Medium airport · Latrobe, United States
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2017–2021 categorized it as a non-hub primary commercial service facility. Its IATA code is LBE. Its ICAO code is KLBE. It has 1 runway, longest 8,222 ft (ASP). Elevation 1,199 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Latrobe, United States |
|---|---|
| IATA code | LBE |
| ICAO code | KLBE |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 8,222 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 1,199 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 40.2759° N, 79.4048° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Arnold Palmer Regional Airport is known for
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2017–2021 categorized it as a non-hub primary commercial service facility.
History
It was formerly Westmoreland County Airport; it was renamed in September 1999 for Arnold Palmer, who grew up nearby and learned to fly at the airport. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2017–2021 categorized it as a non-hub primary commercial service facility. Passenger traffic at the airport has significantly grown since Spirit Airlines began serving the airport in 2011, jumping from roughly 10,000 passengers in 2010 to 310,000 passengers in 2019, a 3000% increase.
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Arnold Palmer Regional Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Keystone State Park · United States · 6.7 miles away
- Linn Run State Park · United States · 12.3 miles away
- Laurel Mountain State Park · United States · 14.8 miles away
- Laurel Summit State Park · United States · 16.3 miles away
- Kooser State Park · United States · 17.5 miles away
- Laurel Hill State Park · United States · 19.7 miles away
Airports nearby
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Allegheny County Airport
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Frequently asked questions
What is Arnold Palmer Regional Airport?
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2017–2021 categorized it as a non-hub primary commercial service facility.
What is the airport code for Arnold Palmer Regional Airport?
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport — its IATA code is LBE and its ICAO code is KLBE.
Where is Arnold Palmer Regional Airport located?
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport serves Latrobe, United States. Its coordinates are 40.2759° N, 79.4048° W.
What is the history of Arnold Palmer Regional Airport?
It was formerly Westmoreland County Airport; it was renamed in September 1999 for Arnold Palmer, who grew up nearby and learned to fly at the airport. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2017–2021 categorized it as a non-hub primary commercial service facility.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#3634
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arnold_Palmer_Regional_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.