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.
Wind from the west-southwest (240°) at 5 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 4°C (40°F), altimeter 30.02 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KHIB 130853Z AUTO 24005KT 10SM CLR 04/04 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP173 T00440044 53000
What changed at KHIB?
Since the 0753Z (2:53 AM CDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Wind speed up from 0 to 5 kt.
- Visibility moved from 6 SM to 10 SM.
- Mist ended (BR).
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Current pilot readout for KHIB
KHIB is currently VFR with winds from 240° at 5 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 13, about 5 knots. Density altitude is approximately 300 ft (field elevation 1,354 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Runway wind check
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.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22FAV | 3,075 ft | ASP | 5 kt head | 1 kt right |
| 31 | 6,758 ft | ASP | 2 kt head | 5 kt left |
| 13 | 6,758 ft | ASP | 2 kt tail | 5 kt right |
| 04 | 3,075 ft | ASP | 5 kt tail | 1 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 11→5 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
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 © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
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.
Over the past 24 hours, KHIB reported mostly VFR across 25 observations, with 2 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 27 kt, the lowest ceiling was 2,300 ft. Wind most often came from the NW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 31
- 45%
- 13
- 37%
- 22
- 12%
- 04
- 6%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0526Z (12:26 AM CDT)
TAF KHIB 130526Z 1306/1406 00000KT P6SM SCT050 BKN250 FM131500 31010G18KT P6SM SCT250 FM132200 30008KT P6SM SCT250
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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
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 126.425 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 14h 43m
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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.
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 2610 · 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?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
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)
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