A zillion soldiers repatriate via Bangor and that might solve part of the mystery.
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But the more significant answer is that it's the primary diversion airport for transatlantic flights when NYC area airports are closed or very limited capacity. It's the first appropriately equipped airport after twinjets cross into US airspace from Europe.
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"Bangor: America's Gander"
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