KCAR - Caribou Municipal Airport, 12 Airport Drive, Caribou, ME (2026)

The airport is owned by the City of Caribou and was established in 1929.

01/16/2026

The Gateway to the County: A Look Back at Caribou Municipal Airport (CAR)

Did you know that Caribou Municipal Airport (CAR) has been a vital link for Northern Maine for nearly a century? From its early days of grass runways to its role in the "Golden Age" of aviation, our local airport has a story worth sharing! 🌲✈️

🕒 Quick History Flight Path:

• The Early Days (1920s-30s): Aviation in Caribou took flight as local pilots sought a reliable landing strip in the heart of Aroostook County. It quickly became a hub for agricultural transport and local travel.

• The War Effort: Like many regional airports, Caribou played its part during the mid-20th century, supporting local civil defense and serving as a key waypoint for pilots navigating the vast North Country.

• Commercial Connection: For years, Caribou was a stop for regional carriers (like Northeast Airlines), connecting "The County" directly to the rest of New England and beyond.

• The Modern Era: Today, CAR serves as a critical asset for general aviation, emergency medical services (LifeFlight), and supporting our local economy.

🌟 Why It Matters Today
While the planes have changed, the mission hasn't. Whether it’s bringing in business leaders, supporting our local farmers, or providing a base for emergency services, the airport remains a symbol of Caribou’s connection to the world.

📸 We want to see your memories! Do you have old photos of planes at CAR? Did you take your first flight here? Drop your stories and photos in the comments below! 👇

12/18/2025

Stay connected with the Caribou Municipal Airport (KCAR)! As the second to the northernmost airport in the United States, Frenchville being the first, we are a vital hub for general aviation, business, and, most importantly, life-saving emergency services for Aroostook County. 🚁💨
🚑 LifeFlight of Maine: A Lifeline in the Sky
We are proud to support LifeFlight of Maine, the state’s only air ambulance service. In a region where every minute counts, their fleet utilizes our runways and facilities to provide ICU-level care to patients in critical need.
Did you know?
• The Fleet: LifeFlight operates state-of-the-art Leonardo AgustaWestland 109SP helicopters (known as Lima Foxtrot, Xray Mike, and Whiskey Mike). These aircraft are chosen for their incredible speed—cruising at 165 mph—and their advanced all-weather flight technology.
• Precision Access: Caribou Municipal serves as a critical landing site for LifeFlight’s helicopters and their fixed-wing King Air airplane, especially when transferring patients from local medical facilities to specialized trauma centers in Bangor, Portland, or Boston.
• Advanced Tech: Thanks to our airport's infrastructure, LifeFlight can utilize specialized GPS flight routes that allow them to fly safely even when weather conditions are less than ideal.
Supporting our local airports means supporting the safety and health of our entire community. Safe flying! ✈️🌲

10/15/2025

Amazing sunset veiws tonight at KCAR! Holding short of runway 1 Niner….

10/14/2025

A Ring of Lifelines for Northern Maine! 🚁🚑✈️

Did you know that Caribou Municipal Airport (CAR) is one of the critical hubs for emergency medical services in Aroostook County?

Our airport is a vital link that brings together top-tier local and regional care:
1. Caribou Fire and Ambulance Department: The dedicated professionals from Caribou Fire & Ambulance are often the first on the scene. They ensure quick, high-level ground transport and frequently work with LifeFlight to coordinate patient transfers.
2. LifeFlight of Maine: When every second counts, LifeFlight's critical care teams use the airport to rapidly airlift patients to specialized medical centers across the state and beyond.

LifeFlight of Maine operates an impressive fleet, including the powerful and fast Leonardo AgustaWestland A109 series light twin-engine helicopters, as well as a King Air fixed-wing airplane for long-distance, all-weather transports.

We are proud to have an airport that supports this seamless, life-saving chain of care, from the initial 911 call with Caribou Ambulance to the air transport by LifeFlight.
Thank you to all the first responders, pilots, and medical staff who make this possible!

Address

12 Airport Drive
Caribou, ME
04736

Website

https://www.cariboumaine.org/living-in-caribou/airport/

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