Hattiesburg / Laurel Regional (KPIB), Mississippi
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Hattiesburg / Laurel Regional (KPIB) serves the Hattiesburg-Laurel area of Mississippi with a single 6,503-foot asphalt runway and on-site CBP inspection services, making it a practical port of entry for business aviation in the region. The airport is uncontrolled but maintains a long daily attendance window, and its business aviation traffic represented over half of total annual operations in 2025.
Runways
Hattiesburg / Laurel Regional has one paved runway, 18/36, 6,503 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 / Laurel Regional has Jet A and 100 available on the field. Fueling is available from 5am to 11pm, daily, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Hattiesburg / Laurel Regional has US Customs and Border Protection clearance available onsite, with general clearance for international arrivals.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Hattiesburg / Laurel Regional recorded 2,441 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in October. Business aviation traffic at KPIB is concentrated in the latter part of the year, peaking in October according to 2025 FAA TFMSC data.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month October, 335 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Weather station is 9.6 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Hattiesburg / Laurel Regional has published operating constraints in three categories: runway notes, pavement strength and other notes.
The MALSR on Runway 18, the REILs on Runways 18 and 36, and the HIRL on Runway 18/36 are pilot-activated via CTAF. The HIRL on Runway 18/36 is preset to medium intensity, with higher intensity selectable via CTAF. The PAPIs on Runways 18 and 36 operate continuously.
PCR VALUE: 860/F/C/X/T
For clearance delivery, contact Houston ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Hattiesburg / Laurel Regional has five airfields within 39 NM. The closest is Hattiesburg Bobby L Chain Municipal (KHBG), 12.88 NM south.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KPIB
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Frequently asked questions
Does KPIB have customs clearance on site?
Yes, Hattiesburg / Laurel Regional (KPIB) has CBP inspection services available on site. This means arriving international flights can clear customs directly at the airport rather than diverting to another port of entry. The airport is uncontrolled, so pilots should coordinate arrival details through the appropriate channels ahead of time. Fuel is available in both Jet A and 100LL grades, supporting international business aviation traffic that clears customs here.
What is the runway length and surface at Hattiesburg / Laurel Regional?
Hattiesburg / Laurel Regional (KPIB) has a single runway, 18/36, measuring 6,503 feet long and 150 feet wide. The surface is asphalt, and it is the airport's only paved runway, matching the field's maximum paved length. This length supports a wide range of business jet operations without significant runway-length restrictions. The runway's published PCR value is 860/F / C/X / T, indicating a pavement strength rating for operators evaluating heavier aircraft.
Is KPIB towered, and what are the field's operating hours?
KPIB, Hattiesburg / Laurel Regional, is not a towered airport, so all traffic coordination happens on CTAF. The field's attendance schedule runs all days, all months, from 0500 to 2300 local. Lighting systems including the MALSR on Runway 18, REILs on both runway ends, and HIRL on 18/36 are pilot-activated via CTAF. PAPIs on both runway ends operate continuously, and the HIRL system is preset to medium intensity with the option to increase via CTAF.
How much business aviation traffic does Hattiesburg / Laurel Regional handle?
Hattiesburg / Laurel Regional (KPIB) recorded 2,441 business aviation operations in 2025 out of 4,582 total annual operations, according to FAA TFMSC data. Since KPIB sits in the United States, this traffic reflects overall airport activity rather than cross-border counts alone. Monthly business aviation operations ranged from a low of 141 in December to a peak of 335 in October. Traffic builds through the second half of the year, with September and October standing out as the busiest months.
When is business aviation traffic busiest at KPIB?
Traffic at Hattiesburg / Laurel Regional (KPIB) is notably concentrated later in the year, with October recording 335 business aviation operations, the highest monthly total in the 2025 data. August and September also show elevated activity at 241 and 246 operations respectively, compared to a low of 141 in December. Operators planning trips into KPIB during the fall should anticipate a busier ramp environment than in winter months. This seasonal pattern is drawn from FAA TFMSC monthly figures for the airport.