Range Regional Airport (KHIB)
Medium airport · Hibbing, Minnesota, United States
Airport data
| Name | Range Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KHIB |
| IATA | HIB |
| Elevation | 1,354 ft (413 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 47°23'5" W 92°50'13" 47.38483, -92.83691 |
| Location | Hibbing, Minnesota, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 3,075 ft (937 m) | 75 ft | ASP | No |
| 13/31 | 6,758 ft (2060 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Range Regional Airport at a glance
Range Regional Airport is a medium airport in Hibbing, Minnesota, United States, known to airline systems as HIB. The field elevation of 1,354 ft (413 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KHIB are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 13/31 — offers 6,758 ft (2060 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KHIB shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Range Regional Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Duluth International Airport | KDLH | 77 km (42 NM) |
| Ely Municipal Airport | KELO | 90 km (49 NM) |
| Falls International Airport | KINL | 138 km (75 NM) |
| Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport | KBRD | 147 km (79 NM) |
| Fort Frances Municipal Airport | CYAG | 148 km (80 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Range Regional Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,354 ft field elevation of Range Regional Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Range Regional Airport
What is the ICAO code of Range Regional Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Range Regional Airport is KHIB, and its IATA code is HIB. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Range Regional Airport above sea level?
Range Regional Airport sits at an elevation of 1,354 feet (413 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Range Regional Airport located?
The airport lies at 47.3848, -92.8369 — in Hibbing, Minnesota, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Duluth International Airport, about 77 km away.
Does KHIB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KHIB appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Range Regional Airport?
Range Regional Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 13/31, measures 6,758 ft (2060 m) with a ASP surface.