Community Outreach

Bangor International Airport (BGR) is dedicated quality and friendly service to the Bangor community and beyond. Our focus is to produce the greatest possible overall economic benefit to the region, including Atlantic Canada by working with community partners on regional endeavors. Developing a strong community outreach to share our role here in our region is our ongoing goal.

Airport Youth Program

BGR prides itself in being an active force in the promotion of education for the community’s youth. With the development and growth of the youth program, children learn about math, science, geography, travel and more!

BGR invites people of all ages to visit the airport where they will learn about the airport’s purpose, its operations and its history. This program allows tour participants to gain an understanding about the airport’s inner workings and the variety of career paths that are associated with it including aviation management, business, customer service, communications, law enforcement and more.

Tours of the airport can easily be tailored to a school’s or group’s specific interest. Typically, educational tours last approximately two hours; however, this can be shortened to meet schedule requirements for an individual school or group. (Please note, lunch is not provided as part of the BGR  Tours Program.)

While we can’t tour the inside of an aircraft, we will be able to show you around our terminal and take you to our Dispatch Center where you’ll have a great view of our runway. You’ll learn more about the typical passenger experience from a TSA officer as staffing and timing permits. We can also arrange for your group to meet U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers and even a Bangor Police Department K9 Team.

A tour of the Maine Troop Greeters Museum is an option as well, provided that their volunteers are available at the time your group plans to visit. Depending on weather conditions and the availability of transportation, we may be able to take you for a drive on the runway, which is always an exciting adventure!

How to Request a Tour of BGR

We ask for at least two week’s notice to ensure availability, staffing, and proper accommodations. To schedule a tour, please start by contacting Marketing Assistant Angel Matson (amatson@flybangor.com). Click here for more information.

It is recommended that all tour attendees are at least of school-age and the group size does not exceed more than 18 including youth and chaperones. If you have a group that is younger than school age, or exceeds 18 people, please contact us to discuss your request.

Area Chambers of Commerce & Civic Organizations

BGR maintain a strong community presence by representing BGR as members of the local Chambers of Commerce and community organizations.

Community & Special Events

In addition to hosting its own airport-related events, BGR supports its communities by sponsoring and participating in selected industry and civic related events that tie into the airport’s activities and help increase awareness of BGR’s community outreach and educational programs.