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KSBN
South Bend Regional Airport · South Bend
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
799 ft / 244 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 135.68 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
09R/27L · 8,412 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED18/36 · 6,001 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED09L/27R · 4,300 ft · AsphaltLIGHTEDFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for South Bend Regional Airport (KSBN), located in South Bend, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 3 active runways with a maximum elevation of 799 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
South Bend Regional Airport
ICAO / IATA
KSBN / SBN
Municipality
South Bend
Country
Region
US-IN — Indiana
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
799 ft
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Runway 09R / 27L
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 8,412 ft / 2,564 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 88.8° / 268.8°
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 88.8° / 268.8°
RWY 09R (88.8°)
109.30 MHz
IDENT: UXW | CRS: 94°
RWY 27L (268.8°)
109.30 MHz
IDENT: SBN | CRS: 274°
Runway 18 / 36
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 6,001 ft / 1,829 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 179° / 359°
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 179° / 359°
RWY 18 (179°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 36 (359°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 09L / 27R
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 4,300 ft / 1,311 m
Runway Width: 75 ft / 23 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 88.8° / 268.8°
Runway Width: 75 ft / 23 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 88.8° / 268.8°
RWY 09L (88.8°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 27R (268.8°)
No ILS / Visual Only
A/D SOUTH BEND APP/DEP : 270-99° INITIAL CONTACT
118.55 MHz
A/D SOUTH BEND APP/DEP : 100-269° SECONDARY
124.10 MHz
A/D SOUTH BEND APP/DEP : 100-269°
132.05 MHz
ATIS ATIS
120.67 MHz
CLD CLNC DEL
121.90 MHz
CTAF CTAF
135.68 MHz
CTR CHICAGO CTR
118.55 MHz
GND GND
121.70 MHz
RDO TERRE HAUTE RDO
122.60 MHz
TWR TWR
135.68 MHz
UNIC UNICOM
122.95 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: FAA NASR · Cycle: Jan 2026