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KLBF

North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field · North Platte

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
2,777 ft / 846 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
ASOS 118.42 MHz (ASOS)
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (KLBF), located in North Platte, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 2 active runways with a maximum elevation of 2,777 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field
ICAO / IATA
KLBF / LBF
Municipality
North Platte
Country
Region
US-NE — Nebraska
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
2,777 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 12 / 30
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 8,000 ft / 2,438 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 126° / 306°
RWY 12 (126°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 30 (306°)
111.50 MHz
IDENT: LBF | CRS: 300°
Runway 17 / 35
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 4,436 ft / 1,352 m
Runway Width: 100 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 181.1° / 1.1°
RWY 17 (181.1°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 35 (1.1°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

ASOS ASOS
118.42 MHz
CLD CLNC DEL
132.70 MHz
CNTR DENVER CNTR
132.70 MHz
RDO COLUMBUS RDO
122.50 MHz
UNIC CTAF/UNICOM
123.00 MHz

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Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: FAA NASR · Cycle: Jan 2026