Why the sky over Bangor has been quieter than normal

Why the sky over Bangor has been quieter than normal

It’s been quieter overhead in Bangor the past couple days. That’s because Bangor International Airport closed its runway Monday for the first of several 55-hour closures in the coming weeks as part of the next phase of a much-needed runway. The airport said the runway has reached the “end of its useful life.” So last spring, it completed the first phase of the runway’s upgrade. Now it’s time for the second phase. That will require closing the ru…

Phase 2 of 'Runway Rehab' underway at Bangor International Airport

The runway at Bangor International Airport, closed for upgrades since Monday, will reopen Wednesday afternoon as part of phase two rehabilitation efforts.