The Heart of Maine’s Air Travel: A Breakdown of Its Busiest Airports

Let’s be honest, air travel can be a nightmare.

Endless security lines, packed terminals, overpriced food courts, scarce parking, and the constant hustle of the crowd can push even the most patient traveler to their limits. Simply put, flying commercial is one of the most exhausting experiences out there.

Maine Makes it Relatively Easy to Fly Commercially

However, we Mainers are quite lucky. Our two commercial airports are a godsend. Easy in, easy out. It's a completely different flying experience, and truly small market flying at its finest.

But what if I told you there were even smaller commercial airports in Maine? I'm talking about airports that make Portland and Bangor looks like JFK and LaGuardia.

There are airports (like the ones in Augusta, Rockland, and Bar Harbor) with commercial service to Boston. How about Presque Isle, which has Jetblue flights to Boston. These routes and locations give even more Mainers an opportunity to fly out of here and see the rest of the country, and even the world.

There are even a handful of airports in Maine that operate more in a private commercial capacity. Some serve an executive function, like Brunswick, while others focus more on instruction and private charter services.

What are the Busiest Airports in Maine?

Despite their varying sizes and functions, all of these airports share one thing in common: a rich and fascinating history.

Many of the state’s coastal airports date back to World War II, while others were established during the New Deal era. Regardless of how they came to be, each airport has served its purpose with intention and continues to stand as a testament to human endurance and innovation.

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Below is a list of the 10 busiest commercial airports in Maine—some of which may surprise you.