North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field

LBF · KLBF · North Platte, NE · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
2,777 ft MSL
Longest runway
8,001 ft 12/30
Runways
2
Mag var
6E
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 09:27 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:10 AM11:10Z
Sunrise06:41 AM11:41Z
Sunset08:56 PM01:56Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
09:27 PM02:27Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
09:27 PM → 06:10 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:56 PM → 05:41 AM

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Winds aloft NOAA forecast · 3,000 to 53,000 ft

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 030°downwind 300°base 210°final 120°45° entry12173035

RWY 12LEFT traffic

Heading
120° mag · 126° true
Dimensions
8,001 × 150 ft
TPA
3,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Concrete
Lights
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
CTAF
123.0

Enter the left downwind (heading 300°) on the 45° at 3,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 12
Threshold elev
2,777 ft
Markings
precision
Threshold crossing height
55 ft
TDZ elevation
2,777 ft
Declared TORA/TODA/ASDA/LDA
8,001 / 8,001 / 8,001 / 8,001 ft

Condition: Excellent. Edge lights: High. Surface: Grooved. Weight bearing: Single wheel 100k, Double wheel 125k, Dual tandem 209k.

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Before taxi

“Lee Bird”
ASOS/AWOS
118.425

Taxi & takeoff

“Lee Bird”
CTAF
123.0
UNICOM
123.0

Also

Flight service
122.5 132.7 LOW
By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
226.675NORTH PLATTE RCAG (LOW)

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Instrument landing systems

RWY 30
RunwayILS
RWY 30ILS · CAT I · LOC 111.5 (LBF) · GS 3.00°

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Nearby navigation aids

LBF 117.40 · OZB 109.00
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
LBF · North Platte VOR/DME 117.40 · 121X High r021° / 5.5 NM
OZB · Cozad VOR 109.00 Terminal r288° / 34.4 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport
Approaches
Minimums

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Airport info

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Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KLBF / LBF
Coordinates
41.1262, -100.6840
Elevation
2,777 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
6E
Sectional chart
OMAHA
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Airspace
Class E
Weather station
ASOS · 118.425 · ☎ 308-220-0580
ARTCC
DENVER (ZDV)
Flight service (FSS)
COLUMBUS · 122.5 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
FSS outlet
RCO → Columbus Radio (24)
NOTAM facility
LBF
Attendance
ALL 0600-2300
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
FAR 139 class
I A
Distance from city
3 E

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT HIRL RWY 12/30; MIRL RWY 17/35; PAPI RWY 12 & 30; VASI RWY 35; MALSR RWY 30 & REIL RWY 35 - CTAF. on 123.0Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 12: 4-light PAPI (left) · 30: 4-light PAPI (left) + MALSR · 35: VASI.

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.

Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
Fuel available
100LL, Jet A
Bottled oxygen
HIGH/LOW
Bulk oxygen
LOW
Airframe service
MAJOR
Powerplant service
MAJOR
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Air freight, Charter, Instruction, Rental
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
NORTH PLATTE AIRPORT AUTH
PO BOX 1517, NORTH PLATTE, NE
308-532-1900
Manager
MR. JUSTIN GOSNELL
5400 E LEE BIRD DR, NORTH PLATTE, NE
308-532-1900
Remarks FAA · 7 notes

General

  • WATERFOWL ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • FOR CD CTC DENVER ARTCC ON FREQ. IF UNA, CTC FSS ON FREQ VIA RCO. IF UNA, CTC DENVER ARTCC AT 303-651-4257.

Runways

  • PCR VALUE: 390/R/C/W/T
  • PCR VALUE: 230/R/C/W/T

Lighting

  • ACTVT HIRL RWY 12/30; MIRL RWY 17/35; PAPI RWY 12 & 30; VASI RWY 35; MALSR RWY 30 & REIL RWY 35 - CTAF.

Obstructions

  • RWY 35 APCH RATIO 36:1 TO DSPLCD THLD.

Contact

  • AFT HRS EMERG, CALL OPNS SUPVR 308-530-6948.
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About KLBF

North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (LBF · KLBF) is an airport in North Platte, NE, at 2,777 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 8,001 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KLBF, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KLBF have a control tower?

No. North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at KLBF?

North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field has 2 runways; the longest is 8,001 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KLBF?

North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field is in North Platte, NE, at an elevation of 2,777 ft MSL. Coordinates: 41.1262, -100.6840.

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