North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (KLBF) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field in North Platte, NE, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (KLBF) is a regional airport serving North Platte, NE at 2,777 ft. KLBF reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (12, 17, 30, 35) — longest 8,001 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 KLBF 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 east (100°) at 4 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, scattered clouds at 7,000 ft, broken clouds at 9,500 ft, temperature 24°C (76°F), altimeter 29.96 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 9,500 ft.
METAR KLBF 290153Z AUTO 10004KT 10SM -RA SCT070 BKN095 24/22 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP117 P0000 T02440222
What changed at KLBF?
Since the 0053Z (7:53 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- A ceiling formed at 9,500 ft.
- Temperature down 3°C.
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Current pilot readout for KLBF
KLBF is currently VFR with winds from 100° at 4 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 9,500 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 17, about 4 knots. Density altitude is approximately 4,500 ft (field elevation 2,777 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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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 KLBF. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12FAV | 8,001 ft | CON | 4 kt head | 2 kt left |
| 17 | 4,436 ft | ASP | 1 kt head | 4 kt left |
| 35 | 4,436 ft | ASP | 1 kt tail | 4 kt right |
| 30 | 8,001 ft | CON | 4 kt tail | 2 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 8→4 kt, ceiling unlimited → 9,500 ft.
KLBF weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field in North Platte, NE: 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 KLBF is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © OpenStreetMap © CARTO
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 KLBF
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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OGA UA /OV SAE180030/TM 0058/FL010/TP SR22/SK BASE 110/RM ZDVWC-19
OGA UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SAE180030Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0058Reported at 00:58 UTC.FL010Altitude: 1,000 ft MSL.TP SR22Aircraft type reporting.SK BASE 110Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM ZDVWC-19Remarks.Show raw report
GRI UA /OV GRI270040/TM 0040/FL350/TP B738/TB CONS LGT-MOD CHOP
GRI UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GRI270040Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0040Reported at 00:40 UTC.FL350Altitude: 35,000 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT-MOD CHOPTurbulence: continuous light to moderate chop.Show raw report
LBF UA /OV LBF280020/TM 0004/FL240/TP PC12/TA M15/IC LGT RIME 170-240/RM ZDVWC-19
LBF UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV LBF280020Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0004Reported at 00:04 UTC.FL240Altitude: 24,000 ft MSL.TP PC12Aircraft type reporting.TA M15Outside air temperature, °C.IC LGT RIME 170-240Icing: light rime 17,000–24,000 ft.RM ZDVWC-19Remarks.Show raw report
AKO UA /OV AKO090075/TM 2335/FL410/TP C68Z/TB NEG/RM ZDVWC-67
AKO UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV AKO090075Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2335Reported at 23:35 UTC.FL410Altitude: 41,000 ft MSL.TP C68ZAircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM ZDVWC-67Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KLBF
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KLBF reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 38 kt, the lowest ceiling was 9,500 ft. Wind most often came from the SE.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 12
- 66%
- 17
- 22%
- 35
- 9%
- 30
- 3%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2327Z (6:27 PM CDT)
TAF KLBF 282327Z 2900/2924 13006KT P6SM SCT100 OVC200 FM290600 VRB03KT P6SM BKN200 FM291500 13006KT P6SM SCT250 FM291800 16008KT P6SM SCT050
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KLBF
- IATA
- LBF
- FAA LID
- LBF
- City
- North Platte
- State
- Nebraska
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 2,777 ft
- Coordinates
- 41.1262, -100.6840
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 8,001 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 118.425 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 23h 58m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
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50–100 NM
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Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KLBF reported VFR conditions during about 85.7% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 299 VFR flying days a year. June had the most VFR weather; February had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 7.5 kt, calm 12.6% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 82.5 | 8.8 | 4.6 | 4.1 |
| Feb | 79.5 | 11.7 | 5.6 | 3.2 |
| Mar | 80.0 | 11.5 | 5.5 | 3.0 |
| Apr | 83.9 | 11.5 | 3.2 | 1.4 |
| May | 84.1 | 9.9 | 4.0 | 1.9 |
| Jun | 91.5 | 5.7 | 1.9 | 0.8 |
| Jul | 91.0 | 5.1 | 2.4 | 1.6 |
| Aug | 87.2 | 7.4 | 2.8 | 2.5 |
| Sep | 87.2 | 8.1 | 2.6 | 2.2 |
| Oct | 85.8 | 8.0 | 3.8 | 2.5 |
| Nov | 87.9 | 7.1 | 2.9 | 2.1 |
| Dec | 83.3 | 8.8 | 5.0 | 2.9 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 7.1 kt |
| Feb | 7.7 kt |
| Mar | 8.7 kt |
| Apr | 9.9 kt |
| May | 8.4 kt |
| Jun | 7.5 kt |
| Jul | 6.6 kt |
| Aug | 6.4 kt |
| Sep | 6.8 kt |
| Oct | 7.5 kt |
| Nov | 6.9 kt |
| Dec | 7.0 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KLBF airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field in North Platte, NE 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 2608 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KLBF weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KLBF?+
KLBF has 4 runways — 12, 17, 30, 35; the longest is 8,001 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KLBF report its own weather?+
Yes — North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KLBF have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KLBF broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KLBF does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KLBF from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KLBF airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (KLBF) 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 North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (KLBF)
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