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Hibbing, Minnesota

Hibbing is a city in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 16,214 at the 2020 census.

Type CityPopulation 16,214

Why go

  • City in Minnesota, United States.
  • Served by Range Regional Airport (HIB).

History

Hibbing is a city in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 16,214 at the 2020 census. The city was built on mining the rich iron ore of the Mesabi Iron Range and still relies on that industry today. At the edge of town is the world's largest open-pit iron mine, the Hull–Rust–Mahoning Open Pit Iron Mine.

Airports

Range Regional Airport (HIB) 5 mi to the centre
Hibbing, MN, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (Delta Air Lines) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. Minneapolis (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Eveleth–Virginia Municipal Airport (EVM) 20 mi to the centre
Eveleth, MN, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Robertson Field 12 mi to the centre
Hibbing, MN, US
Outdoor
Gospel Ranch Airport 15 mi to the centre
Hibbing, MN, US
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Range Regional Airport (HIB); 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: HIB has direct flights to 1 destination on 1 airline (incl. Minneapolis).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Hibbing, Minnesota. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

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