Hattiesburg Bobby L Chain Municipal (KHBG), Mississippi
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Overview
Hattiesburg Bobby L Chain Municipal (KHBG) is a non-towered public airport serving the Hattiesburg, Mississippi area with a single asphalt runway rated for business aviation traffic. The field carries both 100LL and Jet A fuel and sits roughly 79 nautical miles from the nearest major metro reference point. As a Tier 1 facility, KHBG sees a steady flow of business aviation operations, accounting for the majority of its recorded annual traffic according to FAA TFMSC data.
Runways
Hattiesburg Bobby L Chain Municipal has one paved runway, 13/31, 6,094 ft long and 150 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Hattiesburg Bobby L Chain Municipal has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Hattiesburg Bobby L Chain Municipal does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Hattiesburg / Laurel Regional (KPIB), 13 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Hattiesburg Bobby L Chain Municipal recorded 1,574 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in May, November and December. Business aviation traffic at KHBG is concentrated toward the end of the year and in late spring, with December, May, October, and November posting the highest monthly operation counts.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month December, 152 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Hattiesburg Bobby L Chain Municipal averages 24.8 days above 90°F in July and 11.5 freeze days in January. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 91.8°F, and January the coldest, at 60.0°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Hattiesburg Bobby L Chain Municipal has published operating constraints in two categories: runway notes and other notes.
REIL for runway 13 and MIRL for runway 13/31 are pilot-activated via CTAF. PAPI on runway 13 and runway 31 operate continuously.
The approach ratio is 50:1 to the displaced threshold, referencing trees beginning at 61 feet above the displaced threshold, located 2,396 feet from the displaced threshold.
Run-on landings by skid-equipped helicopters are not allowed.
For clearance delivery, contact Houston ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Hattiesburg Bobby L Chain Municipal has five airfields within 32 NM. The closest is Hattiesburg / Laurel Regional (KPIB), 12.88 NM north.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What runway does KHBG offer for business aviation arrivals?
Hattiesburg Bobby L Chain Municipal operates a single runway, 13/31, measuring 6,094 feet long and 150 feet wide with an asphalt surface. That length accommodates most midsize and super-midsize jets operating into KHBG without runway-limited weight restrictions under normal conditions. The airport is non-towered, so arriving and departing aircraft coordinate over CTAF rather than with a tower controller. Runway lighting includes pilot-controlled REIL on runway 13 and MIRL on 13/31, both activated via CTAF. PAPI is installed on both runway ends and operates continuously.
Is fuel available at KHBG?
Hattiesburg Bobby L Chain Municipal (KHBG) stocks both 100LL avgas and Jet A fuel. The field's attendance schedule is listed as ALL / ALL / DALGT, indicating daylight coverage year-round. Dispatchers should confirm current hours directly given the airport's non-towered status and reliance on daylight attendance rather than a fixed 24-hour schedule. No specific fuel supplier is designated in the airport's operational data. Jet operators planning fuel stops should treat Jet A availability as a planning baseline rather than a guaranteed on-demand service outside attended hours.
Where is the nearest customs facility to KHBG?
The nearest customs clearance point to Hattiesburg Bobby L Chain Municipal is Hattiesburg / Laurel Regional Airport (KPIB), located approximately 12.88 nautical miles away. KHBG itself does not list onsite customs processing in its airport data. Operators requiring international clearance on arrival into the Hattiesburg area should plan to route through KPIB instead of KHBG. This distance is short enough that a single ground transfer or repositioning leg can bridge the two fields if customs processing is required. Flight planning should account for this as a separate stop rather than an onsite service at KHBG.
What obstacle clearance considerations apply to KHBG's approach?
Hattiesburg Bobby L Chain Municipal publishes an approach obstacle ratio of 50:1 to the displaced threshold, referencing trees beginning at 61 feet above the displaced threshold elevation, located 2,396 feet from the displaced threshold. This obstruction data is specific to the approach path affected by the displaced threshold and should factor into approach planning and go-around margins at KHBG. The airport also prohibits run-on landings by skid-equipped helicopters. For coordination on clearances, KHBG general remarks direct pilots to contact Houston ARTCC. These combined factors point to an approach environment where terrain and obstacle awareness near the displaced threshold matters operationally.
Does traffic at KHBG vary by season?
Yes, Hattiesburg Bobby L Chain Municipal (KHBG) shows notable seasonal concentration in its business aviation traffic. According to FAA TFMSC data for 2025, monthly business aviation operations ranged from a low of 105 in September to a high of 152 in December. Other higher-volume months include May with 148 operations and October and November with 142 and 145 respectively. Dispatchers scheduling flights into KHBG during the fourth quarter and late spring should anticipate relatively higher business aviation activity compared to late summer months. Annual business aviation operations at KHBG totaled 1,574 out of 2,067 total annual operations recorded for the airport.