Lumberton Regional Airport (KLBT)
Medium airport · Lumberton, North Carolina, United States
Airport data
| Name | Lumberton Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KLBT |
| IATA | LBT |
| Elevation | 126 ft (38 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 34°36'39" W 79°3'34" 34.61077, -79.05943 |
| Location | Lumberton, North Carolina, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 5,505 ft (1678 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 13/31 | 5,007 ft (1526 m) | 75 ft | ASP | No |
Lumberton Regional Airport at a glance
Lumberton Regional Airport is a medium airport in Lumberton, North Carolina, United States, known to airline systems as LBT. The field elevation of 126 ft (38 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KLBT are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 05/23 — offers 5,505 ft (1678 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KLBT 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 Lumberton Regional Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field | KFAY | 45 km (24 NM) |
| Simmons Army Air Field | KFBG | 59 km (32 NM) |
| Pope Field | KPOB | 62 km (33 NM) |
| Florence Regional Airport | KFLO | 77 km (42 NM) |
| Grand Strand Airport | KCRE | 94 km (51 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Lumberton Regional Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 126 ft field elevation of Lumberton 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 Lumberton Regional Airport
What is the ICAO code of Lumberton Regional Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Lumberton Regional Airport is KLBT, and its IATA code is LBT. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Lumberton Regional Airport above sea level?
Lumberton Regional Airport sits at an elevation of 126 feet (38 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Lumberton Regional Airport located?
The airport lies at 34.6108, -79.0594 — in Lumberton, North Carolina, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field, about 45 km away.
Does KLBT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KLBT 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 Lumberton Regional Airport?
Lumberton Regional Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 05/23, measures 5,505 ft (1678 m) with a ASP surface.