Ticket to a Better BGR

Ticket to a Better BGR

2025 a time for opportunity and growth at Bangor International Airport (BGR)

The Need for Change

This project is more than a runway renovation; it’s a promise to our community, passengers, and partners that BGR will continue to soar as a gateway to the world, grounded in safety, innovation, and resilience.

As we step into 2025, we should to take a moment to reflect on the progress we’ve made and look ahead to what’s next. Last year was filled with significant projects aimed at improving the experience here at BGR, and while we achieved a lot, there’s still more to accomplish.

One of the biggest undertakings remains the rehabilitation of our runway, which had reached the end of its useful life. In 2024, we successfully completed the first half of this critical project. Along the way, we learned valuable lessons that have helped us better prepare for the second and final phase, scheduled for the 2025 construction season.

Support All Around

This project wouldn’t be possible without the incredible support from our partners and the community:

• Federal Aviation Administration (FAA): Contributing $27.4 million.
• Maine Air National Guard (MEANG): Providing $16.4 million.
• Maine Department of Transportation (Maine DOT) and Bangor International Airport: Each offering $1.5 million.

What’s Next

To help you plan, here are the key dates when the runway will be closed for crews to safely and efficiently complete their work:

Runway Project

2025 Runway Construction Schedule

Runway 15-33 Construction Begins

Monty Moose Parking Lot

The new Monty Moose Parking Lot has been completed!

With passenger traffic numbers increasing by more than 30%  in the last 5 years at BGR, it was time for an additional, convenient long-term parking option.

Located adjacent to Godfrey Boulevard, the newly constructed parking lot allows an added capacity of more than 800 parking spaces. Remember to follow the instructions on signage along Godfrey Boulevard to help determine your best parking option when you arrive.

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Recent Updates

• 2025 Runway Construction ScheduleJanuary 16, 2025
  As we step into 2025, I want to take a moment to reflect on the progress we’ve made and look ahead to what’s next. Last year was filled with significant projects aimed at improving the experience here at BGR, and while we achieved a lot, there’s still more to accomplish. One of the biggest undertakings… Read more: 2025 Runway Construction Schedule
• Runway Project 15-33 Preps to Open Full LengthAugust 16, 2024
  As work wraps up for the season on the Runway 15-33 rehab project, we are beginning preparations to bring the runway back to full length. As a result, there will be a 16-hour full runway closure from 1900 local time on September 17, 2024 to 1100 local time on September 18, 2024. This closure is necessary to remove the temporary markings from the shortened runway, paint… Read more: Runway Project 15-33 Preps to Open Full Length
• Runway 15-33 Project UpdateJune 27, 2024
  We have moved to Phase III of this season’s Runway 15-33 repaving project. Thanks to our valued partners and tenants, and diligent work from the construction crews on site and our own BGR employees, we successfully moved from a 11,440-foot runway down to just over 7,200 feet. This phase of the project is expected to… Read more: Runway 15-33 Project Update
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  Runway 15-33 Construction BeginsMay 6, 2024
  We are pleased to announce that construction on Runway 15-33 began promptly as scheduled Monday morning and the closure schedule will remain the same as previously announced with the runway closed: After the above dates, the runway length will be shortened, but no closures are anticipated that will impact the traveling public. This change will… Read more: Runway 15-33 Construction Begins
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  A Savvy Heads-Up: BGR’s Enhancements Mean Smoother Travels AheadApril 8, 2024
  As the snow gives way to spring, Bangor International Airport (BGR) is not just celebrating the thaw—it’s gearing up for growth. This season marks the beginning of a transformative period for BGR, with two major renovation and infrastructure improvement projects set to elevate the travel experience. Runway 15-33 Gets a Revamp BGR’s primary runway is… Read more: A Savvy Heads-Up: BGR’s Enhancements Mean Smoother Travels Ahead