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North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field

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North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field.

North Platte, Nebraska · 2,777 ft elevation. 1 charter operator based here.

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4.4/5

Google rating

164 ratings

1

Operators based

2,777

Elevation ft

Scheduled service
North Platte, NebraskaELEV 2,777 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.4

Google rating

164

Google reviews

ratings on Google
1

Based operators

charter operators on the field
1

FBOs on field

ramp, fuel and handling
2,777

Field elevation

feet above sea level

Field standing

55 nm

To the nearest alternate

McCook Ben Nelson Regional Airport (MCK).

Overview

North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (KLBF / LBF) sits in North Platte, Nebraska, where it functions as a mid-sized airport. Field elevation is 2,777 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.

For charter flyers, LBF is a home base: Trego-Dugan Aviation, Inc. operates from the field. The closest alternate fields are McCook Ben Nelson Regional Airport (MCK, 55 nm), Kearney Regional Airport (EAR, 80 nm), and Miller Field (VTN, 104 nm). The field has 2 runways, the longest 8,001-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.

Trip costs from LBF are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from LBF to plan your flight.

1 FBO serves KLBF. Run one? Become the preferred FBO

Ramp services

FBOs on the field

  • Trego Dugan Aviation North Platte

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    • Fuel
    • Hangar
    • Mon-Sun 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
    • Unicom 123.0
    • Conference room
    • Wi-Fi
    • Vending
    • Courtesy car
    • Car rental
    • Restrooms
    • Hangar
    • Maintenance
    • +10 more
    • Phone
    • Website
    • Address

Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.

What fliers highlight.

From the stored review texts

2/ 5 reviews

Easy in & out

“So clean and very efficient airport.”

L5★ on Google

2/ 5 reviews

Terminal & facilities

“So beautiful, restful place that I enjoy visiting time and time again.”

Jose Luis Sanchez5★ on Google

2/ 5 reviews

Staff & service

“Love the staff!”

L5★ on Google

Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field, every quote is verbatim from a real review.

Field capability

ICAO

KLBF

IATA

LBF

FAA / Local

LBF

Elevation

2,777 ft

Coordinates

41.1262° N · 100.6840° W

Airspace

E · Echo

Size

Medium

Scheduled svc

Yes

Elevation vs NE fields

state range 984–4,925 ft

At 2,777 ft, LBF sits higher than 73% of the 45 Nebraska fields on the register.

Runways & aircraft access

2 runways

longest 8,001 ft

  • 12/30
    8,001 ft × 150 ftConcreteLighted
  • 17/35
    4,436 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted

Which aircraft can operate here

vs longest paved runway 8,001 ft

LBF's 8,001 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 operators1

Access & alternates

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

Location

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KLBF · North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field · North Platte, NE

From the ramp

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Flight times from here

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

DestinationDistanceBlock time
Denver (DEN)197 nm51m
Vail / Eagle (EGE)299 nm1h 6m
Aspen (ASE)306 nm1h 7m
Jackson Hole (JAC)470 nm1h 30m
Salt Lake City (SLC)512 nm1h 35m
Dallas (DAL)530 nm1h 38m
Chicago (ORD)576 nm1h 44m
Austin (AUS)672 nm1h 58m

Common questions

What size private jets can use LBF?
North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field's longest paved runway is 8,001 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 LBF?
North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field has 2 runways; the longest measures 8,001 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
Are there charter operators based at LBF?
Yes. 1 charter operator list North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field as a home base, including Trego-Dugan Aviation, Inc.. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
Which FBOs are at North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field?
One FBO serves LBF: Trego Dugan Aviation North Platte. 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 LBF?
The closest alternate is McCook Ben Nelson Regional Airport (MCK), about 55 nm away, followed by Kearney Regional Airport (EAR) at 80 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
How long is a flight from LBF to major cities?
Typical block times on a midsize jet: Vail / Eagle about 1h 6m (299 nm), Aspen about 1h 7m (306 nm), Jackson Hole about 1h 30m (470 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.

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