Bangor International Airport Abbreviation Code

April 26, 2021

Acronym

Bangor International Airport first opened its doors in 1929, when the city of Bangor was still a small, rural community. The airport was then called “Curtis Field” and was primarily used for small private aircraft. In the 1950s, the airport underwent a major expansion and modernization project that included adding runways and a new terminal building. By this time, Bangor had become a regional hub for air traffic as well as an important transportation link to Canada. During the 1960s and 1970s, the airport continued to grow in popularity and importance as airlines began offering regular service to destinations around the country and even some international flights. In 1981, the airport was officially renamed “Bangor International Airport” following its designation as an international air facility by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Over the years, Bangor International Airport has grown into one of Maine’s most important transportation hubs with daily flights to major cities throughout North America. The airport also serves as an important cargo hub for companies shipping goods between Maine and Canada. In recent years, BIA has seen renewed investment with millions of dollars being spent on upgrades to its facilities including new hangars and improved terminal buildings. This investment has allowed BIA to continue providing reliable service for travelers from around the world for more than 90 years.

BGR is the abbreviation code for Bangor International Airport. According to Abbreviation Finder, BGR can also mean:

Bangor International Airport Code

Bangor International Airport, ME (BGR)

The Bangor International Airport, also because of the Air National Guard stationed there known as Dow Air Force Base, is the most important aviation hub in the administrative district of Penobscot County, Maine.

  • URL: Bangor International Airport, ME (BGR)
  • Time zone: GMT -5
  • Service phone: +1 207 992-4600
  • Address: Bangor International Airport, 287 Godfrey Boulevard, Bangor, ME 04401, USA
  • Operator: City of Bangor
  • Parking: Yes, for a fee, short and long-term parking, but the first 15 minutes are free.
  • Getting There : Take Interstate Highway 95 to Exit # 184, then follow airport signs on Union Street.
  • Train connections: The closest possible Amtrak Rail Station is about 200 kilometers further southwest in Portland, from where there is a connection to the “Downeaster”, which runs from Portland to Boston.
  • Flight distribution on the days of the week: Monday (15.15%), Tuesday (13.53%), Wednesday (14.69%), Thursday (12.79%), Friday (14.59%), Saturday (15.90%), Sunday (13.35%)
  • other spellings: Bangor-ME, Dow Air Force Base, Бангор (Мэн), Μπανγκόρ, 班 戈 (缅因州), バ ン ゴ ー ル (メ イ ン 州), بانجور, بنگور, 뱅거

Most popular destinations from Bangor International Airport, ME (flights per week)

  1. New York – La Guardia Airport, NY (41, 23.84%)
  2. Philadelphia International Airport, PA (40, 23.26%)
  3. Washington DC – Ronald Reagan National Airport, VA (25, 14.53%)
  4. New York – Newark Liberty International Airport, NJ (24, 13.95%)
  5. Wilkes Barre-Scranton, PA (8, 4.65%)
  6. Charlotte Douglas International Airport, NC (8, 4.65%)
  7. Montrose Regional, CO (8, 4.65%)
  8. Richmond International Airport, VA (6, 3.49%)
  9. Orlando Sanford International Airport (6, 3.49%)
  10. St Petersburg – Clearwater International Airport (5, 2.91%)
  11. Other (0.57%)

Top airlines (share of take-offs / landings)

  1. American Airlines (205, 45.05%)
  2. United Airlines (88, 19.34%)
  3. Westjet (64, 14.07%)
  4. Delta Air Lines (26, 5.71%)
  5. Allegiant Air (22, 4.84%)
  6. Air New Zealand (4, 0.88%)
  7. Air France (1, 0.22%)
  8. KLM (1, 0.22%)
  9. Other (9.67%)

Location
The airport is located 5 kilometers west of Bangor. The quickest way to get to the airport for drivers coming from outside the airport is to use Interstate Highway 95. Take I-95 to Exit # 184, then follow signs to the airport on Union Street.

A bus connection to the airport is offered from Downtown Bangor with the “Capehart” route of the local public transport company BAT Community Connector. Please inquire about the exact departure times on site.