Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport – BHB Bar Harbor
The Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport is a public airport owned by the county of Hancock in Trenton, Maine. It is situated 9 miles away from the central district of Bar Harbor. The airport serves Hancock County with charter and commercial air services. Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport (BHB) becomes one of the busiest airports in Maine, private jet operations transport visitors in one of the summer colonies in the country, Mount Desert Island. 16,475 passengers were served by the airport during 12 months ending in June 2017.
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The airport has two asphalt-paved runways. It is also one of the uncontrolled towers without a control tower. The town of Bar Harbor where BHB airport is situated is a gateway to the neighboring cliffs and mountains of Acadia National Park. The clear waters close to Bar Harbor is ideal for whale watching and kayaking. Its surrounding landscapes also attract bikers all ovr the country.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Although there are no airport lounges or hotels in the airport, a lot of accommodations can be found just a few miles away. The Atlantic Oceanside Hotel and Conference Center is offering accommodations fronting the ocean. The hotel features daily cruises and has both indoor and outdoor pools. A continental breakfast is served to guests daily. Guests can also work out at the hotel’s fitness center or relax at the hot tub. The Best Western Acadia Park Inn and the White Birches Motel are also a wonderful accommodation option near the airport.
BGR-Bangor International Airportis also a public airport serving the country of Maine.
