Mobile Regional (KMOB), Alabama
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Overview
Mobile Regional Airport, KMOB, is a towered, Tier 1 public-use field in Mobile, Alabama, situated roughly 111.5 nautical miles from its nearest metro reference point. The airport handled 18,086 total operations in 2025 according to FAA TFMSC data, with business aviation accounting for 3,015 of those movements. On-site CBP inspection services support international arrivals, and fuel availability includes 100LL and both Jet A and Jet A+.
Runways
Mobile Regional has two paved runways. The longest, 15/33, is 8,502 ft long and 150 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first. Helipads and surfaces under 500 ft are excluded.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Mobile Regional has Jet A, Jet A+ and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available 24 hours a day, every day, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Mobile 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
Mobile Regional recorded 3,015 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in January. Business aviation traffic at KMOB is concentrated in the winter and early spring months, with January posting the highest monthly total in 2025.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month January, 319 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Mobile Regional averages 22.0 days above 90°F in July, 8.0 freeze days in January and 0.1 snow days in December. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90.9°F, and January the coldest, at 61.5°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Mobile Regional has published operating constraints in three categories: access, runway notes and other notes.
When the control tower is closed, pilots must activate the MALSR approach lighting for Runways 15 and 33 via CTAF. The PAPI on Runways 15 and 33 operates continuously. High intensity runway lighting for Runway 15/33 is preset to step 3 or higher, depending on weather conditions.
Taxiway C between Taxiway A and Taxiway C3 is closed to aircraft with a wingspan greater than 78 feet.
Runway 18/36 is not available for Part 121 or Part 380 operations involving scheduled passenger flights with more than 9 passenger seats, or non-scheduled passenger flights with more than 30 passenger seats. The runway is closed from 2200 to 0700 except for emergency operations.
Runway visual range is unavailable when the control tower is closed.
Runway surface conditions are not monitored when the control tower is closed.
A military-use-only helipad is located at the Coast Guard apron.
Coast Guard facilities are located on the west apron and the east apron.
For clearance delivery, if unable to contact on the FSS frequency, contact Houston ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Mobile Regional has five airfields within 25 NM. The closest is Mobile International (KBFM), 9.82 NM southeast.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What runway options are available at KMOB for business aviation?
Mobile Regional Airport, KMOB, offers two paved runways for fixed-wing traffic. Runway 15/33 is the primary runway at 8,502 feet long and 150 feet wide, suitable for the largest business jets. Runway 18/36 measures 4,376 feet by 150 feet but carries restrictions: it is not available to scheduled Part 121 or Part 380 passenger operations exceeding certain seat counts, and it closes between 2200 and 0700 except for emergency operations. Both runways carry an asphalt surface.
Is customs clearance available at KMOB?
Mobile Regional Airport provides on-site CBP inspection services, meaning customs clearance is handled directly at the field rather than at a remote facility. This is listed as available without the additional restrictions seen at some smaller ports of entry, such as CANPASS requirements or passenger caps. Operators planning international arrivals should still coordinate clearance in advance per standard CBP procedures. KMOB's status as a towered, Tier 1 airport with year-round attendance supports this level of customs service.
What is the seasonal traffic pattern for business aviation at KMOB?
Business aviation traffic at Mobile Regional Airport, KMOB, is concentrated in the winter and early spring months. January recorded the highest monthly total in 2025 at 319 operations, according to FAA TFMSC data, followed by March at 268 and May at 283. Summer months show comparatively lower activity, with June and July each near 205 to 206 operations. Total bizav operations for the year reached 3,015 out of 18,086 overall movements. Dispatchers scheduling flights into KMOB should anticipate this uneven monthly distribution.
Are there any taxiway restrictions dispatchers should know about at KMOB?
Yes, Mobile Regional Airport has a wingspan restriction on part of its taxiway system. Taxiway C between Taxiway A and Taxiway C3 is closed to aircraft with a wingspan greater than 78 feet. This limitation affects routing for larger business jets and should be factored into ground movement planning before arrival. Operators of wide-span aircraft should confirm alternate taxi routes with airport operations ahead of time. This restriction applies specifically to that taxiway segment and does not affect the runways at KMOB.
What happens to lighting and visibility reporting when the tower at KMOB is closed?
When the air traffic control tower at Mobile Regional Airport is closed, several changes take effect. Pilots must activate the MALSR approach lighting for Runways 15 and 33 themselves via CTAF, and the PAPI on both runways operates continuously regardless of tower status. Runway visual range, RVR, becomes unavailable during tower closure, and runway surface conditions are not monitored during these hours. High intensity runway lighting for 15/33 is preset to step 3 or higher depending on weather conditions. Dispatchers should plan accordingly for after-hours operations at KMOB.