North Platte Regional Airport – LBF
In the city of North Platte, Nebraska is a small regional airport called after the city name itself: North Platte Regional Airport. Its airport code of LBF comes from its name extension, Lee Bird Field, named after Lee Bird, a local resident from a prominent North Platte family and a training pilot who died during the World War I. With the code LBF, the North Platte Regional Airport was constructed via private funding initially to serve the United States Air Mail. It was opened for public use in the year 1963.
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North Platte Regional Airport only has one passenger terminal and two runways. It was under primary commercial service airport classification of the United States Federal Aviation Authority during 2008 but was immediately classified as a non-primary commercial service airport by years 2009-2010. An industrial park, to provide leisure and business needs, is currently under development. The busiest route flying in and out of North Platte Regional Airport is to and from Denver and is serviced by United Airlines. North Platte offers amazing local attractions which are accessible from the airport.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Some of the finest hotels and accommodations are located near the North Platte Regional Airport (LBF). The nearest one is an eight minutes ride, La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham North Platte, and offers complimentary airport transfers and a lovely swimming pool. A little bit further away, for about ten to fifteen minutes ride, are the North Platte Inn & Suites and Baymont by Wyndham North Platte both of which unfortunately do not offer airport shuttle services but have free parking on site.
On this page it is easy to search for North Platte, NE airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels,
resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. North Platte, NE, United States (LBF-North Platte Regional) airport
area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the LBF airport.
Most of these LBF
hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed
and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these North Platte, NE
motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of.
Some of the main attractions in the area around the LBF airport are Golden Spike Tower and Visitor Center, America's 20th Century Veterans' Memorial, and Golden Spike Tower and Visitor Center.
Map of North Platte, NE Hotels
View all North Platte, NE, United States (LBF-North Platte Regional) hotels, motels, lodging and attractions on North Platte, NE, United States (LBF-North Platte Regional) location map.
Weather Forecast for North Platte, NE, United States (LBF-North Platte Regional)
If you planning to travel to North Platte, NE, United States (LBF-North Platte Regional), here is your 6-day travel weather forecast to make sure you have all the essentials needed during your stay.
Start your day when the sunrises at 11:22 AM.
The temperature feels like 59.1 with a humidity level of 55 so dress accordingly.
Cloud coverage is 13 percent with visibility at 13.3 percent.
Today’s UV index is 7, don’t forget the sunscreen if you need it!
Today’s winds are traveling west-southwest at a speed of 5 MPH. At the end of the day don’t miss the sunset at 1:54 AM.
Fahrenheit / Celsius
Today
5/16
Few clouds
64°F
High: 79°F
Low: 53°F
Precipitation: 0%
Friday
5/17
Few clouds
71°F
High: 89°F
Low: 53°F
Precipitation: 0%
Saturday
5/18
Few clouds
66°F
High: 77°F
Low: 52°F
Precipitation: 0%
Sunday
5/19
Thunderstorm with rain
65°F
High: 79°F
Low: 51°F
Precipitation: 65%
Monday
5/20
Thunderstorm with rain
63°F
High: 73°F
Low: 46°F
Precipitation: 60%
Tuesday
5/21
Light rain
56°F
High: 67°F
Low: 47°F
Precipitation: 85%
FAQs
What are the most common amenities for North Platte, NE LBF airport hotels?
Airport hotels have useful amenities for frequent travelers like free LBF airport shuttle service, 24 hour in-room dinning,
late check-in and check-out and free breakfast. For business traveler amenities like
free wifi and meeting rooms are helpful. Most common amenities are Vending Machines, Complimentary Breakfast
and Complimentary Breakfast.
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