Lea County Regional Airport — Hobbs, United States
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereLea County Regional Airport in Hobbs uses the IATA code HOB, with KHOB as its ICAO identifier.
Distance & flight time from HOB
Lea County Regional Airport
HOB is Lea County Regional Airport, serving Hobbs, New Mexico, a city closely tied to oil and gas extraction in the Permian Basin. The airport supports significant general aviation and charter traffic connected to the energy industry, along with limited scheduled commercial service. Hobbs sits near the Texas border in one of the most active drilling regions in the United States, and HOB's traffic patterns often reflect fluctuations in oil prices and drilling activity. The airport plays a practical role for workers and executives needing quick access to this economically important but geographically remote corner of New Mexico.
Runways at Lea County Regional Airport (HOB)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 8000 ft (2438 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | ASP |
| 13/31 | 6002 ft (1829 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | ASP |
| 17/35 | 4370 ft (1332 m) | 100 ft (30 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Lea County Regional Airport (HOB)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| ATIS | ATIS | 119.75 MHz |
| CNTR | FORT WORTH CNTR | 133.1 MHz |
| CTAF | CTAF | 120.65 MHz |
| GND | GND | 121.9 MHz |
| RDO | ALBUQUERQUE RDO | 122.2 MHz |
| TWR | HOBBS TWR | 120.65 MHz |
| UNIC | UNICOM | 122.95 MHz |
Airports near Lea County Regional Airport (HOB)
- Winkler County Airport (INK) — 101.0 km (62.8 mi)
- Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM) — 105.5 km (65.6 mi)
- Midland International Air and Space Port (MAF) — 126.3 km (78.5 mi)
- Roswell Air Center Airport (ROW) — 140.3 km (87.2 mi)
- Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) — 169.1 km (105.1 mi)
- Cannon Air Force Base (CVS) — 188.8 km (117.3 mi)
- Clovis Municipal Airport (CVN) — 193.8 km (120.4 mi)
- Fort Stockton Pecos County Airport (FST) — 199.1 km (123.7 mi)
HOB serves Hobbs, New Mexico, in the oil-rich Permian Basin; frequently searched by energy sector travelers rather than tourists visiting the area.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Lea County Regional Airport?
The IATA code for Lea County Regional Airport is HOB.
What is the ICAO code for Lea County Regional Airport?
The ICAO code for Lea County Regional Airport is KHOB. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.