South Bend International Airport (KSBN)
Medium airport · South Bend, Indiana, United States
Airport data
| Name | South Bend International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KSBN |
| IATA | SBN |
| Elevation | 799 ft (244 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 41°42'30" W 86°19'1" 41.70830, -86.31692 |
| Location | South Bend, Indiana, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09L/27R | 4,300 ft (1311 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 09R/27L | 8,412 ft (2564 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 18/36 | 7,101 ft (2164 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
South Bend International Airport at a glance
South Bend International Airport is a medium airport in South Bend, Indiana, United States, known to airline systems as SBN. The field elevation of 799 ft (244 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KSBN 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 — 09R/27L — offers 8,412 ft (2564 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09R points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KSBN 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 South Bend International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan City Municipal Airport | KMGC | 42 km (23 NM) |
| Porter County Municipal Airport | KVPZ | 64 km (35 NM) |
| Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport | KAZO | 86 km (46 NM) |
| Gary/Chicago International Airport | KGYY | 92 km (50 NM) |
| Battle Creek Executive Airport at Kellogg Field | KBTL | 110 km (59 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for South Bend International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 799 ft field elevation of South Bend International 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 South Bend International Airport
What is the ICAO code of South Bend International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of South Bend International Airport is KSBN, and its IATA code is SBN. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is South Bend International Airport above sea level?
South Bend International Airport sits at an elevation of 799 feet (244 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is South Bend International Airport located?
The airport lies at 41.7083, -86.3169 — in South Bend, Indiana, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Michigan City Municipal Airport, about 42 km away.
Does KSBN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KSBN 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 South Bend International Airport?
South Bend International Airport has 3 runways. The longest, 09R/27L, measures 8,412 ft (2564 m) with a ASP surface.