South Bend Regional Airport

KSBN / SBN

South Bend, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 17:54Z

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Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 47 min ago
17:54Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
6°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 2°C
8 kt
120°
6 SM
Visibility
2,300 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1021 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KSBN 041754Z 12008KT 6SM HZ FEW016 BKN023 OVC037 06/02 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP220 T00610022 10061 21011 58017

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 799 ft
FEW 1,600 ft AGL
BKN 2,300 ft AGL
OVC 3,700 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,399 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,099 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
3,700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,499 ft AMSL
QNH
1021 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
994 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (799 ft)
Pressure Alt
567 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -321 ft
ISA Deviation: -7.4°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KSBN 041720Z 0418/0518 11008KT 6SM BR OVC025 FM042200 11005KT P6SM OVC016 PROB30 0422/0504 4SM -SHRA OVC008 FM050400 11005KT 4SM BR OVC005 PROB30 0504/0509 3/4SM -SHRA BR OVC001 FM050900 09005KT 1/2SM FG OVC003 PROB30 0509/0515 1/2SM SHRA BR OVC001 FM051500 10008KT 1 1/2SM SHRA OVC003
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
18:41Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 110° 8 kt
Visibility: 6SM
Ceiling: 2,500 ft
Mist
22:00Z FM042200
+4h
MVFR 110° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 1,600 ft
22:00Z PROB30
+4h
IFR
Visibility: 4SM
Ceiling: 800 ft
Light Showers Rain
04:00Z FM050400
+10h
IFR 110° 5 kt
Visibility: 4SM
Ceiling: 500 ft
Mist

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Airport Runway Layout

N
SBN
09L ✈️
27R
09R ✈️
27L
18
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 09L/27R
Active: 09L
4,300 ft 75 ft ASP 88°
6.9 kt 4.0 kt
30° angle
✈️ 09R/27L
Active: 09R
8,412 ft 150 ft ASP 88°
6.9 kt 4.0 kt
30° angle
18/36 6,001 ft 150 ft ASP 179°
4.1 kt 6.9 kt
59° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KSBN

5,373 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
57.9%
MVFR
27.7%
IFR
10.7%
LIFR
3.6%

South Bend Regional Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 57.9% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 14.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 9.3 knots. Calm conditions occur 10.7% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -23°C to 31°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 7.3% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 9.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 28 kt
Calm Winds: 10.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
9.7%
NE
3.6%
E
7.8%
SE
7.9%
S
11.7%
SW
19.8%
W
16.6%
NW
12.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 2.1°C
Range: -23°C to 31°C
-23°C 31°C

Visibility

Average: 8.3 SM
Below 3 SM: 7.3%
Fog Frequency: 4.4%

Best Months for VFR

September October March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 09L/27R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.8 kt
Runway 09R/27L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.8 kt
Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.3 kt

Statistics computed from 5,373 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

South Bend Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KSBN
IATA Code: SBN
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 799 ft MSL

Location

City: South Bend
Country: US
Latitude: 41.708698°
Longitude: -86.317299°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 09L/27R
Length: 4,300 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 09R/27L
Length: 8,412 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 18/36
Length: 6,001 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About South Bend Regional Airport

Overview

South Bend Regional Airport serves the metropolitan area of South Bend, Indiana, located in St. Joseph County. As a medium-sized airport situated at 799 feet mean sea level, the facility supports commercial, general aviation, and potential military operations. Its strategic location and three runways provide flexible access for diverse aviation needs.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at KSBN demonstrate significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) predominating at 60.1% of observations. Pilots can expect moderate challenges, with Marginal VFR (24%) and Instrument Flight Rules (11.4%) conditions frequent throughout the year. Temperature ranges from -20°C to 31°C, with southwest winds averaging 9.4 knots and occasionally reaching 28 knots.

Notable Features

The airport features three asphalt runways with substantial length variations: 09L/27R at 4,300 feet, 09R/27L extending 8,412 feet, and 18/36 measuring 6,001 feet. All runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with consistent low average crosswind conditions ranging from 5.7 to 6.4 knots. Visibility averages 8.3 statute miles, with occasional reduced visibility periods.

Approach Considerations

September through November offer the most consistently favorable flying conditions at KSBN. Pilots should anticipate potential reduced visibility, with fog present in 4.9% of observations and visibility below 3 statute miles in 7.1% of cases. The multiple runway configuration provides operational flexibility, with prevailing southwest winds suggesting potential preference for 09 and 27 runway headings during approach.

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.