Lea County Regional Airport

KHOB / HOB

Hobbs, US

Last Updated
Mar 5, 06:55Z

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Weather Source: Lea County Regional Airport (KHOB)
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Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 24 min ago
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☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
11°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 8°C
8 kt
140°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1014 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KHOB 050655Z AUTO 14008KT 10SM SCT032 11/08 A2994 RMK AO2

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 3,661 ft
SCT 3,200 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
3,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,861 ft AMSL
QNH
1014 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
892 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (3,661 ft)
Pressure Alt
3,639 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 4,038 ft
ISA Deviation: +3.3°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KHOB 050520Z 0506/0606 18006KT P6SM SCT250 FM051600 18015G23KT P6SM SCT150
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
07:18Z BASE
+0h
VFR 180° 6 kt
Visibility: >6SM
16:00Z FM051600
+9h
VFR 180° 15 kt
Visibility: >6SM

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Airport Runway Layout

N
HOB
03
21
12 ✈️
30
17
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
03/21 7,398 ft 150 ft ASP 45°
0.7 kt 8.0 kt
95° angle
✈️ 12/30
Active: 12
6,002 ft 150 ft ASP 135°
7.5 kt 2.7 kt
20° angle
17/35 4,998 ft 100 ft ASP 180°
6.1 kt 5.1 kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KHOB

6,326 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
94.9%
MVFR
2.9%
IFR
0.6%
LIFR
1.6%

Lea County Regional Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 94.9% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 8.6 knots, with gusts recorded up to 109 knots. Temperature extremes range from -17°C to 36°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 8.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 109 kt
Calm Winds: 5.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
9.3%
NE
7.2%
E
7.8%
SE
10.7%
S
17.8%
SW
17.8%
W
16%
NW
7.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 12.2°C
Range: -17°C to 36°C
-17°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 9.9 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.4%
Fog Frequency: 1%

Best Months for VFR

March September February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.1 kt
Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.8 kt
Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.5 kt

Statistics computed from 6,326 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Lea County Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KHOB
IATA Code: HOB
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 3,661 ft MSL

Location

City: Hobbs
Country: US
Latitude: 32.687500°
Longitude: -103.217003°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 7,398 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 12/30
Length: 6,002 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 17/35
Length: 4,998 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Lea County Regional Airport

Overview

Lea County Regional Airport serves the Hobbs, New Mexico region as a medium-sized airport situated at 3,661 feet mean sea level. Located at coordinates 32.687500, -103.217003, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the local area with three asphalt runways capable of supporting diverse aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions 95% of the time, with exceptional visibility averaging 9.9 statute miles. Temperature ranges from -7°C to 36°C, creating generally stable flying conditions, with September, January, and October presenting the most favorable VFR weather patterns. Prevailing winds from the south (180°) average 8.4 knots, with occasional strong gusts up to 109 knots.

Notable Features

The airport features three parallel runways with consistent wind coverage, offering pilots multiple landing options. All three runways (03/21, 12/30, and 17/35) demonstrate 100% favorable wind conditions with modest average crosswind components ranging between 5-5.7 knots. The elevation of 3,661 feet MSL indicates a high-desert terrain environment typical of southeastern New Mexico.

Approach Considerations

With multiple runways and excellent wind alignment, pilots have flexible approach options. Runway 03/21 at 7,398 feet provides the longest landing surface, while 12/30 and 17/35 offer additional 6,002 and 4,998-foot options respectively. Pilots should anticipate southern wind patterns and prepare for potential high-wind scenarios given the maximum recorded wind speed of 109 knots.

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

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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.