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Presque Isle, Maine

Presque Isle is the commercial center and largest city in Aroostook County, Maine, United States. The population was 8,797 at the 2020 Census.

Type CityPopulation 8,797

Why go

  • City in Maine, United States.
  • Served by Presque Isle International Airport (PQI).

History

Presque Isle is the commercial center and largest city in Aroostook County, Maine, United States. The population was 8,797 at the 2020 Census. The city is home to the University of Maine at Presque Isle, Northern Maine Community College, Northern Maine Fairgrounds, the Aroostook Centre Mall, and the Presque Isle International Airport.

Airports

Presque Isle International Airport (PQI) 1.3 mi to the centre
Presque Isle, ME, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 2 airlines (Alaska Airlines, Peninsula Airways) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. Boston (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 1 direct destination
  • Alaska Airlines AS (Saab 340) · 1 route: Boston
  • Peninsula Airways KS (Saab 340) · 1 route: Boston

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Caribou Municipal Airport (CAR) 13 mi to the centre
Caribou, ME, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Loring International Airport (LIZ) 19 mi to the centre
Limestone, ME, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Russell Field 9.3 mi to the centre
Easton, ME, US
Outdoor
Fort Fairfield Municipal Airport 9.6 mi to the centre
Fort Fairfield, ME, US
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Presque Isle International Airport (PQI); 9 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: PQI has direct flights to 1 destination on 2 airlines (incl. Boston).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Presque Isle, Maine. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

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