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Airports / Illinois / HSB
Small airport · HSB
Harrisburg-Raleigh Airport.
Harrisburg, Illinois · 398 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.6/5
Google rating
9 ratings
0
Operators based
398
Elevation ft
Harrisburg, IllinoisELEV 398 FTSmall airport
4.6
Google rating
9
Google reviews
ratings on Google
398
Field elevation
feet above sea level
22
Nearest alternate
nm to MWA
Field standing
#17 / 42
Illinois airports by Google rating
4.6★ across 9 Google ratings , ranked against 42 rated IL fields.
22 nm
To the nearest alternate
Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA), 3 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Harrisburg-Raleigh Airport (KHSB / HSB) is a general aviation field serving Harrisburg, Illinois. The airport sits 398 feet above sea level. With no scheduled airline service, it caters to private, charter, and general aviation traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into HSB for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA, 22 nm), Southern Illinois Airport (MDH, 33 nm), and Barkley Regional Airport (PAH, 46 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 5,013-foot paved runway, HSB can typically accommodate aircraft as large as super-midsize jets.
Charter pricing from HSB depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Harrisburg.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“There is a small kitchenette and comfortable chairs.”
Michael S5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Very nice staff on hand and very accommodating.”
Willy's Performance Cycle Center5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
KHSB
IATA
HSB
FAA / Local
HSB
Elevation
398 ft
Coordinates
37.8113° N · 88.5503° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Small
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs IL fields
state range 321–871 ft
At 398 ft, HSB sits lower than 94% of the 51 Illinois fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 5,013 ft
- 06/245,013 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
- 14/322,764 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,013 ft
HSB's 5,013 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets.
- 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.
- 22nmMWAVeterans Airport of Southern IllinoisMarion
- 33nmMDHSouthern Illinois AirportMurphysboro
- 46nmPAHBarkley Regional AirportPaducah
- 50nmEVVEvansville Regional AirportEvansville
- 60nmCGICape Girardeau Regional AirportCape Girardeau
- 66nmOWBOwensboro Daviess County AirportOwensboro
Location
Open the full mapKHSB · Harrisburg-Raleigh Airport · Harrisburg, IL
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from HSB on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville (BNA) | 135 nm | 43m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 252 nm | 59m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 504 nm | 1h 34m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 526 nm | 1h 37m |
| Houston (HOU) | 594 nm | 1h 47m |
| Austin (AUS) | 643 nm | 1h 54m |
| New York (TEB) | 696 nm | 2h 1m |
| Denver (DEN) | 763 nm | 2h 10m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use HSB?
- Harrisburg-Raleigh Airport's longest paved runway is 5,013 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets. 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 HSB?
- Harrisburg-Raleigh Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 5,013 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to HSB?
- The closest alternate is Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA), about 22 nm away, followed by Southern Illinois Airport (MDH) at 33 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from HSB to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Chicago about 59m (252 nm), Dallas about 1h 34m (504 nm), Washington DC about 1h 37m (526 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.