North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field

KLBF / LBF

North Platte, US

Last Updated
Sep 16, 06:53 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
06:53Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
16°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 14°C
6kt
100°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
30.11
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KLBF 160653Z AUTO 10006KT 10SM CLR 16/14 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP171 T01560144

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
30.11 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
27.38 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (2,777 ft)
Pressure Alt
2,587 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: 3,373 ft
ISA Deviation: +6.6°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KLBF 160520Z 1606/1706 15008KT P6SM FEW200 FM161100 14005KT P6SM FEW250 FM161700 14010KT P6SM SCT250 FM162200 10009KT P6SM VCTS SCT060 BKN100CB FM170000 09008KT 5SM -TSRA BR BKN080CB FM170400 06007KT 5SM -SHRA BR BKN050
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
07:08Z BASE
+0h
VFR 150° 8kt
Visibility: >6SM
11:00Z FM161100
+4h
VFR 140° 5kt
Visibility: >6SM
17:00Z FM161700
+10h
VFR 140° 10kt
Visibility: >6SM

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
LBF
12 ✈️
30
17
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 12/30
Active: 12
8,000 ft 150 ft CON 126°
↑ 5.6kt ↔ 2.1kt
20° angle
17/35 4,436 ft 100 ft ASP 181°
↑ 0.9kt ↔ 5.9kt
81° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KLBF
IATA Code: LBF
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,777 ft MSL

Location

City: North Platte
Country: US
Latitude: 41.126202°
Longitude: -100.683998°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT7

Runway Information

Runway 12/30
Length: 8,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 17/35
Length: 4,436 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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Airport operational data

• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
• Fuel services available

About North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field

North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (KLBF/LBF) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in North Platte, US. The facility operates at an elevation of 2,777 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 2 runways (12/30, 17/35) with CON and ASP surfaces . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

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.