Airport code
HOB — Lea County Regional Airport
HOB is the IATA code for Lea County Regional Airport, an airport serving Hobbs, United States. Its ICAO code is KHOB, and it operates in the America/Denver time zone (UTC-7). The airport sits at 32.6875, -103.2170 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 3661 ft (1116 m).
Overview
About Lea County Regional Airport
Lea County Regional Airport is four miles (6.4 km) west of Hobbs, in Lea County, New Mexico, United States. The airport covers 898 acres (363 ha) and has three runways. It is an FAA certified commercial airport served by United Airlines' affiliate with daily regional flights. Lea County Regional Airport is the largest of the three airports owned and operated by Lea County Government. Lea County also owns and operates two general aviation airports in Lovington and Jal, New Mexico.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | HOB |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | KHOB |
| Airport name | Lea County Regional Airport |
| City | Hobbs |
| Country | United States |
| Time zone | America/Denver (UTC-7) |
| Latitude | 32.6875 |
| Longitude | -103.2170 |
| Elevation | 3661 ft (1116 m) |
| Airport type | Medium airport |
| Continent | North America |
| Runways | 3 |
| Longest runway | 8,000 ft (2,438 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Lea County Regional Airport?
The IATA code for Lea County Regional Airport is HOB.
What is the ICAO code for Lea County Regional Airport?
The ICAO code for Lea County Regional Airport is KHOB.
Where is HOB airport located?
Lea County Regional Airport (HOB) is located in Hobbs, United States.
What time zone is HOB in?
Lea County Regional Airport operates in the America/Denver time zone, which is UTC-7.
What is the nearest airport to HOB?
The nearest airport to Lea County Regional Airport (HOB) is Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM) in Carlsbad, about 106 km away.
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