3/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Small airport, very efficient and clean.”
Maribel Martin5★ on Google
Airports / New Mexico / HOB
Medium airport · HOB
Lea County Regional Airport.
Hobbs, New Mexico · 3,661 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.5/5
Google rating
52 ratings
0
Operators based
3,661
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Hobbs, New MexicoELEV 3,661 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.5
Google rating
52
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
3,661
Field elevation
feet above sea level
55
Nearest alternate
nm to INK
Field standing
#9 / 29
New Mexico airports by Google rating
4.5★ across 52 Google ratings , ranked against 29 rated NM fields.
55 nm
To the nearest alternate
Winkler County Airport (INK).
Overview
Lea County Regional Airport (KHOB / HOB) is a mid-sized airport serving Hobbs, New Mexico. Field elevation is 3,661 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list HOB as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Winkler County Airport (INK, 55 nm), Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM, 57 nm), and Midland International Air and Space Port (MAF, 68 nm). The field has 3 runways, the longest 8,000-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from HOB are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from HOB to plan your flight.
1 FBO serves KHOB. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Christian Aero FBO
Your FBO? Claim it, free- Fuel
- Hangar
- 24/7 self-serve; full service upon notice (call-out fee after 1800)
- Unicom 123.45
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- Hangar
- Maintenance
- +6 more
- Phone
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Clean and friendly staff.”
Matt Hew5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Lea County Regional Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KHOB
IATA
HOB
FAA / Local
HOB
Elevation
3,661 ft
Coordinates
32.6875° N · 103.2170° W
Airspace
D · DeltaClass D, DeltaA control tower runs the immediate airspace. Pilots establish two-way radio contact before entering, typical for busy business-aviation fields.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs NM fields
state range 3,295–8,380 ft
At 3,661 ft, HOB sits lower than 91% of the 32 New Mexico fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
3 runways
longest 8,000 ft
- 04/228,000 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 13/316,002 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 17/354,370 ft × 100 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 8,000 ft
HOB's 8,000 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 55nmINKWinkler County AirportWink
- 57nmCNMCavern City Air TerminalCarlsbad
- 68nmMAFMidland International Air and Space PortMidland
- 76nmROWRoswell Air Center AirportRoswell
- 91nmLBBLubbock Preston Smith International AirportLubbock
- 102nmCVSCannon Air Force BaseClovis
Location
Open the full mapKHOB · Lea County Regional Airport · Hobbs, NM
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from HOB on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Austin (AUS) | 321 nm | 1h 9m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 322 nm | 1h 9m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 431 nm | 1h 24m |
| Denver (DEN) | 436 nm | 1h 25m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 440 nm | 1h 25m |
| Houston (HOU) | 447 nm | 1h 26m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 454 nm | 1h 27m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 625 nm | 1h 51m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use HOB?
- Lea County Regional Airport's longest paved runway is 8,000 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at HOB?
- Lea County Regional Airport has 3 runways; the longest measures 8,000 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Lea County Regional Airport?
- One FBO serves HOB: Christian Aero FBO. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to HOB?
- The closest alternate is Winkler County Airport (INK), about 55 nm away, followed by Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM) at 57 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from HOB to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Austin about 1h 9m (321 nm), Dallas about 1h 9m (322 nm), Aspen about 1h 24m (431 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.