KHIB

VFR

RANGE RGNL

HIBBING · MINNESOTA

Elev
1,353.7'
Longest RWY
6,758'13/31
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR16:53Z
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Before you fly into KHIB
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,353.7'
MSL · field 1,353.7' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 31
H/W +16 · X/W 5 kt R

METAR & TAF KHIB

Current METAR

Observed 16:53Z

KHIB 281653Z AUTO 33017G28KT 10SM FEW041 09/M01 A2990 RMK AO2 PK WND 33028/1606 SLP138 T00891011
Wind
330° @ 17G28 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
9°C / -1°C
Altimeter
29.90 inHg
Clouds
FEW
Density alt
983 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
4 NM SE
VFR sectional
GREEN BAY
ARTCC
ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
HIB (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
BARRETT ZIEMER
Address
11038 HIGHWAY 37, HIBBING MN 55746-8203

Flight service · Hours

FSS PNM
PRINCETON1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0400-2400

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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330° · 17 kt
RWY 31
310°M
Head/Tail
+16 kt
Crosswind
5 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 31

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 31 · 310° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,354 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
13/31Favored130° / 310°6,758 ftASPHStandard L
04/2247° / 227°3,075 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
136,758'6,758'6,758'6,758'PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR
316,758'6,758'6,758'6,758'PAPI 4-box left(2.9°)MALSR
043,075'3,075'3,075'3,075'10', road, 310' from thr, 250' R of cntrln, slope 11
223,075'3,075'3,075'3,075'17', road, 930' from thr, 350' R of cntrln, slope 42

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

ILS · 2

RWY 13
LS · CAT I
JAE
111.75
RWY 31
LS · CAT I
HIB
108.75
ILS OR LOC RWY 13
KHIB · IAP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LLA
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AMB,AVNCS,CHTR

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
Yes
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
No

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • For clearance delivery, contact Duluth Approach at 218-740-5950.Show FAA
  • This is a cold temperature airport. Altitude correction is required at or below minus 40 degrees Celsius.Show FAA
  • Field conditions are unmonitored from 2400 to 0400.Show FAA
  • Type I and IV deice fluid is available. Executive conference room, pilot lounge, and after hours service contact 218-263-4353. Advanced reservation or additional contact information is at the fixed base operator ramp entrance.Show FAA
  • Divided aircraft limitations include no international passenger processing. Only one aircraft gate is available. Limited sterile area space accommodates 125 passengers. Vending concessions only.Show FAA
  • Birds are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Activation or increased intensity of the medium intensity approach lighting system with runway alignment indicator lights for runways 13 and 31 and high intensity runway lights for runways 13 and 31 is on the common traffic advisory frequency. Precision approach path indicators for runways 13 and 31 operate continuously. High intensity runway lights for runways 13 and 31 are preset to low intensity.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 13/31The pavement classification rating value is 33/F/D/X/T.Show FAA
  • 04/22The pavement classification rating value is 3/F/B/X/U.Show FAA
  • 04/22Runway 04/22 is not available for Part 121 or Part 380 operations with scheduled passenger carrying operations of more than 9 passenger seats and non-scheduled passenger carrying operations of more than 30 passenger seats. It is closed at night.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Aircraft operations are not authorized in excess of 15 minutes before or after scheduled arrival or departure times without prior coordination with the airport manager. Twenty-four hour prior permission required for unscheduled aircraft operations greater than 30 passenger seats. Call the airport manager at 218-262-3451.Show FAA
  • Landing fee applies for all aircraft over 12,500 pounds.Show FAA
  • Transitional heated hangar space is available.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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Key facts · KHIB

Answer card
ICAO
KHIB
Name
RANGE RGNL
Location
HIBBING, MINNESOTA
Elevation
1,353.7 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,353.7 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
13/31 · 6,758 ft
Published ILS approaches
2
Published frequencies
5
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
330° at 17 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 31

Range Rgnl sits in Hibbing, Minnesota. The field elevation is 1,353.7 ft MSL. It has two asphalt runways. The longest is 13/31 at 6,758 ft. There is no control tower, so expect non-towered operations on CTAF 123.0. Clearance delivery goes through Duluth Approach. The published pattern altitude is not given, so use the current Chart Supplement and standard local procedures before you arrive.

ILS service is available to runway ends 13 and 31. Runway 13/31 also has medium intensity approach lighting with runway alignment indicator lights and high intensity runway lights. The PAPI for 13 and 31 operates continuously. Runway 04/22 is 3,075 ft. It is not available for certain scheduled passenger operations. It is also closed at night.

Hibbing Fueling Facility is on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. The airport remarks also note cold temperature procedures. Altitude correction is required at or below minus 40 degrees Celsius. Field conditions are unmonitored from 2400 to 0400. Birds are reported on and near the airport. The airport sits at a higher elevation for the region, so plan for performance and winter density altitude effects. Check the current Chart Supplement for any noise or curfew restrictions before flying in.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KHIB?
The pattern altitude is not published in the facts provided. Use the current Chart Supplement and local procedures before arrival. The airport sits at 1,353.7 ft MSL.
Does KHIB have ILS approaches?
Yes. ILS approaches are published for runway ends 13 and 31. Those are the ends to plan for if you want an instrument arrival.
Is KHIB towered or non-towered?
KHIB has no control tower. Use CTAF 123.0 for local traffic and coordinate clearances through Duluth Approach.
Which runway is the longest at KHIB?
Runway 13/31 is the longest runway. It is 6,758 ft long and asphalt paved.
What fuel is available on the field at KHIB?
Hibbing Fueling Facility is on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist.
What are the KHIB tower or airport operating restrictions at night?
There is no tower. Field conditions are unmonitored from 2400 to 0400. Runway 04/22 is closed at night.
Is there a noise abatement or curfew at KHIB?
Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any published noise or curfew restrictions before flying into the field. The facts provided do not list a specific noise procedure.
What should I know about winter operations at KHIB?
This is a cold temperature airport. Altitude correction is required at or below minus 40 degrees Celsius. Birds are also reported on and near the airport, so keep that in mind during taxi and departure.

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