Range Regional Airport (KHIB) Aviation Weather: METAR & TAF
As of 10:53 AM CDT, Oct 29, KHIB is currently MVFR with winds from 310° at 18 knots gusting 23, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 2,200 ft ceiling.
Live aviation weather for Range Regional Airport in Hibbing, MN, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter and runway crosswinds.
Range Regional Airport (KHIB) is a regional airport serving Hibbing, MN at a field elevation of 1,354 ft. KHIB reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. It has 2 physical runways (04/22, 13/31), the longest 6,758 ft. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page.
Wind from the northwest (310°) at 18 kt, gusting 23 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, overcast at 2,200 ft, temperature 4°C (39°F), altimeter 30.11 inHg. Conditions are Marginal VFR (MVFR), ceiling 2,200 ft.
METAR KHIB 291553Z AUTO 31018G23KT 10SM OVC022 04/00 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP209 T00390000
Current pilot readout for KHIB
KHIB is currently MVFR with winds from 310° at 18 knots gusting 23, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 2,200 ft ceiling. the wind favors northwest-facing runway ends (31). Density altitude is approximately 100 ft (field elevation 1,354 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
KHIB by the numbers
What the long-run records say about flying here, computed for this airport alone.
The FAA issued no ground stop or ground delay program for HIB in the 12 months to October 2026. Delays here come from the airlines or from programs at other airports rather than from HIB's own airspace.
KHIB reported VFR in 71% of daylight observations over 20 years, about 223 flyable days a year. July is the most reliable month and December the least, with IFR or worse 27% of the time. When conditions drop it is usually a mix of low ceilings (under 1,000 ft 8% of hours) and low visibility (under 3 miles 8%).
Over 20 years of hourly winds, runway 31 had the best headwind 43% of the time, runway 13 30%, and winds were calm 28% of hours. Winds most often blow from the northwest. Crosswind on the best available runway topped 15 kt in under 1% of hours.
Snow fell on about 82 days a year and freezing rain or drizzle on 5. From December to February KHIB was IFR or worse 21% of the time, against 11% from June to August.
Fog was reported on about 78 days a year, and fog or mist on 206. January and December are the foggiest months, with fog in 17% of hours, against 7% in May.
Gusts showed up in 16% of hours, typically 8 kt above the steady wind, and the strongest credible gust on record was 49 kt. April is the windiest month (mean 7 kt) and August the calmest.
Sources: FAA ATCSCC advisories, hourly observations 2006 to 2025 and the per-runway wind climatology 2006 to 2025. Historical summaries, not a forecast: check the current METAR, TAF and a briefing before flight.
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Runway wind check
Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31FAV | 6,758 ft | ASP | 18 kt head | 1 kt left |
| 22 | 3,075 ft | ASP | 3 kt head | 18 kt right (g23) |
| 04 | 3,075 ft | ASP | 3 kt tail | 18 kt left (g23) |
| 13 | 6,758 ft | ASP | 18 kt tail | 1 kt right |
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KHIB runways
2 physical runways · 4 runway ends. Each card opens the runway's intelligence page: equipment and lighting, LAHSO, frequencies, today's configuration, predicted use, history and approaches.
- Restricted (NOTAM)Runway 04/223,075 × 75 ft · ASPCurrent useno stated-runway source at KHIBWind
- 04
- 3 kt tailwind · 18 kt crosswind from left
- 22
- 3 kt headwind · 18 kt crosswind from right
no active equipment NOTAM receivedView Runway Intelligence → - Restricted (NOTAM)Runway 13/316,758 × 150 ft · ASPCurrent useno stated-runway source at KHIBWind
- 13
- 18 kt tailwind · 1 kt crosswind from right
- 31
- 18 kt headwind · 1 kt crosswind from left
no active equipment NOTAM receivedView Runway Intelligence →
“Current use” is what the facilitystates; wind components are arithmetic on the current METAR against TRUE headings; status reflects NOTAMs received through SWIM, the tower's TFDM record and the D-ATIS — a runway reads “Open” only with a complete NOTAM picture.
