Mobile Regional Airport (KMOB)
Medium airport · Mobile, Alabama, United States
Airport data
| Name | Mobile Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KMOB |
| IATA | MOB |
| Elevation | 219 ft (67 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 30°41'28" W 88°14'34" 30.69120, -88.24280 |
| Location | Mobile, Alabama, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 8,502 ft (2591 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 18/36 | 4,376 ft (1334 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Mobile Regional Airport at a glance
Mobile Regional Airport is a medium airport in Mobile, Alabama, United States, known to airline systems as MOB. The field elevation of 219 ft (67 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KMOB 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 — 15/33 — offers 8,502 ft (2591 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 15 points roughly 150° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KMOB 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 Mobile Regional Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Downtown Airport | KBFM | 18 km (10 NM) |
| Keesler Air Force Base | KBIX | 72 km (39 NM) |
| Gulfport Biloxi International Airport | KGPT | 85 km (46 NM) |
| Naval Air Station Pensacola Forrest Sherman Field | KNPA | 96 km (52 NM) |
| Pensacola International Airport | KPNS | 104 km (56 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Mobile Regional Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 219 ft field elevation of Mobile 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 Mobile Regional Airport
What is the ICAO code of Mobile Regional Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Mobile Regional Airport is KMOB, and its IATA code is MOB. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Mobile Regional Airport above sea level?
Mobile Regional Airport sits at an elevation of 219 feet (67 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Mobile Regional Airport located?
The airport lies at 30.6912, -88.2428 — in Mobile, Alabama, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Mobile Downtown Airport, about 18 km away.
Does KMOB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KMOB 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 Mobile Regional Airport?
Mobile Regional Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 15/33, measures 8,502 ft (2591 m) with a ASP surface.