KLBE

VFR

ARNOLD PALMER RGNL

LATROBE · PENNSYLVANIA

Elev
1,198.7'
Longest RWY
8,222'06/24
Tower
06:15–22:00
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR00:50Z
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Before you fly into KLBE
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
06:15–22:00 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
2,198.7'
MSL · field 1,198.7' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 06
H/W +4 · X/W 9 kt R

METAR & TAF KLBE

Current METAR

Observed 00:50Z

KLBE 280050Z 11010G25KT 10SM CLR 18/05 A3009
Wind
110° @ 10G25 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
18°C / 5°C
Altimeter
30.09 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,636 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
2 NM SW
VFR sectional
DETROIT
ARTCC
ZOB · CLEVELAND
NOTAM facility
LBE (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
GABE MONZO
Address
148 AVIATION LANE, SUITE 103, LATROBE PA 15650-9549

Flight service · Hours

FSS AOO
ALTOONA1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • ALL

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
ATIS / D-ATIS
Clearance / Ground
Tower / Local
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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110° · 10 kt
RWY 06
036°M
Head/Tail
+4 kt
Crosswind
9 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 06

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 06 · 036° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,199 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
06/24Favored36° / 216°8,222 ftASPH24 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
068,222'8,222'8,222'8,222'PAPI 4-box left(3°)41', pole, 762' from thr, 538' R of cntrln, slope 13
248,222'8,222'8,222'7,372'PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR58', trees, 2043' from thr, 218' R of cntrln, slope 32

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

ILS · 1

RWY 24
LS · CAT I
LBE
110.9
ILS OR LOC RWY 24
KLBE · IAP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LLA
Oxygen (bottled)
High pressure
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AVNCS,CHTR,INSTR,RNTL,SALES

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
Yes
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • For clearance delivery when the tower is closed, contact Johnstown Approach at 814-532-5960. When approach is closed, contact Cleveland ARTCC at 440-774-0213.Show FAA
  • Deer and birds are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • When the tower is closed, activate MALSR on runway 24, REIL on runway 06, HIRL on runways 06 and 24, and taxiways A, B, C, and D on CTAF.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 06/24The pavement classification number value is 490/F/B/X/U.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 24Runway 24 PAPI is unusable beyond 8 degrees right of centerline.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Prior permission required for unscheduled aircraft operations with more than 9 passengers. Call the airport manager at 724-640-7234.Show FAA

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Key facts · KLBE

Answer card
ICAO
KLBE
Name
ARNOLD PALMER RGNL
Location
LATROBE, PENNSYLVANIA
Elevation
1,198.7 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,198.7 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 0615-2200
Total runways
1
Longest runway
06/24 · 8,222 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
7
Magnetic variation
10°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
110° at 10 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 06

Arnold Palmer Rgnl is in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. The field elevation is 1,198.7 ft MSL. KLBE has one runway, 06/24, which is 8,222 ft long. The tower is open daily from 0615 to 2200. One ILS approach is published for runway 24.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless ATC or the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The airport sits in western Pennsylvania terrain. Plan for local weather and performance changes on warm days. Deer and birds are reported on and near the airport. That matters here.

On the field, L.J. Aviation carries Jet A and Jet A Prist. Laurel Highlands Jet Center carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. If you need current ramp, fuel, or parking details, call the FBO directly before arrival. When the tower is closed, clearance delivery goes through Johnstown Approach. When approach is closed, contact Cleveland ARTCC. Runway 24 PAPI is unusable beyond 8 degrees right of centerline. For larger unscheduled arrivals with more than 9 passengers, prior permission is required. Check with the airport manager before you go if that applies.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KLBE?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless ATC or the current Chart Supplement gives a different instruction.
What runway is the longest at Arnold Palmer Rgnl?
Runway 06/24 is the only runway. It is 8,222 ft long and has an asphalt surface.
Does KLBE have an ILS approach?
Yes. One ILS approach is published for runway 24.
What are the tower hours at KLBE?
The control tower is open from 0615 to 2200.
Which FBOs are on the field at KLBE?
L.J. Aviation is on the field. It carries Jet A and Jet A Prist. Laurel Highlands Jet Center is also on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist.
What should I know about runway 24 at KLBE?
The runway 24 PAPI is unusable beyond 8 degrees right of centerline. Plan your visual glidepath carefully and verify the latest runway lighting status before arrival.
What do I do if I need clearance when the tower is closed at KLBE?
Contact Johnstown Approach at 814-532-5960 for clearance delivery when the tower is closed. If approach is closed, contact Cleveland ARTCC at 440-774-0213.
Are there any operational cautions for flying into KLBE?
Deer and birds are reported on and near the airport. There is also prior permission required for unscheduled aircraft operations with more than 9 passengers.

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