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South Bend International Airport

South Bend · Indiana · United States

KSBNIATA SBN

Airport overview

South Bend International Airport serves South Bend, United States. The longest reported open paved runway is 2,564 metres (8,412 feet). The directory lists 2 FBOs and 0 handling providers at this airport.

ICAO code: KSBN
IATA code: SBN
Local / reference code: SBN
Location: South Bend · Indiana · United States
Coordinates: 41.708224, -86.317337
Elevation above sea level: 243 m / 798.4 ft
Time zone: America/Indiana/Indianapolis
Reported access: Public use
Longest open paved runway: 2,564 m / 8,412 ft
Business-aviation facilities: 2 FBOs · 0 handling providers
Fuel types: 100LL
Control tower: Yes
Customs airport designation: Not reported
Landing-rights designation: Not reported

Runway dimensions alone do not determine which jets can operate here; consult the current AIP, NOTAMs, declared distances and aircraft performance requirements.

Runways (3 recorded)

All recorded runways at South Bend International Airport
Runway	Length	Width	Surface	Lighting / status
09R/27L	2,564 m8,412 ft	46 m150 ft	ASPH	LightedReported open
18/36	2,164 m7,101 ft	46 m150 ft	ASPH	LightedReported open
09L/27R	1,311 m4,300 ft	23 m75 ft	ASPH	LightedReported open

Runway 09R/27L · threshold & approach details

Runway end	True heading	Elevation	Displaced threshold	Coordinates
09R	89°	241 m / 789.9 ft	Not reported	41.70433, -86.32942
27L	269°	234 m / 769 ft	Not reported	41.70481, -86.29862

Declared distances & approach equipment

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	ILS / lights
09R	2,564 m / 8,412 ft	2,564 m / 8,412 ft	2,564 m / 8,412 ft	2,564 m / 8,412 ft	ILS / MALSF
27L	2,564 m / 8,412 ft	2,564 m / 8,412 ft	2,564 m / 8,412 ft	2,564 m / 8,412 ft	ILS / MALSR

TORA: take-off run available · TODA: take-off distance available · ASDA: accelerate-stop distance available · LDA: landing distance available.

Runway 18/36 · threshold & approach details

Runway end	True heading	Elevation	Displaced threshold	Coordinates
18	179°	243 m / 798.4 ft	Not reported	41.71875, -86.31940
36	359°	231 m / 759.4 ft	Not reported	41.69927, -86.31883

Declared distances & approach equipment

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	ILS / lights
18	2,164 m / 7,101 ft	2,164 m / 7,101 ft	2,164 m / 7,101 ft	2,164 m / 7,101 ft	Not reported
36	2,164 m / 7,101 ft	2,164 m / 7,101 ft	2,164 m / 7,101 ft	2,164 m / 7,101 ft	Not reported

TORA: take-off run available · TODA: take-off distance available · ASDA: accelerate-stop distance available · LDA: landing distance available.

Runway 09L/27R · threshold & approach details

Runway end	True heading	Elevation	Displaced threshold	Coordinates
09L	89°	240 m / 788 ft	Not reported	41.71394, -86.32878
27R	269°	238 m / 780.2 ft	Not reported	41.71419, -86.31303

Declared distances & approach equipment

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	ILS / lights
09L	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
27R	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported

TORA: take-off run available · TODA: take-off distance available · ASDA: accelerate-stop distance available · LDA: landing distance available.

FBOs & handling

Fixed-base operators · 2

Fixed-base operator

Atlantic Aviation South Bend

4302 Lathrop St., South Bend, IN
Mon-Sun: 0500-2100 On-call services with prior arrangements

Executive lounge · Customs assistance · Meeting room · Wi-Fi · Refreshments

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Fixed-base operator

Signature Aviation South Bend

4200 Lathrop Street, South Bend, IN 46628, United States
0600L - 2200L / 7 days a week

Customs assistance · Meeting room · Wi-Fi · Courtesy car · Shuttle

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History & management

The airport activation record dates to 1940-04; this is an administrative date and may differ from the airport’s founding. The recorded owner is St Joseph County Arpt Authority.

Inception year: Not reported
Airport activation date: 1940-04
Recorded owner: St Joseph County Arpt Authority
Recorded operator: Not reported
Airport manager: Michael A. Daigle
Manager telephone: 574-282-4590

An inception year and an airport activation date are different facts. Confirm current ownership and management with the airport.

Airport communications

Type	Service	Frequency
A/D	SOUTH BEND APP/DEP : 100-269°	132.05 MHz
A/D	SOUTH BEND APP/DEP : 100-269° SECONDARY	124.1 MHz
A/D	SOUTH BEND APP/DEP : 270-99° INITIAL CONTACT	118.55 MHz
ATIS	ATIS	120.675 MHz
CLD	CLNC DEL	121.9 MHz
CTAF	CTAF	135.675 MHz
CTR	CHICAGO CTR	118.55 MHz
GND	GND	121.7 MHz
RDO	TERRE HAUTE RDO	122.6 MHz
TWR	TWR	135.675 MHz
UNIC	UNICOM	122.95 MHz

Use current official aeronautical publications for operational communications.

Airport & runway remarks (13)

Airport remarks can include operating restrictions, prior-permission contacts and noise procedures; check current publications before a flight.

AIRPORTBIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT.
AIRPORTTWY T NOT AVBL TO ACR OPNS WITH MORE THAN 9 PAX SEATS OR UNSKED ACR AT LEAST 31 PAX SEATS.
AIRPORTLINE OF SIGHT BTN RWY INTS RSTRD.
AIRPORTFOR FUEL & SVCS - 122.95 OR 131.7.
AIRPORTFOR CD CTC SOUTH BEND APCH AT 574-251-2609. WHEN SOUTH BEND APCH CLSD, FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
AIRPORTACR RAMP RSTRD TO SKED COML & WINGSPAN GTR THAN 100 FT; ALL OTR 24 HR PPR.
AIRPORTINDEX C AVAILABLE UPON REQ
AIRPORTTWYS J, J1 & J2 CLSD INDEF.
AIRPORTWHEN ATCT CLSD, TO INCR INTST AND ACTVT MALSF RWY 09R; MALSR RWY 27L; HIRL RWY 09R/27L; MIRL RWY 18/36 AND ALL TWYS - CTAF.
AIRPORT24 HR PPR FOR CBP - 574-232-9650; WKEND SVC CALL BFR 1600 FRI.
RUNWAYRWY 09L/27R NOT AVBL FOR PART 121/PART 380 OPS WITH SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 9 PAX SEATS AND NON-SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 30 PAX SEATS. CLSD WHEN TWR CLSD; WT RSTRD 45000 SINGLE & 60000 DUAL.
RUNWAY_ENDAPCH SLOPE 21:1 DUE TO 92 FT HIGH TENSION WIRES 2160 FT FM RWY END; 394 FT R OF CNTRLN.
RUNWAY_ENDBE ALERT DURG RIGHT BASE; HIGH TENSION WIRES AER.