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North Platte Regional/Lee Bird Field (LBF)

North Platte, NE · ICAO KLBF

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FAA status now
No delays
Temperature
57°F
Observed 10/30/2026, 9:02 PM CDT
On-time arrivals, Aug 2026
44.4%
54 scheduled arrivals
Canceled departures, Aug 2026
5.6%

Is LBF delayed right now?

Airport-wide delays, ground stops and closures from the FAA

No FAA-reported delays, ground stops or closures right now

FAA status as of 10/30/2026, 9:52 PM CDT. It covers the airport as a whole, not individual flights.

Weather at LBF

Latest airport observation (METAR) from the National Weather Service

Forecast
Temperature
57°F
Dew point
56°F
Wind
From the ESE at 5 mph
Visibility
4 miles
Lowest cloud ceiling
400 ft
Pressure
30.10 inHg
Flight category
Low IFR

Observed 10/30/2026, 9:02 PM CDT at KLBF (LBF). Raw report: SPECI KLBF 310202Z AUTO 11004KT 4SM BR OVC004 14/13 A3010 RMK AO2 T01390133

LBF on-time arrivals by month

Share of scheduled arrivals that landed less than 15 minutes late. Canceled and diverted flights count as late.

On-time arrivals at LBF by month
65%
86%
83%
75%
69%
69%
83%
76%
78%
70%
65%
62%
44%
Beta

August 2025 to August 2026. Only airlines that report to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics are included. Months with fewer than 30 flights are left out.

Airlines at LBF, August 2026

Departures by reporting airline

AirlineDeparturesLeft on timeCanceledAvg. delay
SkyWest Airlines Inc. (OO)5448.1%5.6%54 min

Average delay is the total minutes late divided by all flights that operated, including flights that left early or on time. Fewer than 30 flights shows as Not reported.

Average fare from LBF

Domestic itineraries, Q2 2026

Fare history

$563.16 compared with $445.26 nationwide, +17.7% from a year earlier.

Bureau of Transportation Statistics, 10% ticket sample. Compare airports

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Frequently asked questions

Is LBF airport delayed today?
As of 10/30/2026, 9:52 PM CDT, the FAA reports no airport-wide delays, ground stops or closures at LBF. Individual flights can still be late, so check with your airline.
What is the on-time rate at LBF?
In August 2026, 44.4% of 54 scheduled arrivals at LBF landed less than 15 minutes late, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics.
Which airlines fly from LBF?
In August 2026, reporting airlines at LBF included SkyWest Airlines Inc. Other airlines may also serve the airport.
How long is the longest runway at LBF?
The longest runway at North Platte Regional/Lee Bird Field is runway 12/30, 8,001 feet long, according to FAA records.
What airports are near LBF?
Nearby airports with airline service include McCook Ben Nelson Regional (MCK, 64 mi), Kearney Regional (EAR, 92 mi).

Source: FAA National Airspace System Status, FAA NASR, NOAA Aviation Weather Center, Bureau of Transportation Statistics

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