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Lea County Regional Airport

IATA HOBICAO KHOBLocal HOB🇺🇸 Hobbs
Coordinates
32.6875°N, 103.2170°W
Elevation
3,661 ft (1,116 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
US-NM
Time zone
Denver(UTC-06:00)
Magnetic variation
6.1° E

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:29
Sunrise
05:57
Sunset
20:02
Civil dusk
20:30

About 14h 5m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Lea County Regional Airport

Lea County Regional Airport

Lea County Regional Airport is four miles (6.4 km) west of Hobbs, in Lea County, New Mexico, United States. The airport covers 898 acres (363 ha) and has three runways. It is an FAA certified commercial airport served by United Airlines' affiliate with daily regional flights. Lea County Regional Airport is the largest of the three airports owned and operated by Lea County Government. Lea County also owns and operates two general aviation airports in Lovington and Jal, New Mexico.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

KHOB

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (3)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
04 / 228,000 ft / 2,438 m150 ftAspLightedOpen
13 / 316,002 ft / 1,829 m150 ftAspLightedOpen
17 / 35▸ displaced4,370 ft / 1,332 m100 ftAspUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (7)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
ATISATIS119.750 MHz
CNTRFORT WORTH CNTR133.100 MHz
CTAFCTAF120.650 MHz
GNDGND121.900 MHz
RDOALBUQUERQUE RDO122.200 MHz
TWRHOBBS TWR120.650 MHz
UNICUNICOM122.950 MHz

Airlines & destinations

Airlines (1)
Nonstop destinations (1)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Instrument procedures & charts

Cycle 2606 · effective Jun 11, 2026 – Jul 9, 2026 Not for navigation — confirm currency on the official FAA source.

Charts published by the FAA (public domain) and updated each 28-day cycle. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
HOBBS CLASS DClass DControlledGND6200 ft MSL
BRONCO 4 0700-2000 MST MON-FRI & BY NOTAMSpecial useDanger10000 ft MSLFL180

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Lea County Regional Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Lea County Regional Airport?

The ICAO code for Lea County Regional Airport is KHOB, and its IATA code is HOB.

Where is Lea County Regional Airport located?

Lea County Regional Airport is medium airport located in Hobbs, United States, at an elevation of 3,661 ft (1,116 m).

How many runways does Lea County Regional Airport have?

Lea County Regional Airport has 3 runways, the longest being 8,000 ft / 2,438 m.

Which airlines fly to Lea County Regional Airport?

Airlines historically serving Lea County Regional Airport include United Airlines (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Lea County Regional Airport?

Historical data lists 1 nonstop destination from Lea County Regional Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Lea County Regional Airport in?

Lea County Regional Airport is in the America/Denver time zone (UTC-06:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Lea County Regional Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Lea County Regional Airport is approximately 6.1° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Lea County Regional Airport?

The nearest airport to Lea County Regional Airport is Industrial Airpark (HBB), about 4.8 nm to the n, followed by Hamilton Aircraft, Inc Airport and Lea County-Zip Franklin Memorial Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Lea County Regional Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.