Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport

KLBL / LBL

Liberal, US

Last Updated
Apr 22, 21:56Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 17 min ago
21:56Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
32°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 9°C
21 kt
170° G29 kt
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1005 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KLBL 222156Z AUTO 17021G29KT 10SM CLR 32/09 A2968 RMK AO2 PK WND 17032/2138 SLP022 T03170094 $

Weather Briefing

VFR

Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south (170°) at 21 knots with gusts to 29 knots. Runway 17/35 is favored with a 21-knot headwind and 0-knot crosswind component. Student pilots and low-time aviators should exercise caution.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 32°C (90°F) with a dewpoint of 9°C, indicating very dry conditions. High temperatures at this elevation may result in significant density altitude effects. Pilots should calculate density altitude and adjust performance expectations accordingly.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1005 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
909 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (2,885 ft)
Pressure Alt
3,133 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 5,865 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +22.8°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°
12.0 kt 17.2 kt
125° angle
✈️ 17/35
Active: 17
7,105 ft 150 ft ASP 180°
21.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KLBL

5,486 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
85.6%
MVFR
6.5%
IFR
3.9%
LIFR
4%

Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 85.6% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 10.5 knots, with gusts recorded up to 41 knots. Temperature extremes range from -20°C to 39°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are April, September, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 10.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 41 kt
Calm Winds: 2.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
17.7%
NE
8.5%
E
5.1%
SE
8%
S
21.4%
SW
14.7%
W
9.6%
NW
12%

Temperature Range

Average: 9.9°C
Range: -20°C to 39°C
-20°C 39°C

Visibility

Average: 9.7 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.7%
Fog Frequency: 0.8%

Best Months for VFR

April September December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6 kt
Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.4 kt

Statistics computed from 5,486 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 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.