Hattiesburg Laurel Regional Airport (KPIB)
Medium airport · Moselle, Mississippi, United States
Airport data
| Name | Hattiesburg Laurel Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KPIB |
| IATA | PIB |
| Elevation | 298 ft (91 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 31°28'2" W 89°20'14" 31.46710, -89.33710 |
| Location | Moselle, Mississippi, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 6,503 ft (1982 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Hattiesburg Laurel Regional Airport at a glance
Hattiesburg Laurel Regional Airport is a medium airport in Moselle, Mississippi, United States, known to airline systems as PIB. The field elevation of 298 ft (91 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KPIB are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 18/36, offers 6,503 ft (1982 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18 points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KPIB 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 Hattiesburg Laurel Regional Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hattiesburg Bobby L Chain Municipal Airport | KHBG | 24 km (13 NM) |
| Key Field / Meridian Regional Airport | KMEI | 111 km (60 NM) |
| McComb-Pike County Airport / John E Lewis Field | KMCB | 112 km (60 NM) |
| Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport | KJAN | 117 km (63 NM) |
| Gulfport Biloxi International Airport | KGPT | 121 km (65 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Hattiesburg Laurel Regional Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 298 ft field elevation of Hattiesburg Laurel 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 Hattiesburg Laurel Regional Airport
What is the ICAO code of Hattiesburg Laurel Regional Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Hattiesburg Laurel Regional Airport is KPIB, and its IATA code is PIB. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Hattiesburg Laurel Regional Airport above sea level?
Hattiesburg Laurel Regional Airport sits at an elevation of 298 feet (91 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Hattiesburg Laurel Regional Airport located?
The airport lies at 31.4671, -89.3371 — in Moselle, Mississippi, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Hattiesburg Bobby L Chain Municipal Airport, about 24 km away.
Does KPIB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KPIB 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 Hattiesburg Laurel Regional Airport?
Hattiesburg Laurel Regional Airport has one runway. The longest, 18/36, measures 6,503 ft (1982 m) with a ASP surface.