KHIB weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
NOAA NEXRAD composite and lightning, updated about every five minutes; amber frames are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Not for navigation.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KHIB
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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DLH UA /OV DLH/TM 1609/FL036/TP SR22/SK B036 T050/TA M03/IC TRC RIME
DLH UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV DLHLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1609Reported at 16:09 UTC.FL036Altitude: 3,600 ft MSL.TP SR22Aircraft type reporting.SK B036 T050Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.TA M03Outside air temperature, °C.IC TRC RIMEIcing: trc rime.Show raw report
DLH UA /OV DLH/TM 1535/FL032/TP S22T/SK B032 T042
DLH UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV DLHLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1535Reported at 15:35 UTC.FL032Altitude: 3,200 ft MSL.TP S22TAircraft type reporting.SK B032 T042Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
BJI UA /OV BJI/TM 1342/FL047/TP C208/TA M05/IC LGT CLR 047-033
BJI UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BJILocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1342Reported at 13:42 UTC.FL047Altitude: 4,700 ft MSL.TP C208Aircraft type reporting.TA M05Outside air temperature, °C.IC LGT CLR 047-033Icing: light clear 4,700–3,300 ft.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KHIB
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
History is still being collected. Check back in a few days.
Most recent change: VFR → MVFR
Share of hours each runway had the most headwind. From wind reports, not ATC assignments.
- 31
- 42%
- 13
- 37%
- 04
- 11%
- 22
- 10%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 1124Z (6:24 AM CDT)
TAF KHIB 291124Z 2912/3012 29009KT P6SM SCT019 BKN024 FM291400 29010G19KT P6SM SCT014 BKN020 FM292000 30009G18KT P6SM SCT024 BKN035 FM300000 VRB04KT P6SM FEW026 SCT140
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Live crosswind meter
Measured by KHIB's own weather station.
Wind is 2° off runway 31, the end with the most headwind right now.
Asphalt · 6,758 ft. Headings from FAA runway data. Not for navigation.
Field aerial
North up
Runway 04/22, 13/31 drawn from FAA threshold coordinates.
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Nearby TFRs
Active FAA TFRs near KHIB
FAA TFR data shows an active temporary flight restriction near KHIB.
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Airport info
From the FAA airport record (cycle 2026-10-01) and OurAirports.
Services
- Fuel
- 100LL · Jet A
- Attended
- Daily 0400-2400 local
- Repairs
- Airframe & engine, major
- Transient parking
- Tie-downs · Hangars
- Landing fee
- Yes
- Other services
- Air ambulance · Avionics · Charter
- Control tower
- None
- Wind indicator
- Lighted
Airport
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KHIB
- IATA
- HIB
- FAA LID
- HIB
- City
- Hibbing
- State
- Minnesota
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,354 ft
- Coordinates
- 47.3848, -92.8369
- Runways
- 2 physical runways · 4 runway ends
- Longest runway
- 6,758 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 126.425 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Sunset in
- 6h 19m
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Within 25 NM
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50–100 NM
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AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport: live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
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Historical Flying Weather at KHIB
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KHIB reported VFR conditions during about 71.4% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 223 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 5.8 kt, calm 22.5% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50.9 | 27.1 | 15.3 | 6.8 |
| Feb | 65.6 | 21.6 | 8.9 | 3.8 |
| Mar | 72.8 | 16.3 | 6.8 | 4.1 |
| Apr | 75.1 | 14.3 | 7.1 | 3.5 |
| May | 78.6 | 13.2 | 5.3 | 2.9 |
| Jun | 79.4 | 10.8 | 5.9 | 3.9 |
| Jul | 80.3 | 10.7 | 4.7 | 4.4 |
| Aug | 74.3 | 12.1 | 6.4 | 7.2 |
| Sep | 69.9 | 14.2 | 7.3 | 8.6 |
| Oct | 68.2 | 21.0 | 6.9 | 3.9 |
| Nov | 58.2 | 26.0 | 10.6 | 5.2 |
| Dec | 45.0 | 28.2 | 17.2 | 9.5 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 6.2 kt |
| Feb | 6.3 kt |
| Mar | 6.6 kt |
| Apr | 7.0 kt |
| May | 6.2 kt |
| Jun | 5.3 kt |
| Jul | 4.5 kt |
| Aug | 4.5 kt |
| Sep | 5.0 kt |
| Oct | 5.8 kt |
| Nov | 6.2 kt |
| Dec | 5.9 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KHIB airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2611 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
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Pilot PIREPs for Range Regional Airport (KHIB)
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