North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (KLBF)
Medium airport · North Platte, Nebraska, United States
Airport data
| Name | North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KLBF |
| IATA | LBF |
| Elevation | 2,777 ft (846 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 41°7'34" W 100°41'2" 41.12620, -100.68400 |
| Location | North Platte, Nebraska, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 8,001 ft (2439 m) | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
| 17/35 | 4,436 ft (1352 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field at a glance
North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field is a medium airport in North Platte, Nebraska, United States, known to airline systems as LBF. The field elevation of 2,777 ft (846 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KLBF are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 12/30 — offers 8,001 ft (2439 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KLBF 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 North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| McCook Ben Nelson Regional Airport | KMCK | 102 km (55 NM) |
| Kearney Regional Airport | KEAR | 148 km (80 NM) |
| Miller Field | KVTN | 193 km (104 NM) |
| Sidney Municipal Airport Lloyd W Carr Field | KSNY | 193 km (104 NM) |
| Central Nebraska Regional Airport | KGRI | 200 km (108 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,777 ft field elevation of North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field 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 North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field
What is the ICAO code of North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field?
The ICAO identifier of North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field is KLBF, and its IATA code is LBF. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field above sea level?
North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field sits at an elevation of 2,777 feet (846 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field located?
The airport lies at 41.1262, -100.6840 — in North Platte, Nebraska, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is McCook Ben Nelson Regional Airport, about 102 km away.
Does KLBF publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KLBF 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 North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field?
North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field has 2 runways. The longest, 12/30, measures 8,001 ft (2439 m) with a CON surface.