N E S W 134°
15 / 33
RWY 15/33
HDG 134°
LEN 11,440 ft
Bangor International Airport

Runway 15 at KBGR

Runway 15/33 at Bangor International Airport (KBGR) in Bangor is a 11,440 ft, lighted, asphalt runway oriented 134°/314°. The runway is 200 ft wide. SkyMeter has observed 434 landings and 292 departures on this runway over the last 30 days, with approximately 0.2% of arrivals resulting in a go-around (1 events). Trace data shows an average final-approach slope of 2.5°, touchdowns averaging 3,357 ft past the threshold, a typical touchdown ground speed of 112 kt, a 4.5 kt average crosswind component, a 3.7 kt average headwind.

Last 30 Days
726 Operations
292 Deps / 434 Arrs

Runway 15/33 at Bangor International Airport (KBGR) in Bangor is a 11,440 ft, lighted, asphalt runway oriented 134°/314°. The runway is 200 ft wide. SkyMeter has observed 434 landings and 292 departures on this runway over the last 30 days, with approximately 0.2% of arrivals resulting in a go-around (1 events). Trace data shows an average final-approach slope of 2.5°, touchdowns averaging 3,357 ft past the threshold, a typical touchdown ground speed of 112 kt, a 4.5 kt average crosswind component, a 3.7 kt average headwind.

Runway at a Glance

Arrival Volume

434 landings observed on Runway 15 in the last 30 days, alongside 292 departures.

Low Go-Around Rate

0.2% of arrivals at Runway 15 result in a go-around (1 in the last 30 days).

Peak Hour

Busiest landing window observed at 14:00 with 7 arrivals on the recent sample.

Average Touchdown Zone

Aircraft touch down on average 3,357 ft from the threshold on Runway 15.

Prevailing Wind & Gust History

Over the past 365 days, winds at KBGR have prevailed from the south (180°), accounting for roughly 21% of windy observations. Average wind speed sits at 5.9 kt with peak gusts to 57 kt. Strong-wind days are infrequent here.

Light Crosswind Component

Average crosswind on landing is 4.5 kt at touchdown, measured against runway 15 alignment.

Approach Slope

Final-approach slope averages 2.5° on Runway 15, shallower than the standard 3°.

Landing Behavior and Touchdown Performance

The metrics below are computed from ADS-B trace data observed at Runway 15 over the last 30 days. Each value is shown only when at least 10 valid samples were available; sparse cells are hidden rather than estimated.

Avg approach slope
2.5°
Avg touchdown GS
112 kts
Avg touchdown zone
3,357 ft
Avg headwind
3.7 kt

Hourly Landing Distribution

01:00 1 landings
03:00 1 landings
04:00 3 landings
05:00 1 landings
06:00 1 landings
10:00 2 landings
12:00 1 landings
13:00 5 landings
14:00 7 landings
15:00 2 landings
16:00 5 landings
17:00 5 landings
18:00 3 landings
19:00 4 landings
20:00 1 landings
21:00 7 landings
22:00 1 landings

Recent observed landings on Runway 15 grouped by hour-of-day (UTC).

Go-Around Analysis

A go-around occurs when a pilot aborts a landing attempt and initiates a climb to return for another approach. While go-arounds are a normal safety procedure, their frequency and causes provide insight into operational challenges at specific runways. Runway 15 experienced go-arounds in 0.2% of arrivals over the last 30 days (1 events of 435 attempts).

Recent Go-Around Events

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2026-07-02 02:17
Other
1654facd-a112-3a45-9849-03a190d9f50d
2026-07-02 02:17
Other
1654facd-a112-3a45-9849-03a190d9f50d
2026-07-02 02:17
Other
1654facd-a112-3a45-9849-03a190d9f50d
2026-07-02 02:17
Other

These events represent normal safety procedures and do not indicate operational deficiencies.

Go-Around Causes Distribution

Other 4 events (100%)

Environmental factors dominate go-around causes, indicating that operational procedures remain sound.

Approach Types and Categories

Aircraft approach runways using different procedures based on weather conditions, visibility, and available navigation equipment. An Instrument Landing System (ILS) approach provides precision horizontal and vertical guidance using ground-based radio signals, enabling aircraft to land in low visibility conditions. Visual approaches require pilots to maintain visual contact with the runway and surrounding terrain, typically used during clear weather. Area Navigation (RNAV) approaches use GPS technology to guide aircraft along specific flight paths.

Approach Categories Explained

Category (CAT) classifications define minimum visibility and decision height requirements for instrument approaches. Higher categories enable operations in lower visibility conditions.

CAT I
Decision Height: 200 ft
Visibility: 550m
CAT II
Decision Height: 100 ft
Visibility: 300m
CAT III
Decision Height: 0-50 ft
Visibility: 0-200m
Visual
Clear of Clouds
Visibility: 5 km

Wind and Environmental Factors

Wind conditions directly impact runway operations, influencing approach difficulty, landing performance, and runway selection. Runway 15 benefits from favorable wind alignment, with prevailing winds creating minimal crosswind components for most operations. Average wind speeds of 12 knots pose no operational constraints for commercial aircraft.

24-Hour Wind Pattern

17:00
190° at 9 kts, gusting 16 kts
9 kts
21:00
213° at 9 kts, gusting 16 kts
9 kts
04:00
270° at 4 kts, gusting 0 kts
4 kts
10:00
257° at 6 kts, gusting 9 kts
6 kts
03:00
275° at 4 kts, gusting 9 kts
4 kts
12:00
180° at 5 kts, gusting 0 kts
5 kts
13:00
188° at 6 kts, gusting 0 kts
6 kts
14:00
179° at 5 kts, gusting 0 kts
5 kts
15:00
165° at 10 kts, gusting 0 kts
10 kts
16:00
172° at 8 kts, gusting 0 kts
8 kts
18:00
170° at 7 kts, gusting 0 kts
7 kts
19:00
160° at 6 kts, gusting 0 kts
6 kts
20:00
170° at 6 kts, gusting 0 kts
6 kts
22:00
160° at 12 kts, gusting 0 kts
12 kts
01:00
170° at 13 kts, gusting 18 kts
13 kts
05:00
180° at 7 kts, gusting 0 kts
7 kts
06:00
160° at 4 kts, gusting 0 kts
4 kts
METAR
0° at 0 kts, gusting 0 kts
0 kts

Wind patterns show typical diurnal variation with stronger winds during midday hours.

Average Speed
12 kts
Peak Gust
18 kts
Prevailing Direction
134°
Avg Crosswind
8 kts

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About This Data

This analysis covers 726 operations recorded over the past 30 days, derived from global ADS-B flight broadcasts. Coverage may be incomplete in areas with limited ground-station reception, and statistics may vary with weather and traffic volume.