Lea County Regional (KHOB), New Mexico
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Lea County Regional (KHOB) is a towered public airport in Hobbs, New Mexico, serving as a business aviation point of entry for southeastern New Mexico and the West Texas Permian Basin region. The airport recorded 3,953 total annual operations in 2025 according to FAA TFMSC data, with 2,050 of those tied to business aviation. Its three-runway layout, led by an 8,000-foot primary runway, supports a range of turbine and jet traffic without onsite customs, requiring international arrivals to clear through KMAF roughly 68 nautical miles away.
Runways
Lea County Regional has three paved runways. The longest, 04/22, is 8,000 ft long and 150 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Lea County Regional has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 6am to 5pm, daily, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Lea County Regional does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Midland International Air and Space Port (KMAF), 68 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Lea County Regional recorded 2,050 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in April and December. Business aviation traffic at KHOB is concentrated with peaks in April and December and lower activity in June and November.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month April, 198 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Lea County Regional has published operating constraints in three categories: runway notes, pavement strength and other notes.
When the ATCT is closed, Runway 22 has REIL, Runway 04/22 has HIRL, and Runway 13/31 has MIRL, all preset to low intensity. To increase intensity and activate the MALSR on Runway 04, and the PAPI on Runways 22, 13, and 31, plus taxiway lighting, use CTAF.
PCR VALUE: 410/F/C/X/T
PCR VALUE: 200/F/C/X/T
PCR VALUE: 80/F/D/X/T
For clearance delivery, if unable to contact on the FSS frequency, contact Fort Worth ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Lea County Regional has five airfields within 34 NM. The closest is Industrial Airpark, 4.79 NM north.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KHOB
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Frequently asked questions
Is customs available at KHOB?
Lea County Regional does not have onsite customs clearance. The nearest customs facility is at KMAF, located approximately 68 nautical miles away. Crews planning international arrivals into KHOB need to route their clearance through that airport instead. This distance should factor into fuel and routing plans for any flight requiring customs processing. Dispatchers should confirm KMAF customs hours and procedures separately, since KHOB itself offers no customs service.
What runways are available at Lea County Regional (KHOB)?
Lea County Regional operates three paved asphalt runways. Runway 04/22 is the longest at 8,000 feet with a width of 150 feet. Runway 13/31 measures 6,002 feet, also 150 feet wide. Runway 17/35 is the shortest at 4,370 feet with a width of 100 feet. This runway mix supports a range of business aviation aircraft, from light jets to larger transport-category equipment on the primary runway.
What fuel is available at KHOB?
KHOB offers both 100LL avgas and Jet A fuel. The field is towered and operates under an attendance schedule of 0600 to 1700 daily. Business aviation traffic at Lea County Regional reached 2,050 operations in 2025 according to FAA TFMSC data, out of a total of 3,953 annual operations. Crews should plan fuel stops around the published attendance hours, since fuel service outside that window may not be available.
What lighting is available at KHOB when the tower is closed?
When the air traffic control tower at Lea County Regional is closed, Runway 22 has REIL, Runway 04/22 has HIRL, and Runway 13/31 has MIRL, all preset to low intensity. Pilots can increase intensity and activate the MALSR on Runway 04, plus the PAPI systems on Runways 22, 13, and 31, along with taxiway lighting. This activation is done through CTAF. Crews unable to reach flight service on the FSS frequency should contact Fort Worth ARTCC instead.
Does traffic at KHOB vary by season?
Yes, business aviation traffic at Lea County Regional (KHOB) is concentrated in certain months rather than spread evenly across the year. April and December show the highest monthly operations at 198 and 194 respectively, while November and June are the lowest at 146 and 147. This pattern means dispatchers should expect somewhat lighter ramp and airspace demand in mid-to-late fall compared to spring and year-end months. Planning around these fluctuations can help with slot and parking expectations.