Bangor International Airport (KBGR) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Bangor International Airport in Bangor, ME, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Bangor International Airport (KBGR) is a regional airport serving Bangor, ME at 192 ft. KBGR reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (15, 33), longest 11,440 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KBGR in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message when a new METAR changes the picture: flight category, wind, or ceiling past your selected minimums.
Wind from the south-southwest (200°) at 4 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 25,000 ft, temperature 13°C (55°F), altimeter 30.09 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KBGR 130353Z 20004KT 10SM FEW250 13/11 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP187 T01280111
What changed at KBGR?
Since the 0253Z (10:53 PM EDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0253Z report, conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KBGR
KBGR is currently VFR with winds from 200° at 4 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 15, about 4 knots. Density altitude is approximately -250 ft (field elevation 192 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Runway wind check
Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at KBGR. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15FAV | 11,440 ft | ASP | 2 kt head | 4 kt right |
| 33 | 11,440 ft | ASP | 2 kt tail | 4 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 4→4 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KBGR weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Bangor International Airport in Bangor, ME: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around KBGR is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KBGR
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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HKY UA /OV BXM/TM 0005/FL380/TP B737/TB NEG/RM ZTLFD 15
HKY UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BXMLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0005Reported at 00:05 UTC.FL380Altitude: 38,000 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM ZTLFD 15Remarks.Show raw report
BGR UA /OV BGR185075/TM 0001/FL390/TP B788/TB CONS LGT
BGR UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BGR185075Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0001Reported at 00:01 UTC.FL390Altitude: 39,000 ft MSL.TP B788Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGTTurbulence: continuous light.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KBGR
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KBGR reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 22 kt, the lowest ceiling was 20,000 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 33
- 54%
- 15
- 46%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2338Z (7:38 PM EDT)
TAF KBGR 122338Z 1300/1324 18009KT P6SM SKC FM131100 18007KT P6SM BKN025 FM131600 18012G21KT 6SM -SHRA OVC007
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KBGR
- IATA
- BGR
- FAA LID
- BGR
- City
- Bangor
- State
- Maine
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 192 ft
- Coordinates
- 44.8064, -68.8267
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 11,440 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 127.75 MHz
- AWOS/ASOS
- 127.75 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 18h 6m
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Historical Flying Weather at KBGR
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KBGR reported VFR conditions during about 75.6% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 257 VFR flying days a year. August had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 6.4 kt, calm 17.1% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 75.5 | 11.2 | 7.9 | 5.4 |
| Feb | 77.3 | 8.4 | 8.3 | 5.9 |
| Mar | 76.2 | 9.4 | 8.6 | 5.9 |
| Apr | 74.9 | 11.0 | 8.7 | 5.3 |
| May | 74.0 | 10.8 | 9.2 | 6.1 |
| Jun | 72.7 | 10.7 | 9.7 | 6.9 |
| Jul | 75.7 | 8.2 | 7.5 | 8.7 |
| Aug | 79.1 | 8.1 | 6.8 | 6.0 |
| Sep | 78.2 | 8.0 | 6.6 | 7.3 |
| Oct | 75.2 | 11.6 | 8.1 | 5.1 |
| Nov | 76.5 | 10.6 | 7.3 | 5.5 |
| Dec | 69.3 | 13.0 | 10.3 | 7.4 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 6.4 kt |
| Feb | 7.0 kt |
| Mar | 7.9 kt |
| Apr | 7.7 kt |
| May | 6.8 kt |
| Jun | 6.1 kt |
| Jul | 5.6 kt |
| Aug | 5.3 kt |
| Sep | 5.4 kt |
| Oct | 5.9 kt |
| Nov | 6.1 kt |
| Dec | 6.2 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KBGR airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Bangor International Airport in Bangor, ME shows the runway and taxiway layout across 2 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions. Review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2610 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KBGR weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KBGR?+
KBGR has 2 runways: 15, 33; the longest is 11,440 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KBGR report its own weather?+
Yes. Bangor International Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KBGR have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KBGR broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KBGR does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KBGR from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KBGR airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Bangor International Airport (KBGR) is shown on this page. It maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for Bangor International Airport (KBGR)
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Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Bangor International Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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