Hattiesburg Bobby L Chain Municipal Airport

KHBG / HBG

Hattiesburg, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 23:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 36 min ago
23:53Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
24°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 17°C
7 kt
160°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1021 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KHBG 042353Z AUTO 16007KT 10SM FEW043 SCT100 24/17 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP204 T02440167 10294 20244 53008 PWINO

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 151 ft
FEW 4,300 ft AGL
SCT 10,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
4,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,451 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
10,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
10,151 ft AMSL
QNH
1021 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1016 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (151 ft)
Pressure Alt
-82 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,034 ft
ISA Deviation: +9.3°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KHBG 041735Z 0418/0518 14004KT P6SM BKN050 FM050400 16004KT P6SM SCT009 BKN015 FM050800 VRB03KT 5SM BR OVC007 FM051400 17005KT P6SM BKN015
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
00:28Z BASE
+0h
VFR 140° 4 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 5,000 ft
04:00Z FM050400
+4h
MVFR 160° 4 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 1,500 ft
08:00Z FM050800
+8h
IFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: 5SM
Ceiling: 700 ft
Mist

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Airport Runway Layout

N
HBG
13 ✈️
31

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 13/31
Active: 13
6,099 ft 150 ft ASP 131°
6.1 kt 3.5 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KHBG

4,799 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
70%
MVFR
16%
IFR
7.8%
LIFR
6.2%

Hattiesburg Bobby L Chain Municipal Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 70% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 14% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 6.2 knots. Calm conditions occur 38.6% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -7°C to 36°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 6.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 25 kt
Calm Winds: 38.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
10.8%
NE
3.9%
E
5.6%
SE
8.1%
S
13.8%
SW
5%
W
4.7%
NW
9.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 17°C
Range: -7°C to 36°C
-7°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 9.2 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.3%
Fog Frequency: 4.3%

Best Months for VFR

September October November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.6 kt

Statistics computed from 4,799 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Hattiesburg Bobby L Chain Municipal Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KHBG
IATA Code: HBG
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 151 ft MSL

Location

City: Hattiesburg
Country: US
Latitude: 31.264799°
Longitude: -89.252800°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 13/31
Length: 6,099 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Hattiesburg Bobby L Chain Municipal Airport

Overview

Hattiesburg Bobby L Chain Municipal Airport serves the Hattiesburg metropolitan area in southern Mississippi, providing general aviation and regional transportation services. Located at 31.264799, -89.252800 with an elevation of 151 feet MSL, the airport offers a 6,099-foot asphalt runway capable of supporting medium-sized aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at KHBG are predominantly visual flight rules (VFR), with 70.1% of observations supporting clear flying conditions. Seasonal temperature variations range from -4°C to 36°C, with an average of 17.8°C. Pilots can expect the most consistent VFR conditions during September, October, and November, with an average visibility of 9.2 statute miles.

Notable Features

The airport experiences predominantly northerly winds with an average speed of 5.9 knots and calm conditions 40.6% of the time. Wind variability includes maximum gusts up to 25 knots, which pilots should consider during flight planning. The airport's single runway (13/31) is favorably aligned with wind conditions, experiencing a 100% compatible wind orientation.

Approach Considerations

Runway 13/31 presents an average crosswind of 3.5 knots, providing relatively stable approach conditions. Instrument meteorological conditions occur 14.6% of the time, with 8% IFR and 6.6% low IFR observations. Pilots should be prepared for potential reduced visibility, particularly during periods when fog is present (5.2% of observations).

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.