South Bend International Airport is a medium-sized airport serving South Bend, United States. Its IATA code is SBN and its ICAO code is KSBN. The airport lies at an elevation of 799 ft (244 m) above sea level. It has 3 runway(s); the longest is 09R/27L, 8,412 ft (2,564 m) long. Local time follows the America/Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- SBN
- ICAO code
- KSBN
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 799 ft (244 m)
- Coordinates
- 41.7083, -86.3169
- Time zone
- America/Indiana/Indianapolis
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09L/27R | 4,300 ft · 1,311 m | 75 ft · 23 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 09R/27L | 8,412 ft · 2,564 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 18/36 | 7,101 ft · 2,164 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to South Bend International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| MGC Michigan City Municipal Airport | Michigan City, United States | 42 km · 26 mi |
| AZO Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport | Kalamazoo, United States | 86 km · 53 mi |
| GYY Gary/Chicago International Airport | Gary, United States | 92 km · 57 mi |
| MDW Chicago Midway International Airport | Chicago, United States | 119 km · 74 mi |
| FWA Fort Wayne International Airport | Fort Wayne, United States | 124 km · 77 mi |
| ORD Chicago O'Hare International Airport | Chicago, United States | 135 km · 84 mi |
| GRR Gerald R. Ford International Airport | Grand Rapids, United States | 146 km · 91 mi |
| LAF Purdue University Airport | West Lafayette, United States | 153 km · 95 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from SBN. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATL Atlanta | 913 | 567 | 493 | View route |
| JFK New York | 1,055 | 656 | 570 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 2,754 | 1,711 | 1,487 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 2,929 | 1,820 | 1,581 | View route |
| LHR London | 6,266 | 3,894 | 3,383 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 6,584 | 4,091 | 3,555 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 6,897 | 4,285 | 3,724 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 8,323 | 5,172 | 4,494 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 8,716 | 5,416 | 4,706 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 10,226 | 6,354 | 5,522 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 10,632 | 6,606 | 5,741 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 11,591 | 7,202 | 6,259 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 12,018 | 7,468 | 6,489 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 13,885 | 8,628 | 7,497 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 14,986 | 9,312 | 8,092 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 15,116 | 9,393 | 8,162 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | SOUTH BEND APP/DEP : 270-99° INITIAL CONTACT | 118.550 |
| A/D | SOUTH BEND APP/DEP : 100-269° SECONDARY | 124.100 |
| A/D | SOUTH BEND APP/DEP : 100-269° | 132.050 |
| ATIS | ATIS | 120.675 |
| CLD | CLNC DEL | 121.900 |
| CTAF | CTAF | 135.675 |
| CTR | CHICAGO CTR | 118.550 |
| GND | GND | 121.700 |
| RDO | TERRE HAUTE RDO | 122.600 |
| TWR | TWR | 135.675 |
| UNIC | UNICOM | 122.950 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of South Bend International Airport?
The IATA code of South Bend International Airport is SBN and its ICAO code is KSBN.
Where is South Bend International Airport located?
South Bend International Airport is in South Bend, Indiana, United States, at 41.7083, -86.3169.
What time zone is South Bend International Airport in?
South Bend International Airport uses the IANA time zone America/Indiana/Indianapolis. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at South Bend International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 09R/27L, 8,412 ft (2,564 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to South Bend International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Michigan City Municipal Airport (MGC), about 42 km (26 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.