Range Regional Airport (KHIB) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Range Regional Airport in Hibbing, MN, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Range Regional Airport (KHIB) is a regional airport serving Hibbing, MN at 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. Its 4 runways (04, 13, 22, 31) — longest 6,758 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KHIB in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message when a new METAR changes the picture — flight category, wind, or ceiling past your selected minimums.
Current pilot readout for KHIB
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Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at KHIB. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
Current wind is calm — calm wind is not a factor for runway selection, and with no wind there is no head/tail or crosswind component to compute. Live numbers return automatically once a report includes a wind direction.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 | 3,075 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 13 | 6,758 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 22 | 3,075 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 31 | 6,758 ft | ASP | — | — |
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KHIB weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Range Regional Airport in Hibbing, MN: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around KHIB is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © OpenStreetMap © CARTO
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
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: MVFR → VFR
- 31
- 38%
- 22
- 30%
- 13
- 21%
- 04
- 11%
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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 facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- 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
- 4
- Longest runway
- 6,758 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KHIB
- AWOS/ASOS
- 126.425 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 21h 53m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
6 airports25–50 NM
8 airports+2 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Iron Range R/C Club Inc - Shelton rd — Eveleth, MN · 14 mi
- Iron Range R/C Club Inc -Rock Ridge Public School #ISD2909 - Indoor — Virginia, MN · 17 mi
- Iron Range RC Club Inc. - Little Sand Lake — Britt, MN · 21 mi
Historical Flying Weather
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.
The FAA airport diagram for Range Regional Airport in Hibbing, MN shows the runway and taxiway layout across 4 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions — review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2608 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KHIB weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KHIB?+
KHIB has 4 runways — 04, 13, 22, 31; the longest is 6,758 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KHIB report its own weather?+
Yes — Range Regional Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KHIB have a TAF?+
No — KHIB does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KHIB, about 0 nm away.
Does KHIB broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KHIB does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KHIB from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KHIB airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Range Regional Airport (KHIB) is shown on this page — it maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for Range Regional Airport (KHIB)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Range Regional Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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