Bangor International Airport

KBGR / BGR

Bangor, US

Last Updated
May 14, 22:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Aging 1 hour ago
22:53Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
13°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 10°C
14 kt
100° G19 kt
10 SM
Visibility
4,800 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1010 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KBGR 142253Z 10014G19KT 10SM FEW030 OVC048 13/10 A2984 RMK AO2 RAB2157E48 SLP104 P0000 T01330100

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 192 ft
FEW 3,000 ft AGL
OVC 4,800 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,192 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
4,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,992 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Bangor International Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with overcast skies at 4,800 feet and 10 SM visibility. Note: This observation is 1.1 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east (100°) at 14 knots with gusts to 19 knots. Runway 15/33 is favored with a 9-knot headwind and 11-knot crosswind component (gusting to 15 knots crosswind).

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 4800 feet AGL (overcast), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 13°C (55°F) with a dewpoint of 10°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1010 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1004 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (192 ft)
Pressure Alt
290 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 96 ft
ISA Deviation: -1.6°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KBGR 141720Z 1418/1518 14013G23KT P6SM VCSH BKN045 FM150500 05004KT P6SM BKN013 FM150800 03004KT P6SM BKN008 FM151400 02006KT P6SM VCSH BKN011
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
23:55Z BASE
+0h
VFR 140° 13 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 4,500 ft
05:00Z FM150500
+6h
MVFR 50° 4 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 1,300 ft
08:00Z FM150800
+9h
IFR 30° 4 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 800 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: 15
11,440 ft 200 ft ASP 134°
9.0 kt 10.7 kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KBGR

6,949 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
69.6%
MVFR
16.3%
IFR
9.3%
LIFR
4.8%

Bangor International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 69.6% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 14.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 7.9 knots, with gusts recorded up to 32 knots. Calm conditions occur 18.3% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -26°C to 29°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, February, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 7.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 32 kt
Calm Winds: 18.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
13.9%
NE
4.3%
E
3.4%
SE
6.2%
S
18%
SW
5.7%
W
11.4%
NW
18.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 1.4°C
Range: -26°C to 29°C
-26°C 29°C

Visibility

Average: 9.1 SM
Below 3 SM: 4.4%
Fog Frequency: 3.2%

Best Months for VFR

September February November

Runway Wind Analysis

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

Statistics computed from 6,949 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 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.