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Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport (KLBL) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts

Live aviation weather for Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport in Liberal, KS, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.

Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport (KLBL) is a regional airport serving Liberal, KS at 2,885 ft. KLBL reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (04, 17, 22, 35) — longest 7,105 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 KLBL 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.

VFR
Observed 0256Z (9:56 PM CDT)live · refreshes every 60s
Wind
070° 14 kt
Visibility
10+ sm
Ceiling
Unlimited
Altimeter
29.89"
Temp / Dew
32°C / 90°F
dew 17°C

Wind from the east-northeast (070°) at 14 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, scattered clouds at 10,000 ft, temperature 32°C (90°F), altimeter 29.89 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).

Raw METAR
METAR KLBL 290256Z AUTO 07014KT 10SM SCT100 32/17 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP079 T03220167 53009

What changed at KLBL?

Since the 0156Z (8:56 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.

  • Wind speed up from 9 to 14 kt.

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Current pilot readout for KLBL

KLBL is currently VFR with winds from 070° at 14 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 17, about 13 knots. Density altitude is approximately 5,700 ft (field elevation 2,885 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 KLBL. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.

RunwayHead / TailCrosswind
04FAV13 kt head6 kt right
355 kt head13 kt right
175 kt tail13 kt left
2213 kt tail6 kt left

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24-hour trend

Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.

Wind (kt)Gusts (kt)Bottom strip — flight category:VFRMVFRIFRLIFRNo report
091703Z15Z02Z

Over the last 23 h: wind 914 kt, ceiling unlimitedunlimited.

KLBL weather radar

Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.

Live weather radar around Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport in Liberal, KS: 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 KLBL is headed.

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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.

Recent aviation weather trends at KLBL

From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.

Over the past 24 hours, KLBL reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 15 kt. Wind most often came from the S.

Last 24 hours
VFR 100%
Wind avg/max: 7/14 kt
Max gust: 15 kt
Lowest ceiling:
Lowest vis:
Prevailing wind: S
Category changes: 0
Last 7 days
VFR 100%
Wind avg/max: 11/22 kt
Max gust: 30 kt
Lowest ceiling:
Lowest vis: 10 sm
Prevailing wind: S
Category changes: 0
Active Runway - past 30 days
17
65%
04
24%
22
7%
35
4%

TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast

Issued 2320Z (6:20 PM CDT)

TAF KLBL 282320Z 2900/2924 VRB06KT P6SM FEW250

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Airport facts

Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.

Type
Regional airport
ICAO
KLBL
IATA
LBL
FAA LID
LBL
City
Liberal
State
Kansas
Country
United States
Elevation
2,885 ft
Coordinates
37.0442, -100.9600
Runways
4
Longest runway
7,105 ft
Weather reporting
Reports METAR
TAF
Published
AWOS/ASOS
118.375 MHz
Time zone
America/Chicago
Next sunset
22h 6m

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Historical Flying Weather

2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index

Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KLBL reported VFR conditions during about 88.3% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 304 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; February had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 10.7 kt, calm 3.1% of the time.

VFR Score
66
Wind Score
18
Reliability Score
66
National VFR rank
#231 of 1,400
Regional rank
#4
State rank
#3
Full historical breakdown
Daylight VFR
88.3%
MVFR
6.2%
IFR
2.7%
LIFR
2.5%
Est. VFR days/yr
304
Most VFR month
July
Fewest VFR month
February
Median ceiling
2,500 ft
Median visibility
10 sm
Calm wind
3.1%
Median wind
10 kt
Gusty hours
22.2%
Crosswind >15 kt
0.9%
Fog/mist days/yr
29
Thunderstorm days/yr
43
Summer density alt
5,557 ft

Flight category by month

0%25%50%75%100%JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
VFRMVFRIFRLIFR
KLBL monthly flight-category distribution, 2006–2025
MonthVFR %MVFR %IFR %LIFR %
Jan87.36.03.03.7
Feb82.59.53.64.4
Mar85.77.53.43.5
Apr85.88.63.42.2
May86.08.03.03.0
Jun94.13.81.21.0
Jul95.03.01.10.8
Aug92.73.82.01.6
Sep90.84.73.01.5
Oct88.26.13.42.3
Nov89.85.62.42.2
Dec85.27.43.53.9

Average wind by month

0714JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
KLBL average wind by month, 2006–2025
MonthMean wind (kt)
Jan9.9 kt
Feb10.5 kt
Mar11.7 kt
Apr12.6 kt
May11.5 kt
Jun11.8 kt
Jul9.8 kt
Aug9.4 kt
Sep10.2 kt
Oct10.5 kt
Nov10.2 kt
Dec9.8 kt

Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.

KLBL airport diagram

Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.

The FAA airport diagram for Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport in Liberal, KS 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 ↗

KLBL weather — frequently asked

What runways are available at KLBL?+

KLBL has 4 runways — 04, 17, 22, 35; the longest is 7,105 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.

Does KLBL report its own weather?+

Yes — Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.

Does KLBL have a TAF?+

Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.

Does KLBL broadcast D-ATIS?+

No — KLBL does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KLBL from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.

Where can I find the KLBL airport diagram?+

The official FAA airport diagram for Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport (KLBL) 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 Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport (KLBL)

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Community-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.

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