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Airports / Michigan / WBR
Small airport · WBR
Roben Hood Airport.
Big Rapids, Michigan · 990 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
5.0/5
Google rating
23 ratings
0
Operators based
990
Elevation ft
Big Rapids, MichiganELEV 990 FTSmall airport
5.0
Google rating
23
Google reviews
ratings on Google
990
Field elevation
feet above sea level
46
Nearest alternate
nm to MBL
Field standing
#1 / 47
Michigan airports by Google rating
5.0★ across 23 Google ratings , ranked against 47 rated MI fields.
46 nm
To the nearest alternate
Manistee County Blacker Airport (MBL), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Roben Hood Airport (KRQB / WBR) is a general aviation field serving Big Rapids, Michigan. The airport sits 990 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 WBR for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Manistee County Blacker Airport (MBL, 46 nm), Muskegon County Airport (MKG, 46 nm), and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR, 51 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 4,300-foot paved runway, WBR can typically accommodate aircraft as large as light jets.
Charter pricing from WBR depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Big Rapids.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
FBO & ground handling
“Plenty of ramp parking space and typically a good deal on fuel.”
Blake Dahlquist5★ on Google
3/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Openly welcomed me and my 2 Miniature Schnauzers as guests - and gave me a coffee mug for being a 1st time visitor!”
Matt Vance5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
KRQB
IATA
WBR
FAA / Local
RQB
Elevation
990 ft
Coordinates
43.7226° N · 85.5041° 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 MI fields
state range 580–1,328 ft
At 990 ft, WBR sits higher than 83% of the 66 Michigan fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 4,300 ft
- 09/274,300 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
- 14/322,699 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 4,300 ft
WBR's 4,300 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to light 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.
- 46nmMBLManistee County Blacker AirportManistee
- 46nmMKGMuskegon County AirportMuskegon
- 51nmGRRGerald R. Ford International AirportGrand Rapids
- 61nmTVCCherry Capital AirportTraverse City
- 63nmMBSMBS International AirportFreeland
- 70nmLANCapital Region International AirportLansing
Location
Open the full mapKRQB · Roben Hood Airport · Big Rapids, MI
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from WBR on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago (ORD) | 149 nm | 45m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 459 nm | 1h 28m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 462 nm | 1h 28m |
| New York (TEB) | 536 nm | 1h 39m |
| Boston (BED) | 627 nm | 1h 51m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 842 nm | 2h 21m |
| Denver (DEN) | 887 nm | 2h 28m |
| Houston (HOU) | 966 nm | 2h 39m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use WBR?
- Roben Hood Airport's longest paved runway is 4,300 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to light 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 WBR?
- Roben Hood Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 4,300 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to WBR?
- The closest alternate is Manistee County Blacker Airport (MBL), about 46 nm away, followed by Muskegon County Airport (MKG) at 46 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from WBR to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Nashville about 1h 28m (459 nm), Washington DC about 1h 28m (462 nm), New York about 1h 39m (536 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.