly count at 1,057 operations, followed by August at 1,009 and September at 952. Winter months are considerably quieter, with February recording 458 operations and January 486. Dispatchers planning summer arrivals or departures at Bangor International Airport should anticipate this seasonal concentration when coordinating ramp and handling needs.
Are there restrictions on Air National Guard ramp access at Bangor International Airport?
Yes, ANG ramp access at Bangor International Airport requires prior permission. The Air National Guard facility operates 1100-1930Z Monday through Friday and is closed on weekends and holidays, according to the source remarks. PPR is required for the ANG ramp, and all transportation requirements and hazardous cargo must be pre-coordinated as part of that request. Separately, transient aircraft may be diverted to the civilian side during non-duty hours and weekends, and a fee applies since no ANG transient alert service is offered.
Is there a bird activity concern to plan around at KBGR?
Yes, Bangor International Airport notes a Bird Aircraft Strike Hazard Phase II caution period. This heightened bird activity period falls in September through November and again in April through May. Crews operating during these windows should contact Base Ops, Command Post, or the Supervisor of Flying for the current birdwatch condition before arrival or departure. This applies specifically to the Air National Guard side of the field referenced in the source remarks.