Roben Hood Airport

RQB · KRQB · WBR · Big Rapids, MI · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
994 ft MSL
Longest runway
4,300 ft 09/27
Runways
2
Mag var
6W

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 09:34 PM
EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:01 AM10:01Z
Sunrise06:34 AM10:34Z
Sunset09:02 PM01:02Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
09:34 PM01:34Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
09:34 PM → 06:01 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
10:02 PM → 05:34 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 059°downwind 329°base 239°final 149°45° entry14273209

RWY 14LEFT traffic

Heading
149° mag · 143° true
Dimensions
2,699 × 75 ft
TPA
2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
CTAF
122.8

Enter the left downwind (heading 329°) on the 45° at 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 14
Threshold elev
932 ft
Markings
basic
TDZ elevation
932 ft

Condition: Good. Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 37k, Double wheel 56k. PCN 10.

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: schematic (headings + lengths)

ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Before taxi

ASOS/AWOS
125.875

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.8
UNICOM
122.8

Also

Flight service
120.85 LOW
By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
322.35WHITE CLOUD RCAG (LOW)

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

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Charts & procedures

Airport
Approaches
Minimums

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Airport info

From the field

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Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KRQB / WBR
Coordinates
43.7226, -85.5041
Elevation
994 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
6W
Sectional chart
CHICAGO
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Weather station
AWOS-3P · 125.875 · ☎ 231-796-0884
ARTCC
MINNEAPOLIS (ZMP)
Flight service (FSS)
LANSING · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
RQB
Attendance
MON-FRI 0800-1700; SAT 0800-1500
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1940/04
Distance from city
2 NW

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT REIL RWY 10 & 28; PAPI RWY 10 & 28; MIRL RWY 10/28 & 14/32 - CTAF. on 122.8Chart Supplement ↗

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.

Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
Fuel available
100LL, Jet A (additive)
Airframe service
MAJOR
Powerplant service
MAJOR
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Air ambulance, Instruction, Rental
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
CITY OF BIG RAPIDS
CITY HALL, 226 N MICHIGAN AVE, BIG RAPIDS, MI
231-592-4045
Manager
STEVE SCHROEDER, FIRE CHIEF
21325 18 MILE RD, BIG RAPIDS, MI
231-796-5600
Remarks FAA · 7 notes

General

  • BIRDS & DEER ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • ADMIN BLDG ACES: PRESS 5, THEN 3 & 2 SIMUL, THEN 1.
  • FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.

Lighting

  • ACTVT REIL RWY 10 & 28; PAPI RWY 10 & 28; MIRL RWY 10/28 & 14/32 - CTAF.

Fuel

  • AVBL H24 SELF SVC.
  • SINGLE POINT & OVERWING AVBL.

Contact

  • CITY HALL 231-679-1583.
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About KRQB

Roben Hood Airport (RQB · KRQB · WBR) is an airport in Big Rapids, MI, at 994 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 4,300 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KRQB, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KRQB have a control tower?

No. Roben Hood Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at KRQB?

Roben Hood Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 4,300 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KRQB?

Roben Hood Airport is in Big Rapids, MI, at an elevation of 994 ft MSL. Coordinates: 43.7226, -85.5041.

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