AviatDataLea County Regional Airport HOB / KHOB
Hobbs, New Mexico · United States · Lea County Airports Department (Lea County Government)
52kpax · 2024
Limited hoursJet A · Avgas 100LL
ICAO / IATAKHOB / HOB
OperatorLea County Airports Department (Lea County Government)
Coordinates32.6873°N, 103.2175°W
Elevation3,661 ft · 1,116 m
Time zoneCT (UTC-6/-5 DST)
Passengers / yr52,424 (2024)
CustomsNo
Border controlNo
SchengenNo
FuelJet A · Avgas 100LL
Bonded—
AIP referenceKHOB — FAA Chart Supplement / d-TPP
Operating hoursAirport open daily; ATCT staffed approx. 0600-1800 local, CTAF 120.65 outside tower hours. No published curfew. No PPR required for GA arrivals; no customs/CBP facility on field.
TerminalsOne passenger terminal (~20,000 sq ft, expanded/reopened Jan 2021) with 3 gates
Runways (3)
- 04/22 · 2,438 m / 8,000 ft · 45.7 m wide · Asphalt/Porous Friction Course · ILS ILS/DME Rwy 04
- 13/31 · 1,829 m / 6,002 ft · 45.7 m wide · Asphalt
- 17/35 · 1,332 m / 4,370 ft · 30.5 m wide · Asphalt
Airport contact
Serves the Permian Basin oil and gas industry with United Express (CommuteAir/SkyWest, Embraer 145) operating Essential Air Service-supported flights to Denver and Houston-Intercontinental, while JSX offers semi-private service to Dallas Love Field; despite being in New Mexico, Lea County observes Central Time (an exception to the rest of the state, which is Mountain).
Services
Available
On request / PPR
Seasonal / ageing
Unconfirmed / not listed
Ground handling
Available · 3 providers
Tailwind Aviation
Full-service FBO at KHOB offering full-service and quick-turn fueling, hangar and tiedown space, two courtesy cars, pilot lounge, shower facilities, and an observation/waiting area; family-owned and operating since 2008. · Mon-Fri 0700-1700, Sat-Sun 0800-1600
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Verified 2 months ago · unconfirmed source
Christian Aero LLC
FBO provides hangar space, courtesy car, rental-car coordination, tugs, and an indoor crew lounge with WiFi and a conference room. · 24/7
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Verified 2 months ago · unconfirmed source
United Ground Express
United Airlines' wholly-owned ground handling subsidiary staffs the HOB station (confirmed via active HOB-coded job postings for part-time cross-utilized/customer service agents), providing ramp and passenger handling for United Express flights to Denver (DEN) and Houston (IAH), currently operated by CommuteAir under United Express branding.
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Verified 2 months ago · unconfirmed source
Aircraft fuel
Available · 2 providers
Tailwind Aviation
FBO sells Avfuel-branded 100LL ($7.15/gal full service) and Jet A ($6.95/gal) as of 30-Jun-2026, confirmed consistently across two independent fuel-price feeds; after-hours fuel available by phone call; participates in the AVTRIP loyalty program and accepts multiple contract fuel cards. · Mon-Fri 0700-1700, Sat-Sun 0800-1600 (after-hours by call)
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Verified 2 months ago · unconfirmed source
Christian Aero LLC
FBO sells Phillips-branded 100LL ($7.30/gal, assisted/self-service) and Jet A ($7.40/gal, full and self-service) as of 01-Jul-2026; 24/7 self-serve plus full-service and single-point fueling available with advance notice; an after-hours call-out fee applies after 1800. · 24/7 self-serve; full-service with advance call
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Verified 2 months ago · unconfirmed source
De-icing
Not listed
Part-145 line maintenance
On request
Christian Aero LLC
General aircraft maintenance is listed among the FBO's services in addition to fueling and ramp support; specific certifications/ratings are unconfirmed.
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Verified 2 months ago · unconfirmed source
Part-145 base maintenance
Not listed
Component shops & overhaul
Not listed
Flight catering
Not listed
Aircraft cleaning
Not listed
Ground support equipment
Not listed
Cargo handling
Not listed
Aviation security
Not listed
Passenger & crew transport
Available
Christian Aero LLC
Courtesy car and rental-car coordination are available for crews and passengers through the FBO; an overnight courtesy-car fee may apply. · 24/7
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Verified 2 months ago · unconfirmed source
Flight support
Not listed
Hotel & travel
Not listed