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Airports / Indiana / SBN
Medium airport · SBN
South Bend International Airport.
South Bend, Indiana · 799 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.3/5
Google rating
1,790 ratings
0
Operators based
799
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
South Bend, IndianaELEV 799 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.3
Google rating
1,790
Google reviews
ratings on Google
2
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
799
Field elevation
feet above sea level
23
Nearest alternate
nm to MGC
Field standing
23 nm
To the nearest alternate
Michigan City Municipal Airport (MGC), 4 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
South Bend International Airport (KSBN / SBN) is a mid-sized airport serving South Bend, Indiana. The field lies at an elevation of 799 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.
SBN has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Michigan City Municipal Airport (MGC, 23 nm), Porter County Municipal Airport (VPZ, 35 nm), and Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport (AZO, 46 nm). SBN offers 3 runways, the longest 8,412-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.
Quotes for flights out of SBN vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from SBN, or browse verified operators serving the area.
2 FBOs serve KSBN. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Atlantic Aviation South Bend
Your FBO? Claim it, freeLocated between Chicago and Detroit, and 10 short miles from beautiful Lake Michigan is South Bend Airport. We're just minutes from the University of Notre Dame, making for a beautiful view of the golden dome on approach and takeoff.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- Mon-Sun 05:00-21:00, on-call after hours with prior arrangement
- Unicom 122.95
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- +15 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Signature Aviation South Bend
Your FBO? Claim it, free- Fuel
- Hangar
- 0600L - 2200L / 7 days a week
- Unicom 131.7
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Courtesy car
- Shuttle
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- Hangar
- +11 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
4/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“very close ticket less parking at a reasonable rate easy trip through TSA ...”
Never stop moving5★ on Google
3/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Their processes are efficient and their staff is friendly and professional.”
James Murdock5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for South Bend International Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KSBN
IATA
SBN
FAA / Local
SBN
Elevation
799 ft
Coordinates
41.7083° N · 86.3169° W
Airspace
C · CharlieClass C, CharlieRadar-controlled airspace around mid-size hubs. Aircraft must be in two-way radio contact and squawking a transponder while approach control sequences arrivals.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs IN fields
state range 387–1,140 ft
At 799 ft, SBN sits lower than 53% of the 53 Indiana fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
3 runways
longest 8,412 ft
- 09R/27L8,412 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 18/367,101 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 09L/27R4,300 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 8,412 ft
SBN's 8,412 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.
- 23nmMGCMichigan City Municipal AirportMichigan City
- 35nmVPZPorter County Municipal AirportValparaiso
- 46nmAZOKalamazoo/Battle Creek International AirportKalamazoo
- 49nmGYYGary Chicago International AirportGary
- 60nmBTLBattle Creek Executive Airport at Kellogg FieldBattle Creek
- 64nmGUSGrissom Air Reserve BasePeru
Location
Open the full mapKSBN · South Bend International Airport · South Bend, IN
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from SBN on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville (BNA) | 336 nm | 1h 11m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 438 nm | 1h 25m |
| New York (TEB) | 555 nm | 1h 41m |
| Boston (BED) | 670 nm | 1h 57m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 731 nm | 2h 6m |
| Denver (DEN) | 840 nm | 2h 21m |
| Houston (HOU) | 845 nm | 2h 22m |
| Austin (AUS) | 882 nm | 2h 27m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use SBN?
- South Bend International Airport's longest paved runway is 8,412 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 SBN?
- South Bend International Airport has 3 runways; the longest measures 8,412 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at South Bend International Airport?
- 2 FBOs serve SBN: Atlantic Aviation South Bend and Signature Aviation South Bend. 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 SBN?
- The closest alternate is Michigan City Municipal Airport (MGC), about 23 nm away, followed by Porter County Municipal Airport (VPZ) at 35 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from SBN to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Nashville about 1h 11m (336 nm), Washington DC about 1h 25m (438 nm), New York about 1h 41m (555 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.