Bar Harbor Airport
Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport is a medium airport serving Bar Harbor, United States, and it is the main air gateway for travelers heading to Mount Desert Island and the surrounding Downeast Maine coast. Known by the codes BHB and KBHB, the airport offers a smaller, easier-to-navigate alternative to large regional hubs, which can be especially helpful for visitors who want a straightforward arrival before continuing on to hotels, parks, and waterfront towns.
About Bar Harbor Airport
Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport is a medium airport serving Bar Harbor, United States, and it is the main air gateway for travelers heading to Mount Desert Island and the surrounding Downeast Maine coast. Known by the codes BHB and KBHB, the airport offers a smaller, easier-to-navigate alternative to large regional hubs, which can be especially helpful for visitors who want a straightforward arrival before continuing on to hotels, parks, and waterfront towns.
The airport has two asphalt runways, giving it useful flexibility for day-to-day operations and changing conditions. Runway 04/22 is the longer of the two at 5,200 feet and is lighted, which supports arrivals and departures in lower-light periods. A second runway, 17/35, measures 3,363 feet and adds operational convenience. For travelers, that means an airport designed to handle regional traffic efficiently while still feeling compact and approachable.
Overview
Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport is a medium airport serving Bar Harbor, United States, and it is the main air gateway for travelers heading to Mount Desert Island and the surrounding Downeast Maine coast. Known by the codes BHB and KBHB, the airport offers a smaller, easier-to-navigate alternative to large regional hubs, which can be especially helpful for visitors who want a straightforward arrival before continuing on to hotels, parks, and waterfront towns.
Key facts
- Airport name: Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport
- Location served: Bar Harbor, United States
- Airport type: Medium airport
- Elevation: 83 ft (25 m)
- Time zone: America/New_York
- Codes: BHB (IATA), KBHB (ICAO)
What this means for travelers
For most visitors, the biggest advantage of Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport is convenience: it places you close to Bar Harbor without the longer ground transfer often required from larger airports farther away. Its modest size usually means shorter distances from curb to check-in and from aircraft to exit, which is especially welcome after a long trip. If you are planning onward travel, keep in mind that all airport activity follows the America/New_York time zone.
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FAQ
Bar Harbor Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
3 common questions
- Bar Harbor Airport is located in Bar Harbor, United States (North America), at coordinates 44.450°, -68.360°.
- Its IATA code is BHB and its ICAO code is KBHB.
- Bar Harbor Airport operates on America/New_York local time.