Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport (KLBL)
Medium airport · Liberal, Kansas, United States
Airport data
| Name | Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KLBL |
| IATA | LBL |
| Elevation | 2,885 ft (879 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 37°2'39" W 100°57'36" 37.04420, -100.96000 |
| Location | Liberal, Kansas, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 5,000 ft (1524 m) | 75 ft | CONC-F | No |
| 17/35 | 7,105 ft (2166 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport at a glance
Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport is a medium airport in Liberal, Kansas, United States, known to airline systems as LBL. The field elevation of 2,885 ft (879 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KLBL 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 — 17/35 — offers 7,105 ft (2166 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17 points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KLBL 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 Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Guymon Municipal Airport | KGUY | 63 km (34 NM) |
| Garden City Regional Airport | KGCK | 100 km (54 NM) |
| Dodge City Regional Airport | KDDC | 119 km (64 NM) |
| West Woodward Airport | KWWR | 145 km (78 NM) |
| Dalhart Municipal Airport | KDHT | 182 km (98 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,885 ft field elevation of Liberal Mid-America 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 Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport
What is the ICAO code of Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport is KLBL, and its IATA code is LBL. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport above sea level?
Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport sits at an elevation of 2,885 feet (879 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport located?
The airport lies at 37.0442, -100.9600 — in Liberal, Kansas, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Guymon Municipal Airport, about 63 km away.
Does KLBL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KLBL 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 Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport?
Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 17/35, measures 7,105 ft (2166 m) with a ASP surface.