Hattiesburg Bobby L Chain Municipal Airport — Hattiesburg, United States
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereHattiesburg Bobby L Chain Municipal Airport in Hattiesburg uses the IATA code HBG, with KHBG as its ICAO identifier.
Distance & flight time from HBG
Hattiesburg Bobby L Chain Municipal Airport
HBG is Hattiesburg Bobby L Chain Municipal Airport, serving Hattiesburg, Mississippi, and named after a local aviation pioneer. The airport primarily supports general aviation, flight training, and corporate travel for businesses in the Hattiesburg-Laurel metropolitan area, including connections to the University of Southern Mississippi community. HBG has historically had limited scheduled commercial airline service, with the region more often relying on nearby larger airports for major carrier flights. The facility remains an important hub for private pilots, medical transport flights, and regional business aviation tied to Mississippi's Pine Belt area's healthcare, education, and manufacturing sectors.
Runways at Hattiesburg Bobby L Chain Municipal Airport (HBG)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 6094 ft (1857 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Hattiesburg Bobby L Chain Municipal Airport (HBG)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| ASOS | ASOS | 135.425 MHz |
| CNTR | HOUSTON CNTR | 126.8 MHz |
| UNIC | CTAF/UNICOM | 122.8 MHz |
Airports near Hattiesburg Bobby L Chain Municipal Airport (HBG)
- Hattiesburg Laurel Regional Airport (PIB) — 23.9 km (14.9 mi)
- Gulfport Biloxi International Airport (GPT) — 97.1 km (60.3 mi)
- Keesler Air Force Base (BIX) — 100.0 km (62.1 mi)
- Mobile Regional Airport (MOB) — 115.5 km (71.8 mi)
- McComb-Pike County Airport / John E Lewis Field (MCB) — 116.3 km (72.3 mi)
- Key Field / Meridian Regional Airport (MEI) — 127.8 km (79.4 mi)
- Mobile Downtown Airport (BFM) — 133.4 km (82.9 mi)
- Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) — 140.0 km (87.0 mi)
HBG is searched for Hattiesburg, Mississippi flights, mainly general aviation and charter rather than major airlines. Distinct from Hobart's HBR code despite similar-sounding city names.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Hattiesburg Bobby L Chain Municipal Airport?
The IATA code for Hattiesburg Bobby L Chain Municipal Airport is HBG.
What is the ICAO code for Hattiesburg Bobby L Chain Municipal Airport?
The ICAO code for Hattiesburg Bobby L Chain Municipal Airport is KHBG. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.