Roben-Hood

RQB · KRQB · Big Rapids, MI · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
994 ft MSL
Longest runway
5,003 ft 10/28
Runways
2
Mag var
6W

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Weather

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 08:16 PM
EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:56 AM10:56Z
Sunrise07:24 AM11:24Z
Sunset07:47 PM23:47Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:16 PM00:16Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:16 PM → 06:56 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:47 PM → 06:24 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 006°downwind 276°base 186°final 096°45° entry10142832

RWY 10LEFT traffic

Heading
096° mag · 090° true
Dimensions
5,003 × 75 ft
TPA
2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
2-light PAPI (left) (3.75°)
CTAF
122.8

Enter the left downwind (heading 276°) on the 45° at 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 10
Threshold elev
994 ft
Markings
nonprecision
Threshold crossing height
40 ft
TDZ elevation
994 ft
End lights
REIL

Condition: Good. Edge lights: Med. Surface: Porous friction course. Weight bearing: Single wheel 62k, Double wheel 87k.

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

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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

Lowest minimums here: RNAV (GPS) with vertical guidance · VFR sectional →

Airport info

From the field

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Airport information

ICAO / FAA LID
KRQB / RQB
Coordinates
43.7228, -85.5053
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 · 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 ↗

Runway lighting aids — 10: 2-light PAPI (left) · 28: 4-light PAPI (left).

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 (RQB · KRQB) is an airport in Big Rapids, MI, at 994 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 5,003 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 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 has 2 runways; the longest is 5,003 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KRQB?

Roben-Hood is in Big Rapids, MI, at an elevation of 994 ft MSL. Coordinates: 43.7228, -85.5053.

More about KRQB

Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open KRQB in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.

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