South Bend Intl (KSBN/SBN) — South Bend, United States
At a glance
- Operating hours
- Open 24h
- Port of entry
- Yes, with conditions
- Fuel
- 100LL, Jet A
- Tower
- 118.9
- Runways
- 09L/27R, 09R/27L, 18/36
- Elevation
- 799 ft
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Section Breakdown
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: KSBN
- Name: South Bend Intl
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: Domestic
- Latitude: 41.708698
- Longitude: -86.317299
- Elevation: 799 ft
- Country: United States
- Municipality: South Bend
- IATA Code: SBN
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: America/Indiana/Indianapolis
- Distance from City: 6.3 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 09L/27R
- Designation: 09L/27R
- Dimensions: 4300 X 75
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB
- Approach Types: RNAV (GPS) RWY 09L, RNAV (GPS) RWY 27R
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 09R/27L
- Designation: 09R/27L
- Dimensions: 8412 X 150
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB
- Approach Types: ILS OR LOC RWY 09R, ILS OR LOC RWY 27L, ILS RWY 27L (SA CAT I - II), RNAV (GPS) RWY 09R, RNAV (GPS) RWY 27L
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 18/36
- Designation: 18/36
- Dimensions: 6001 X 150
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB
- Approach Types: RNAV (GPS) RWY 18, RNAV (GPS) RWY 36
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.900 MHz
- Ground: 121.700 MHz
- Operations: 135.675 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: 118.150 MHz
Operation Hours
South Bend Intl operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →
- Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
- Remarks: N/A
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: +1 574-282-4590
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: Not recorded
- PPR Required: Not recorded
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: Not recorded
- Parking Fee: Not recorded
- Handling Mandatory: Not recorded
- Currency: Not recorded
- Remarks: Not recorded
Fuel Information
- Fuel (FAA, public use): 100LL, Jet A Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes, with conditions: User fee airport: permission to land from CBP needed (19 CFR 122.15); CBP needs 24 hours prior permission; for weekend service call before 1600 Friday (NASR) Source: 19 CFR 122.15 User fee airports, 2026-10-13 (last amended 2025-11-17)
- APIS Required: Yes, for private aircraft arriving from or departing to another country (CBP eAPIS) Source: 19 CFR 122.22 Electronic manifest for private aircraft, 2026-10-01
- GAR Required: Not recorded
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: Not recorded
- Remarks: Not recorded
Alternates
KMDW
- ICAO: KMDW
- Name: Chicago Midway Intl
- Distance (NM): 64.5
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes Source: 19 CFR 122.13 List of international airports, 2026-10-13
KORD
- ICAO: KORD
- Name: -O'Hare Intl
- Distance (NM): 72.8
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes, with conditions: Landing rights airport: permission to land from CBP needed (19 CFR 122.14) Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01
KGRR
- ICAO: KGRR
- Name: Ford Intl
- Distance (NM): 78.7
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes, with conditions: Landing rights airport: permission to land from CBP needed (19 CFR 122.14); customs Mon-Fri with 2 hours prior permission; for after-hours service call before 1600 on the Friday before (NASR) Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01
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United States Permit Requirements
- Overflight Permit: No
- Landing Permit: Conditional
- Overflight Lead Time: N/A
- Landing Lead Time: 60 minutes minimum (eAPIS manifest before departure); recommend 24-48 hours for CBP port notification
No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures.
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Add a historical factFrequently Asked Questions
- What are the operating hours of KSBN?
- South Bend Intl operates from 00:00 to 23:59.
- What is the tower frequency at KSBN?
- The tower frequency at South Bend Intl is 118.9 MHz.
- What fuel is available at KSBN?
- The FAA lists 100LL, Jet A for public use at South Bend Intl. Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01.
- Does KSBN require landing permits?
- It depends on the flight. No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures. Permit details for United States
- Where is KSBN located?
- South Bend Intl (KSBN) is located in South Bend, United States.
- What is the IATA code for KSBN?
- The IATA code for South Bend Intl is SBN.
- Does KSBN have an ILS approach?
- Yes, the FAA publishes ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches at South Bend Intl to runways 09R, 27L. Source: FAA terminal procedures (d-TPP), cycle 2610, valid to 2026-10-29 09:01 UTC.
- Is KSBN a port of entry?
- Yes, with conditions. User fee airport: permission to land from CBP needed (19 CFR 122.15); CBP needs 24 hours prior permission; for weekend service call before 1600 Friday (NASR). Source: 19 CFR 122.15 User fee airports, 2026-10-13 (last amended 2025-11-17).