Robins Air Force Base (KWRB)
Medium airport · Warner Robins, Georgia, United States
Airport data
| Name | Robins Air Force Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KWRB |
| IATA | WRB |
| Elevation | 294 ft (90 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 32°38'24" W 83°35'31" 32.64010, -83.59190 |
| Location | Warner Robins, Georgia, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 12,001 ft (3658 m) | 300 ft | PEM | Yes |
Robins Air Force Base at a glance
Robins Air Force Base is a medium airport in Warner Robins, Georgia, United States, known to airline systems as WRB. The field elevation of 294 ft (90 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KWRB are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 15/33, offers 12,001 ft (3658 m) of pem 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 KWRB 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 Robins Air Force Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Georgia Regional Airport | KMCN | 8 km (4 NM) |
| Columbus Airport | KCSG | 127 km (69 NM) |
| Lawson Army Air Field | KLSF | 135 km (73 NM) |
| Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport | KATL | 135 km (73 NM) |
| Southwest Georgia Regional Airport | KABY | 136 km (73 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Robins Air Force Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 294 ft field elevation of Robins Air Force Base 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 Robins Air Force Base
What is the ICAO code of Robins Air Force Base?
The ICAO identifier of Robins Air Force Base is KWRB, and its IATA code is WRB. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Robins Air Force Base above sea level?
Robins Air Force Base sits at an elevation of 294 feet (90 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Robins Air Force Base located?
The airport lies at 32.6401, -83.5919 — in Warner Robins, Georgia, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Middle Georgia Regional Airport, about 8 km away.
Does KWRB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KWRB 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 Robins Air Force Base?
Robins Air Force Base has one runway. The longest, 15/33, measures 12,001 ft (3658 m) with a PEM surface.