KLBE 40.28N 79.40W · ELEV 1,199 FT

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Medium airport · LBE

Arnold Palmer Regional Airport.

Latrobe, Pennsylvania · 1,199 ft elevation. 2 charter operators based here.

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4.3/5

Google rating

4 ratings

Operators based

1,199

Elevation ft

Scheduled service

Latrobe, PennsylvaniaELEV 1,199 FTMedium airportScheduled service

4.3

Google rating

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ratings on Google

Based operators

charter operators on the field

FBOs on field

ramp, fuel and handling

1,199

Field elevation

feet above sea level

Field standing

Computed · Google ratings × Bravo register

2 operators

Charter fleet based on the field

More resident charter operators than 58% of the 651 US fields with a based fleet on the register.

25 nm

To the nearest alternate

Allegheny County Airport (AGC), 5 fields within 50 nm.

Overview

Field brief

Arnold Palmer Regional Airport (KLBE / LBE) is a mid-sized airport serving Latrobe, Pennsylvania. The airport sits 1,199 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.

The airport anchors local charter capacity, L.J. Aviation and Laurel Highlands Jet Center (A Vee Neal Aviation Company) are based here. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Allegheny County Airport (AGC, 25 nm), John Murtha Johnstown Cambria County Airport (JST, 26 nm), and Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT, 40 nm). With a single 8,222-foot paved runway, LBE can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.

Charter pricing from LBE depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Latrobe.

2 FBOs serve KLBE. Run one? Become the preferred FBO

Ramp services

FBOs on the field

02 · 2 FBOs · directory

L.J. Aviation Latrobe FBO
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FBO ARINC: 129.72 Towered Airport with 8,000’+ Runway Excellent Approaches, Low Traffic Saturation, and Outstanding ATC Support Designated Gateway FBO to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Ground and Helicopter Shuttle Service to PIT & BWI Available Superior Overnight Lodging Nearby Competitive Jet Fuel Prices AvNet Dealer / AvNet Points Awarded Waiting Area with Fireplace and Satellite.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- 24/7
- Unicom 129.72
- Executive lounge
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- Hotel help
- Hangar
- +10 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Laurel Highlands Jet Center
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As the longest operating and most modern fixed-base operator (FBO) at the Arnold Palmer Regional Airport (LBE), we offer a full range of services to general, commercial, military and scheduled airline aviation on a moment’s notice cost-effectively. By paying close attention to detail every day, we’ve earned numerous Gold Service Awards.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- Fueling 06:00-22:00, after hours call 724-771-9597; FBO operates 24/7/365
- Unicom 130.125
- Executive lounge
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- Hangar
- +11 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address

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Field capability

Charts on SkyVector

Field data

ICAO

KLBE

IATA

LBE

FAA / Local

LBE

Elevation

1,199 ft

Coordinates

40.2759° N · 79.4048° W

Airspace

D · Delta

Size

Medium

Scheduled svc

Yes

Elevation vs PA fields

state range 36–2,284 ft

At 1,199 ft, LBE sits higher than 59% of the 49 Pennsylvania fields on the register.

Runways & aircraft access

Full record on AirNav

Field data

1 runway

longest 8,222 ft

06/24
8,222 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted

Which aircraft can operate here

vs longest paved runway 8,222 ft

LBE's 8,222 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.

Turboprop3,000 ft
Light Jet3,500 ft
Midsize Jet4,500 ft
Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
Heavy Jet5,500 ft
VIP Airliner6,000 ft

Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.

Based charter operators2

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Access & alternates

Access

Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.

Location

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KLBE · Arnold Palmer Regional Airport · Latrobe, PA

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Flight times from here

Block times

Approximate nonstop block times from LBE on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.

Destination	Distance	Block time
Washington DC (IAD)	120 nm	41m
New York (TEB)	246 nm	58m
Boston (BED)	388 nm	1h 18m
Chicago (ORD)	398 nm	1h 20m
Nashville (BNA)	424 nm	1h 23m
Palm Beach (PBI)	817 nm	2h 18m
Miami (MIA)	871 nm	2h 26m
Dallas (DAL)	950 nm	2h 37m

Common questions

FAQ

What size private jets can use LBE?: Arnold Palmer Regional Airport's longest paved runway is 8,222 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
What is the longest runway at LBE?: Arnold Palmer Regional Airport has one runway; the longest measures 8,222 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
Are there charter operators based at LBE?: Yes. 2 charter operators list Arnold Palmer Regional Airport as a home base, including L.J. Aviation, Laurel Highlands Jet Center (A Vee Neal Aviation Company). You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
Which FBOs are at Arnold Palmer Regional Airport?: 2 FBOs serve LBE: L.J. Aviation Latrobe FBO and Laurel Highlands Jet Center. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
What is the nearest major airport to LBE?: The closest alternate is Allegheny County Airport (AGC), about 25 nm away, followed by John Murtha Johnstown Cambria County Airport (JST) at 26 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
How long is a flight from LBE to major cities?: Typical block times on a midsize jet: New York about 58m (246 nm), Boston about 1h 18m (388 nm), Chicago about 1h 20m (398 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.