North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field — North Platte, United States
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Distance & flight time from LBF
North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field
North Platte Regional Airport, known as Lee Bird Field, serves the city of North Platte in western Nebraska, on the plains where the North and South Platte rivers meet. At an elevation of about 2,777 feet, it has two runways of asphalt and concrete, the longer near 8,001 feet, offering scheduled links and general aviation for a region far from any large city. North Platte is a railroad town, home to one of the world's largest rail yards, set in the open country of the Nebraska plains. The airport provides essential air access across the wide distances of the region. The LBF code identifies this field on the central Great Plains.
Runways at North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (LBF)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 8001 ft (2439 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | CON |
| 17/35 | 4436 ft (1352 m) | 100 ft (30 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (LBF)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| ASOS | ASOS | 118.425 MHz |
| CLD | CLNC DEL | 132.7 MHz |
| CNTR | DENVER CNTR | 132.7 MHz |
| RDO | COLUMBUS RDO | 122.5 MHz |
| UNIC | CTAF/UNICOM | 123 MHz |
Airports near North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (LBF)
- McCook Ben Nelson Regional Airport (MCK) — 102.4 km (63.6 mi)
- Kearney Regional Airport (EAR) — 147.7 km (91.8 mi)
- Miller Field (VTN) — 192.7 km (119.7 mi)
- Sidney Municipal Airport Lloyd W Carr Field (SNY) — 192.8 km (119.8 mi)
- Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) — 199.9 km (124.2 mi)
- Alliance Municipal Airport (AIA) — 204.2 km (126.9 mi)
- Goodland Municipal Airport (GLD) — 213.4 km (132.6 mi)
- Western Neb. Rgnl/William B. Heilig Airport (BFF) — 256.4 km (159.3 mi)
The LBF code helps confirm North Platte's airport when booking flights across western Nebraska's plains, usually via Denver. It keeps this field distinct from Omaha and other regional airports on tickets and connections.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field?
The IATA code for North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field is LBF.
What is the ICAO code for North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field?
The ICAO code for North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field is KLBF. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.