Arnold Palmer Regional Airport (KLBE) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Arnold Palmer Regional Airport in Latrobe, PA, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport (KLBE) is a regional airport serving Latrobe, PA at 1,199 ft. KLBE reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (3, 06, 21, 24), longest 8,222 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KLBE in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message when a new METAR changes the picture: flight category, wind, or ceiling past your selected minimums.
Wind from the southeast (140°) at 3 kt, visibility 7 statute miles, broken clouds at 1,300 ft, broken clouds at 2,300 ft, overcast at 3,100 ft, temperature 21°C (70°F), altimeter 29.98 inHg. Conditions are Marginal VFR (MVFR), ceiling 1,300 ft.
METAR KLBE 130755Z AUTO 14003KT 7SM BKN013 BKN023 OVC031 21/21 A2998 RMK AO2 P0005
What changed at KLBE?
Since the 0735Z (3:35 AM EDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Ceiling moved from 2,800 ft to 1,300 ft.
- Visibility improved from 3 SM to 7 SM.
- Rain ended (-RA).
- Mist ended (BR).
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Current pilot readout for KLBE
KLBE is currently MVFR with winds from 140° at 3 knots, visibility 7 statute miles, and a 1,300 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 06, about 3 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,150 ft (field elevation 1,199 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Runway wind check
Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at KLBE. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06FAV | 8,222 ft | ASP | 0 kt head | 3 kt right |
| 24 | 8,222 ft | ASP | 0 kt head | 3 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 24 h: wind 0→3 kt, ceiling unlimited → 1,300 ft.
KLBE weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Arnold Palmer Regional Airport in Latrobe, PA: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around KLBE is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KLBE
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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OYM UA /OV SLT/TM 0359/FL330/TP A21N/TB OCNL MOD/RM ZOB
OYM UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SLTLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0359Reported at 03:59 UTC.FL330Altitude: 33,000 ft MSL.TP A21NAircraft type reporting.TB OCNL MODTurbulence: occasional moderate.RM ZOBRemarks.Show raw report
PKB UA /OV JPU360020/TM 0245/FL180/TP BCS3/TB LGT-MOD CAT/RM ZOB
PKB UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV JPU360020Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0245Reported at 02:45 UTC.FL180Altitude: 18,000 ft MSL.TP BCS3Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT-MOD CATTurbulence: light to moderate clear-air turbulence.RM ZOBRemarks.Show raw report
BFD UA /OV BFD/TM 0232/FL310/TP B752/TB OCNL MOD/RM ZOB
BFD UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BFDLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0232Reported at 02:32 UTC.FL310Altitude: 31,000 ft MSL.TP B752Aircraft type reporting.TB OCNL MODTurbulence: occasional moderate.RM ZOBRemarks.Show raw report
BFD UA /OV SLT/TM 0210/FL330/TP B712/TB MOD
BFD UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SLTLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0210Reported at 02:10 UTC.FL330Altitude: 33,000 ft MSL.TP B712Aircraft type reporting.TB MODTurbulence: moderate.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KLBE
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KLBE reported mostly VFR across 42 observations, with 7 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 25 kt, the lowest ceiling was 100 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: IFR → MVFR
Most recent change: MVFR → IFR
- 24
- 82%
- 06
- 18%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0532Z (1:32 AM EDT)
TAF KLBE 130532Z 1306/1406 00000KT 3SM -SHRA BR BKN030 FM130900 00000KT 2SM BR OVC005 FM131500 23004KT P6SM BKN015 FM131600 27005KT P6SM BKN015 FM131800 27007KT P6SM BKN035 PROB30 1400/1403 4SM -TSRA OVC030CB FM140300 VRB03KT P6SM BKN040
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KLBE
- IATA
- LBE
- FAA LID
- LBE
- City
- Latrobe
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,199 ft
- Coordinates
- 40.2759, -79.4048
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 8,222 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 118.375 MHz
- AWOS/ASOS
- 118.375 MHz
- CTAF
- 125 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 15h 26m
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KLBE airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Arnold Palmer Regional Airport in Latrobe, PA shows the runway and taxiway layout across 4 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions. Review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2610 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KLBE weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KLBE?+
KLBE has 4 runways: 3, 06, 21, 24; the longest is 8,222 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KLBE report its own weather?+
Yes. Arnold Palmer Regional Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KLBE have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KLBE broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KLBE does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KLBE from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KLBE airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Arnold Palmer Regional Airport (KLBE) is shown on this page. It maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for Arnold Palmer Regional Airport (KLBE)
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Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Arnold Palmer Regional Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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