Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport

KLBL / LBL

Liberal, US

Last Updated
Mar 5, 08:56Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 28 min ago
08:56Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
4°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 4°C
7 kt
200°
6 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1012 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KLBL 050856Z AUTO 20007KT 6SM BR CLR 04/04 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP114 T00440039 58014 $
QNH
1012 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
916 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (2,885 ft)
Pressure Alt
2,923 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,295 ft
ISA Deviation: -5.2°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
LBL
04
22
17 ✈️
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
04/22 5,721 ft 150 ft CONC-F 45°
6.3 kt 3.0 kt
155° angle
✈️ 17/35
Active: 17
7,105 ft 150 ft ASP 180°
6.1 kt 3.5 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KLBL

4,326 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
83.9%
MVFR
7.7%
IFR
4.4%
LIFR
4%

Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 83.9% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 9.8 knots, with gusts recorded up to 41 knots. Temperature extremes range from -20°C to 34°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, December, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 9.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 41 kt
Calm Winds: 3.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
19%
NE
9%
E
5.3%
SE
8%
S
18.9%
SW
13.1%
W
10.3%
NW
13.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 8.6°C
Range: -20°C to 34°C
-20°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 9.7 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.7%
Fog Frequency: 0.9%

Best Months for VFR

September December February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.9 kt
Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.1 kt

Statistics computed from 4,326 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KLBL
IATA Code: LBL
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,885 ft MSL

Location

City: Liberal
Country: US
Latitude: 37.044201°
Longitude: -100.959999°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 5,721 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: CONC-F
ILS: No
Runway 17/35
Length: 7,105 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport

Overview

Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport serves the southwestern Kansas region as a medium-sized airport located in Liberal, Kansas. Situated at an elevation of 2,885 feet MSL, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the local area, supporting various general aviation and potentially regional commercial operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at KLBL predominantly favor visual flight rules (VFR), with 84.6% of observations supporting clear flying conditions. The airport experiences significant temperature variation, ranging from -18°C to 34°C, with an average temperature of 10°C. Wind patterns are consistently from the south at an average of 9.6 knots, with occasional gusts up to 36 knots.

Notable Features

The airport features two runways: a 5,721-foot concrete runway (04/22) and a 7,105-foot asphalt runway (17/35). Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with minimal average crosswind conditions (5.7 knots for 04/22 and 4.8 knots for 17/35). The high visibility average of 9.8 statute miles supports reliable visual navigation.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect optimal flying conditions during September, December, and January, which historically offer the best VFR weather. With consistent southerly winds and minimal crosswind components, both runways provide reliable approach options. Low-visibility events are rare, with fog occurring in only 0.3% of observations and visibility dropping below 3 statute miles in just 0.6% of cases.

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.