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KCAR

Caribou Municipal Airport · Caribou

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
626 ft / 191 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
RDO 122.30 MHz (BANGOR RDO)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Caribou Municipal Airport (KCAR), located in Caribou, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 2 active runways with a maximum elevation of 626 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Caribou Municipal Airport
ICAO / IATA
KCAR / CAR
Municipality
Caribou
Country
Region
US-ME — Maine
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
626 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 01 / 19
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 4,003 ft / 1,220 m
Runway Width: 100 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 347.3° / 167.3°
RWY 01 (347.3°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 19 (167.3°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 11 / 29
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 3,017 ft / 920 m
Runway Width: 75 ft / 23 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 86° / 266°
RWY 11 (86°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 29 (266°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

ASOS ASOS
135.13 MHz
CNTR BOSTON CNTR
124.75 MHz
RDO BANGOR RDO
122.30 MHz
UNIC CTAF/UNICOM
122.80 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

KPQIILS
Presque Isle International Airport
20 km / 11 nm
CYSL
Saint-Léonard Airport
35 km / 19 nm
KHUL
Houlton International Airport
85 km / 46 nm
CYRI
Rivière-du-Loup Airport
154 km / 83 nm
CYFCILS
Fredericton Airport
159 km / 86 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026