Bangor International Airport

KBGR / BGR

Bangor, US

Last Updated
Mar 5, 12:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 1 hour ago
12:53Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
-3°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -10°C
15 kt
30° G22 kt
10 SM
Visibility
15,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1029 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KBGR 051253Z 03015G22KT 10SM FEW035 BKN150 BKN200 M03/M10 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP298 T10281100

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 192 ft
FEW 3,500 ft AGL
BKN 15,000 ft AGL
BKN 20,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,692 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
15,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
15,192 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
20,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
20,192 ft AMSL
QNH
1029 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1023 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (192 ft)
Pressure Alt
-281 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -2,395 ft
ISA Deviation: -17.6°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KBGR 051120Z 0512/0612 03009G18KT P6SM SCT035 BKN150 FM051600 04007KT P6SM BKN035
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
13:53Z BASE
+0h
VFR 30° 9 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 15,000 ft
16:00Z FM051600
+3h
VFR 40° 7 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 3,500 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BGR
15
33 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 15/33
Active: 33
11,440 ft 200 ft ASP 134°
7.5 kt 13.0 kt
60° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KBGR

4,875 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
73.4%
MVFR
16.1%
IFR
7.8%
LIFR
2.7%

Bangor International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 73.4% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 10.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 7.7 knots, with gusts recorded up to 32 knots. Calm conditions occur 21.4% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -26°C to 29°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 7.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 32 kt
Calm Winds: 21.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
14.6%
NE
3.7%
E
2.8%
SE
4.1%
S
13.6%
SW
6.3%
W
13%
NW
20.5%

Temperature Range

Average: -0.1°C
Range: -26°C to 29°C
-26°C 29°C

Visibility

Average: 9.1 SM
Below 3 SM: 4.5%
Fog Frequency: 3.4%

Best Months for VFR

March September February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 15/33
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4 kt

Statistics computed from 4,875 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Bangor International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KBGR
IATA Code: BGR
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 192 ft MSL

Location

City: Bangor
Country: US
Latitude: 44.807400°
Longitude: -68.828102°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 15/33
Length: 11,440 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Bangor International Airport

Overview

Bangor International Airport serves as a strategic aviation hub in central Maine, located at an elevation of 192 feet MSL. Situated at coordinates 44.807400, -68.828102, the airport provides critical infrastructure for regional and transit aircraft operations with its substantial 11,440-foot runway 15/33.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at KBGR demonstrate significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions predominating at 71.6% of observations. Winter operations can be challenging, with temperatures ranging from -24°C to 29°C and an average temperature of 2.5°C. Wind patterns are predominantly northwest at 315 degrees, with an average speed of 7.3 knots and occasional gusts up to 32 knots.

Notable Features

The airport's single runway 15/33 is an asphalt surface positioned to accommodate nearly 100% favorable wind conditions. Pilots should note that calm wind conditions occur in 21.4% of observations, with an average crosswind of just 4 knots. Visibility is generally excellent, averaging 9.1 statute miles with only 4.4% of observations showing visibility below 3 miles.

Approach Considerations

September through November offer the most consistently favorable VFR conditions for operations. Instrument meteorological conditions (IFR and LIFR) are present in approximately 11.8% of observations, with fog occurring in 3.8% of records. The extensive runway length and northwest wind alignment provide flexible approach options for most aircraft types.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.