
Regional airport · South Bend, United States
South Bend International
- Elevation
- 799 ft
- Coordinates
- 41°42′N 86°19′W
- Local time
- America/Indiana/Indianapolis
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Field information
KSBN runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
South Bend International (KSBN/SBN) has 3 runways; the longest, 09R/27L, is 8,412 ft (2,564 m) of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 & Avgas. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as ARFF index B. Operating hours: Open 24 hours (H24). Prior permission required (PPR): our OCC requests it with the handler or airport authority. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at KSBN, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
Regional airport
Time zone
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
Country
United States
US
Municipality
South Bend
Elevation
799 ft
Position
41.7083, -86.3169
Traffic level
High
Fuel
Jet A-1 & Avgas
Fire & rescue
ARFF index B
Operating hours
Open 24 hours (H24)
Access
Prior permission required (PPR)
Runways · KSBN
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09R/27L | 8,412 ft (2,564 m) | 150 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
| 18/36 | 7,101 ft (2,164 m) | 150 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
| 09L/27R | 4,300 ft (1,311 m) | 75 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at KSBN.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at South Bend International (KSBN / SBN) in South Bend, United States of America, through one 24/7 OCC desk. KSBN is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at KSBN
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – United States of America
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of United States of America. Applicable permit lead times for United States of America are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for United States of America are managed end-to-end.
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Ground Handling at KSBN
Direct FBO and handler coordination at KSBN covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at KSBN
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at KSBN is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to KSBN
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for KSBN: 41° 42′ 30″ N 86° 19′ 1″ W; elevation 799 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in South Bend
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into South Bend. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at KSBN.
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Cargo Operations at KSBN
Support for freighter operations into KSBN covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where KSBN sits in the network
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Operating into KSBN?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at South Bend International — one desk for the whole trip.