Category Archives: In the News

New study shows Range Regional Airport contributes $36.1 million annually to local economy

  The Minnesota Department of Transportation recently released the Minnesota Statewide Airport Economic Impact Study. The study shows that public airports like Range Regional Airport (HIB) are significant contributors to statewide and local economies. “We are excited to share the study results demonstrating Range Regional Airport’s substantial economic...
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Range Regional Airport Now Accepting Applications for Assistant Director

Jan 1, 2020 - Hibbing, MN - The historic Range Regional Airport in northern Minnesota is seeking a new Assistant Director.  For those looking to further their career in aviation administration, this represents an excellent opportunity to move forward. This Assistant Director is responsible for all daily aspects of a non-hub, non-towered, regional commercial service airport.  They...
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Range Regional Airport Is Proud to Say That a Hibbing Aviator Is Now A True Master Pilot

Last month, Range Regional Airport was the proud host of a truly special ceremony.  In recognition of his decades of excellence in the field of flight, the FAA's exclusive Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award was given to Hibbing's own Keith Knopp.  Nominated by many of the pilots who formerly and currently fly out of...
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