Drive time to Augusta State Airport (AUG)

Augusta State Airport (AUG / KAUG) is a medium-sized airport serving Augusta, Maine. It sits 352 feet above sea level and has 2 runways, the longest 5,002 feet. The largest population centre nearby is Portland, ME — the airport lies about 51 miles north-east of it in a straight line.

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From nearby cities

Driving to AUG from cities near Augusta

The 10 largest population centres within 90 miles of AUG. Distances below are straight-line; the road route is always longer. Select a city to calculate its real driving time and distance to the airport.

Straight-line distance from each city to Augusta State Airport
CityStraight line Airport lies
Waterville, ME 18 mi south-west Get drive time →
Lewiston, ME 26 mi north-east Get drive time →
Portland, ME 51 mi north-east Get drive time →
South Portland, ME 52 mi north-east Get drive time →
Westbrook, ME 53 mi north-east Get drive time →
Bangor, ME 60 mi south-west Get drive time →
Brewer, ME 61 mi south-west Get drive time →
Saco, ME 65 mi north-east Get drive time →
Biddeford, ME 66 mi north-east Get drive time →
Eustis, ME 70 mi south-east Get drive time →
Alternatives

Other airports near AUG

Within 200 miles, straight-line. A slightly farther airport is sometimes the shorter drive — check both before you book.

Reference

AUG at a glance

IATA code
AUG
ICAO code
KAUG
Serving
Augusta, Maine
State
Maine
Elevation
352 ft
Runways
2
Longest runway
5,002 ft
Coordinates
44.3206, -69.7973
Classification
Medium-sized airport
Reference
Wikipedia

Airport, runway and elevation figures come from the OurAirports open database. Routes are calculated to the airport's map reference point, which at a large airport may sit a few minutes from your specific terminal.

Timing

When to leave for a flight from AUG

Leave home drive time + 2 hours before a domestic departure from AUG, or drive time + 3 hours before an international one.

Those buffers cover bag drop, security and the walk to the gate, but not getting from your car to the terminal — at a medium-sized airport like AUG, allow another 15–30 minutes to park and ride in, or 30–45 if you are returning a rental car. The drive estimate above is free-flow and does not model live traffic. Full guide to timing your departure →

Same state

Other airports in Maine

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FAQ

Questions about driving to AUG

How long does it take to drive to AUG?

It depends on your starting point. Enter your address in the calculator on this page and you'll get a road-distance driving estimate to Augusta State Airport, plus the option to start from any of the 10 nearby cities listed above.

What is the airport code for Augusta?

Augusta State Airport uses the IATA code AUG and the ICAO code KAUG. It is classified as a medium-sized airport and sits at 352 feet above sea level.

How far is AUG from Portland?

Portland, ME is about 51 miles from AUG in a straight line. Road distance is longer — use the calculator above with Portland as your starting point for the actual driving time.

Which other airports are near AUG?

Within 200 miles: RKD (39 mi), PWM (53 mi), BGR (58 mi), BHB (71 mi). Distances are straight-line, so compare the actual drive times before choosing — a closer airport is not always a shorter drive.

How early should I leave for a flight from AUG?

Work backwards from your departure time: subtract two hours for a domestic flight (three for international), then subtract your drive time to AUG. The calculator on this page does that arithmetic for you once you enter your starting address, and adds the parking and shuttle time you should allow on top.