Houlton International Airport — Houlton, United States
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereHoulton International Airport in Houlton uses the IATA code HUL, with KHUL as its ICAO identifier.
Distance & flight time from HUL
Houlton International Airport
HUL is Houlton International Airport, a small facility in Houlton, Maine, situated near the Canadian border in Aroostook County. Despite its international designation, HUL functions mainly as a general aviation airport, having once served as a customs point given its proximity to New Brunswick, Canada. Houlton is a small border town known for potato farming and its role as a gateway between the U.S. and Canada along Route 1 and Interstate 95's northern terminus. HUL does not currently offer scheduled commercial airline service, instead supporting private, agricultural, and occasional cross-border aviation traffic in this rural northern Maine region.
Runways at Houlton International Airport (HUL)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 2700 ft (823 m) | 60 ft (18 m) | ASP |
| 05/23 | 5015 ft (1529 m) | 100 ft (30 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Houlton International Airport (HUL)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| ASOS | ASOS | 132.025 MHz |
| CNTR | BOSTON CNTR | 120.25 MHz |
| RDO | BANGOR RDO | 122.2 MHz |
| UNIC | CTAF/UNICOM | 122.8 MHz |
Airports near Houlton International Airport (HUL)
- Presque Isle International Airport (PQI) — 65.8 km (40.9 mi)
- Caribou Municipal Airport (CAR) — 85.0 km (52.8 mi)
- Fredericton International Airport (YFC) — 101.5 km (63.1 mi)
- Saint-Léonard Airport (YSL) — 115.0 km (71.5 mi)
- Bangor International Airport (BGR) — 167.2 km (103.9 mi)
- Saint John Airport (YSJ) — 172.8 km (107.4 mi)
- Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport (BHB) — 191.3 km (118.9 mi)
- Miramichi Airport (YCH) — 204.3 km (126.9 mi)
HUL carries an International designation due to its border-crossing history near New Brunswick, Canada, though it now serves mainly general aviation. It should not be confused with Helsinki, whose code is HEL.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Houlton International Airport?
The IATA code for Houlton International Airport is HUL.
What is the ICAO code for Houlton International Airport?
The ICAO code for Houlton International Airport is KHUL. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.