Arnold Palmer Regional Airport (KLBE)
Medium airport · Latrobe, Pennsylvania, United States
Airport data
| Name | Arnold Palmer Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KLBE |
| IATA | LBE |
| Elevation | 1,199 ft (365 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 40°16'33" W 79°24'17" 40.27590, -79.40480 |
| Location | Latrobe, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 8,222 ft (2506 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport at a glance
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport is a medium airport in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, United States, known to airline systems as LBE. The field elevation of 1,199 ft (365 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KLBE are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 06/24, offers 8,222 ft (2506 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 06 points roughly 60° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KLBE shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Arnold Palmer Regional Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Allegheny County Airport | KAGC | 45 km (24 NM) |
| John Murtha Johnstown Cambria County Airport | KJST | 49 km (26 NM) |
| Pittsburgh International Airport | KPIT | 74 km (40 NM) |
| Morgantown Municipal Airport Walter L. (Bill) Hart Field | KMGW | 83 km (45 NM) |
| Altoona Blair County Airport | KAOO | 92 km (50 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Arnold Palmer Regional Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,199 ft field elevation of Arnold Palmer Regional Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Arnold Palmer Regional Airport
What is the ICAO code of Arnold Palmer Regional Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Arnold Palmer Regional Airport is KLBE, and its IATA code is LBE. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Arnold Palmer Regional Airport above sea level?
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport sits at an elevation of 1,199 feet (365 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Arnold Palmer Regional Airport located?
The airport lies at 40.2759, -79.4048 — in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Allegheny County Airport, about 45 km away.
Does KLBE publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KLBE appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Arnold Palmer Regional Airport?
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport has one runway. The longest, 06/24, measures 8,222 ft (2506 m) with a ASP surface.