North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field is a medium-sized airport serving North Platte, United States. Its IATA code is LBF and its ICAO code is KLBF. The airport lies at an elevation of 2,777 ft (846 m) above sea level. It has 2 runway(s); the longest is 12/30, 8,001 ft (2,439 m) long. Local time follows the America/Chicago time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- LBF
- ICAO code
- KLBF
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 2,777 ft (846 m)
- Coordinates
- 41.1262, -100.6840
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 8,001 ft · 2,439 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Concrete | Yes |
| 17/35 | 4,436 ft · 1,352 m | 100 ft · 30 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| MCK McCook Ben Nelson Regional Airport | McCook, United States | 102 km · 63 mi |
| EAR Kearney Regional Airport | Kearney, United States | 148 km · 92 mi |
| GRI Central Nebraska Regional Airport | Grand Island, United States | 200 km · 124 mi |
| AIA Alliance Municipal Airport | Alliance, United States | 204 km · 127 mi |
| BFF Western Neb. Rgnl/William B. Heilig Airport | Scottsbluff, United States | 256 km · 159 mi |
| CDR Chadron Municipal Airport | Chadron, United States | 276 km · 171 mi |
| HYS Hays Regional Airport | Hays, United States | 281 km · 175 mi |
| LNK Lincoln Airport | Lincoln, United States | 331 km · 206 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from LBF. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATL Atlanta | 1,656 | 1,029 | 894 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 1,751 | 1,088 | 945 | View route |
| JFK New York | 2,253 | 1,400 | 1,217 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 2,417 | 1,502 | 1,305 | View route |
| LHR London | 7,167 | 4,453 | 3,870 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 7,501 | 4,661 | 4,050 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 7,766 | 4,826 | 4,194 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 9,096 | 5,652 | 4,911 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 9,495 | 5,900 | 5,127 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 9,533 | 5,924 | 5,147 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 10,232 | 6,358 | 5,525 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 12,232 | 7,601 | 6,605 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 12,263 | 7,620 | 6,622 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 13,808 | 8,580 | 7,456 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 14,675 | 9,118 | 7,924 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 15,080 | 9,370 | 8,143 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| ASOS | ASOS | 118.425 |
| CLD | CLNC DEL | 132.700 |
| CNTR | DENVER CNTR | 132.700 |
| RDO | COLUMBUS RDO | 122.500 |
| UNIC | CTAF/UNICOM | 123.000 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field?
The IATA code of North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field is LBF and its ICAO code is KLBF.
Where is North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field located?
North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field is in North Platte, Nebraska, United States, at 41.1262, -100.6840.
What time zone is North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field in?
North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field uses the IANA time zone America/Chicago. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field?
The longest runway listed is 12/30, 8,001 ft (2,439 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is McCook Ben Nelson Regional Airport (MCK), about 102 km (63 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.