Lea County Regional Airport (KHOB)
Medium airport · Hobbs, New Mexico, United States
Airport data
| Name | Lea County Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KHOB |
| IATA | HOB |
| Elevation | 3,661 ft (1116 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 32°41'15" W 103°13'1" 32.68750, -103.21700 |
| Location | Hobbs, New Mexico, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 8,000 ft (2438 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 13/31 | 6,002 ft (1829 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 17/35 | 4,370 ft (1332 m) | 100 ft | ASP | No |
Lea County Regional Airport at a glance
Lea County Regional Airport is a medium airport in Hobbs, New Mexico, United States, known to airline systems as HOB. The field elevation of 3,661 ft (1116 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KHOB 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 3 runways, the longest — 04/22 — offers 8,000 ft (2438 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04 points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KHOB 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 Lea County Regional Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Winkler County Airport | KINK | 101 km (55 NM) |
| Cavern City Air Terminal | KCNM | 106 km (57 NM) |
| Midland International Air and Space Port | KMAF | 126 km (68 NM) |
| Roswell Air Center Airport | KROW | 140 km (76 NM) |
| Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport | KLBB | 169 km (91 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Lea County Regional Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 3,661 ft field elevation of Lea County 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 Lea County Regional Airport
What is the ICAO code of Lea County Regional Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Lea County Regional Airport is KHOB, and its IATA code is HOB. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Lea County Regional Airport above sea level?
Lea County Regional Airport sits at an elevation of 3,661 feet (1116 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Lea County Regional Airport located?
The airport lies at 32.6875, -103.2170 — in Hobbs, New Mexico, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Winkler County Airport, about 101 km away.
Does KHOB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KHOB 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 Lea County Regional Airport?
Lea County Regional Airport has 3 runways. The longest, 04/22, measures 8,000 ft (2438 m) with a ASP surface.