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Roben Hood Airport
RQB · KRQB · WBR · Big Rapids, MI · 990 ft elevation · var 6W · Towered
Airport information
- ICAO / IATA
- KRQB / WBR
- Coordinates
- 43.7226, -85.5041
- Elevation
- 990 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 6W
- Sectional chart
- CHICAGO
- Airport use
- Public
- Control tower
- Yes
- ARTCC
- MINNEAPOLIS (ZMP)
- Flight service (FSS)
- LANSING
- 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
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-20
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:24 AM | 09:24Z |
| Sunrise | 06:00 AM | 10:00Z |
| Sunset | 09:27 PM | 01:27Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 10:03 PM | 02:03Z |
Loggable night (§1.1)
10:03 PM → 05:24 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
10:27 PM → 05:00 AM
Plan a flight from KRQB
Runway 09/27
4,300 ft × 75 ft · ASP 09
- Heading
- 096° mag · 90° true
27
- Heading
- 276° mag · 270° true
Runway 14/32
2,699 ft × 75 ft · Asphalt (Good) 14
- Heading
- 149° mag · 143° true
- Markings
- basic
- Traffic pattern
- Left
32
- Heading
- 329° mag · 323° true
- Markings
- basic
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Communication frequencies
| Service | Frequency | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| AWOS | 121.125 | AWOS 3 |
| CNTR | 120.85 | MINNEAPOLIS CNTR |
| UNIC | 122.8 | CTAF/UNICOM |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIC · White Cloud | VOR-DME | 117.60 | r047° / 12.8 NM |
| MOP · Mt Pleasant | VOR-DME | 110.60 | r285° / 33.8 NM |
Approaches
- RNAV (GPS) RWY 10 ↗ · amdt 0
- RNAV (GPS) RWY 28 ↗ · amdt 1
Minimums & Hot Spots
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VFR sectional
Services
- Fuel available
- 100LL, Jet A (additive)
- Airframe service
- MAJOR
- Powerplant service
- MAJOR
- Parking
- tiedowns, hangars
- Other services
- Air ambulance, Instruction, Rental
Ownership & management
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
- 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.
- ACTVT REIL RWY 10 & 28; PAPI RWY 10 & 28; MIRL RWY 10/28 & 14/32 - CTAF.
- LDG FEE FOR COML ACFT WAIVED WITH MNM FUEL PURCHASE.
- CITY HALL 231-679-1583.
- AVBL H24 SELF SVC.
- SINGLE POINT & OVERWING AVBL.
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