Arnold Palmer Regional Airport

KLBE / LBE

Latrobe, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 23:19Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 32 min ago
23:19Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
12°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 12°C
0 kt
--
Visibility
6,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI KLBE 042319Z 00000KT 1 1/2SM BR SCT023 BKN065 BKN080 12/12 A3017

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,199 ft
SCT 2,300 ft AGL
BKN 6,500 ft AGL
BKN 8,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,499 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
6,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,699 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
8,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
9,199 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KLBE 041756Z 0418/0518 VRB02KT 2SM BR OVC005 TEMPO 0418/0421 1SM -RA OVC003 FM042100 VRB02KT 3SM BR OVC003 TEMPO 0505/0508 1/2SM FG FM050800 20003KT 3SM -RA BR OVC006 TEMPO 0508/0512 1/2SM FG VV002
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
23:50Z BASE
+0h
IFR VRB 2 kt
Visibility: 2SM
Ceiling: 500 ft
Mist
05:00Z TEMPO
+6h
IFR
Visibility: 1/2SM
Fog
08:00Z FM050800
+9h
IFR 200° 3 kt
Visibility: 3SM
Ceiling: 600 ft
Light Rain, Mist
08:00Z TEMPO
+9h
LIFR
Visibility: 1/2SM
Ceiling: 200 ft
Fog

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Airport Runway Layout

N
LBE
3
21
6
24

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
3/21 3,596 ft 75 ft ASP 20°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
20° angle
6/24 8,222 ft 150 ft ASP 46°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
46° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KLBE

6,690 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
70.6%
MVFR
21.3%
IFR
4.2%
LIFR
3.9%

Arnold Palmer Regional Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 70.6% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 8.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 9.3 knots, with gusts recorded up to 105 knots. Calm conditions occur 33.9% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -24°C to 29°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 9.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 105 kt
Calm Winds: 33.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
4.4%
NE
1.3%
E
1.9%
SE
2.4%
S
12.5%
SW
26.5%
W
13.1%
NW
3.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 3.3°C
Range: -24°C to 29°C
-24°C 29°C

Visibility

Average: 9.2 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.7%
Fog Frequency: 1.4%

Best Months for VFR

September October March

Statistics computed from 6,690 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Arnold Palmer Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KLBE
IATA Code: LBE
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,199 ft MSL

Location

City: Latrobe
Country: US
Latitude: 40.275902°
Longitude: -79.404800°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 3/21
Length: 3,596 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 6/24
Length: 8,222 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Arnold Palmer Regional Airport

Overview

Arnold Palmer Regional Airport serves the Latrobe, Pennsylvania region as a medium-sized airport positioned at 1,199 feet above mean sea level. Located at coordinates 40.275902, -79.404800, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for southwestern Pennsylvania, offering two substantial asphalt runways that support diverse aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at KLBE demonstrate predominantly favorable flying environments, with 71.5% of observations reporting VFR conditions. Pilots can expect significant wind variability from the southwest (225°) averaging 9.5 knots, though calm conditions occur 36% of the time. Temperature ranges from -17°C to 29°C create potential for moderate seasonal weather challenges.

Notable Features

The airport features two runways: Runway 3/21 at 3,596 feet and Runway 6/24 at 8,222 feet, providing flexibility for different aircraft types and operational requirements. Situated in a region with moderate terrain, the airport's elevation of 1,199 feet MSL offers relatively stable approach and departure conditions compared to more mountainous areas.

Approach Considerations

Given the prevailing southwest winds, Runway 24 may offer more favorable approach conditions for many aircraft. Visibility averages 9.3 statute miles, with only 2.4% of observations reporting visibility below 3 miles. September through November represent the most consistent VFR flying months, presenting optimal conditions for general aviation and commercial operations.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.