KRQB · WBR

Roben Hood Airport

Big Rapids, MichiganElevation 990 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

2 runways · longest 4,300 ft

10/28
Dimensions
5,003 x 75 ft
Surface
Asphalt (good)
Edge lights
MED
RWY 1090°T
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P2L)
RWY 28270°T
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
14/32
Dimensions
2,699 x 75 ft
Surface
Asphalt (good)
Edge lights
MED
RWY 14143°T
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 32323°T
Traffic patternLeft

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Roben Hood Airport is in Big Rapids, Michigan. Field elevation 990 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerSTEVE SCHROEDER, FIRE CHIEF
Manager phone231-796-5600
AttendedALL SAT, 0800–1500
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKRQB / WBR
SectionalCHICAGO
Center (ARTCC)MINNEAPOLIS
Flight service (AFSS)LANSING
RegionMichigan
CountryUnited States
Coordinates43.7226, -85.5041
Distance from city2 NM NW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
FuelJet A+
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF122.800
UNICOM122.800
FREQUENCIES

Communications

121.125
AWOS 3
AWOS
120.85
MINNEAPOLIS CNTR
CNTR
122.8
CTAF/UNICOM
UNIC
122.800
CTAF
CTAF
122.800
UNICOM
UNICOM

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

CITY HALL 231-679-1583.
AVBL H24 SELF SVC.
LDG FEE FOR COML ACFT WAIVED WITH MNM FUEL PURCHASE.
SINGLE POINT & OVERWING AVBL.
BIRDS & DEER ON & INVOF ARPT.
FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
ACTVT REIL RWY 10 & 28; PAPI RWY 10 & 28; MIRL RWY 10/28 & 14/32 - CTAF.
ADMIN BLDG ACES: PRESS 5, THEN 3 & 2 SIMUL, THEN 1.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KRQB have a METAR?
Yes. KRQB is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does KRQB have a TAF?
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What is the field elevation at KRQB?
KRQB sits at 990 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KRQB?
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