KSBN

VFR

SOUTH BEND INTL

SOUTH BEND · INDIANA

Elev
798.4'
Longest RWY
Tower
0530-0000 SUN-FRI, 0530-2345 SAT.
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR17:54Z
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Before you fly into KSBN
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
0530-0000 SUN-FRI, 0530-2345 SAT. local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
1,798.4'
MSL · field 798.4' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF KSBN

Current METAR

Observed 17:54Z

KSBN 101754Z 36005KT 10SM SCT028 28/22 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP127 T02830217 10289 20228 50001
Wind
360° @ 5 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
28°C / 22°C
Altimeter
29.92 inHg
Clouds
SCT
Density alt
2,550 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
3 NM NW
VFR sectional
CHICAGO
ARTCC
ZAU · CHICAGO
NOTAM facility
SBN (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Not published.

Flight service · Hours

FSS HUF
TERRE HAUTE1-800-WX-BRIEF

Frequencies

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No frequencies.

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
360° · 5 kt

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

ILS OR LOC RWY 09R
KSBN · 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)
HIGH/LOW
Oxygen (bulk)
HIGH/LOW
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AFRT,CARGO,CHTR,INSTR,RNTL

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
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.

No airport notes published for this field.

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · KSBN

Answer card
ICAO
KSBN
Name
SOUTH BEND INTL
Location
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
Elevation
798.4 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,798.4 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 0530-0000 SUN-FRI, 0530-2345 SAT.
Total runways
0
Longest runway
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
0
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
360° at 5 kt
Favored runway now

South Bend Intl is in South Bend, Indiana. The field elevation is 798.4 ft MSL. It has three asphalt runways. The longest is 8,412 ft on 09R/27L. South Bend has a control tower. Tower hours are 0530-0000 Sunday through Friday. Saturday hours are 0530-2345.

Two ILS approaches are published. They serve runway ends 09R and 27L. The pattern altitude is not published in the facts, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The airport sits in Class C airspace. Clearance delivery is handled by South Bend Approach when it is open. If Approach is closed, use Chicago ARTCC for clearance delivery.

Signature Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Atlantic Aviation is also on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Runway 09L/27R has published limits. It is not available for certain scheduled passenger operations. It is also closed when the tower is closed. The field has bird activity in and around the airport. If you are flying a larger aircraft, check the ramp and taxiway limits before you go. The published remarks also call out high tension wires near the 27R approach path. Brief that side carefully.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KSBN?
The facts do not publish a pattern altitude for KSBN. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
What ILS approaches are available at South Bend Intl?
KSBN has 2 ILS approaches. They serve runway ends 09R and 27L.
What are the tower hours at KSBN?
The tower is open 0530-0000 Sunday through Friday. On Saturday it is open 0530-2345.
Which FBOs are on the field at KSBN?
Signature Aviation and Atlantic Aviation are on the field. Signature carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Atlantic carries 100LL and Jet A.
Is there anything special to know about runway 09L/27R at KSBN?
Yes. Runway 09L/27R is not available for certain Part 121 and Part 380 passenger operations. It is closed when the tower is closed. It also has published weight limits.
Are there any approach or obstacle concerns on the 27R side at KSBN?
Yes. The published remarks call out 92 ft high tension wires near the 27R approach path. Be alert on right base. Check the current Chart Supplement before flying that side.
Can I use the ramp at KSBN as a transient pilot?
The published remarks say the aircraft ramp is restricted to scheduled commercial traffic and aircraft with wingspans greater than 100 ft. All others need 24 hour prior permission.
What should a first-time pilot watch for at KSBN?
KSBN is a towered Class C field with bird activity noted in the remarks. Review the current Chart Supplement for any local procedures. Brief the 09L/27R restrictions and the wires near 27R before arrival.

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