Airports in Maine

Maine is located in the northeastern part of the USA. It is a popular tourist destination, especially for neighboring Canadians. However, there are only six Maine airports offering commercial and charter flights. Out of those six, only Portland airport has some kind of notable air traffic. Other airports are located in smaller cities, and serve as an alternative airports for mostly regional flights. Cape Air is a common airline operating at these smaller airports. If Maine airports are not an optimal solution for your travel plans, you can look at airports in Massachusetts. Also, make sure to check our map of airports in Maine at the end of the post.

List of airports

Portland International Jetport – IATA Code – PWM (~ 2.1 M Passengers)

Portland Airport is the busiest Maine airport, located about 2.5 km from Portland downtown. Airport is popular among low-cost carriers like jetBlue and Southwest, making it the common choice for travelers to Maine. Currently, there are plans on expanding the airport area, which should be done in upcoming years. As for the top routes, NYC and Baltimore are the most frequent ones. Focus is on domestic connections, more than on international. Portland airport is also fairly close to summer resorts nearby, like Old Orchard Beach and Kennebunkport.

Bangor International Airport – IATA Code – BGR

Nearby city(s): Bangor (4.5 km)
Airline(s): Allegiant Air, American, United

Knox County Regional Airport – IATA Code – RKD

Nearby city(s): Rockland (6 km)
Airline(s): Cape Air

Presque Isle International Airport – IATA Code – PQI

Also Called: Northern Maine Regional Airport at Presque Isle
Nearby city(s): Presque Isle (1.5 km)
Airline(s): United Express

Augusta State Airport – IATA Code – AUG

Nearby city(s): Augusta (2 km)
Airline(s): Cape Air

Hancock County–Bar Harbor Airport – IATA Code – BHB

Nearby city(s): Bar Harbor (15 km)
Airline(s): Cape Air, Silver Airways

Airports in neighboring states

Airports in New Hampshire

Airports in Massachusetts