Liberal Mid-America Regional (KLBL), Kansas
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport (KLBL) sits in southwest Kansas at an elevation of 2,885 feet, serving Liberal and the surrounding region with a paved runway system suited to business aviation traffic. The field is non-towered and operates under an attendance schedule that spans most daylight and evening hours seven days a week. With 5,492 annual operations recorded in 2025, of which 3,254 were business aviation movements according to FAA TFMSC data, KLBL functions as a regional hub for operators in the area, with the nearest customs facility located at KAMA some distance away.
Runways
Liberal Mid-America Regional has two paved runways. The longest, 17/35, is 7,105 ft long and 100 ft wide, with a concrete surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Liberal Mid-America Regional has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Liberal Mid-America Regional does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Rick Husband Amarillo International (KAMA), 115 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Liberal Mid-America Regional recorded 3,254 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in October and December. Business aviation traffic at KLBL is concentrated in the latter half of the year, with the lowest monthly counts occurring between January and April.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month December, 328 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Liberal Mid-America Regional averages 23.5 days above 90°F in July, 29.5 freeze days in January and 1.4 snow days in December. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 93.2°F, and December the coldest, at 47.4°F.
Weather station is 2.7 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Liberal Mid-America Regional has published operating constraints in three categories: runway notes, pavement strength and other notes.
Pilot-activated lighting: MIRL on runway 04/22 and HIRL on runway 17/35; MALSR on runway 35; VASI on runways 17 and 35; PAPI on runways 04 and 22; REIL on runways 04, 17, and 22 - activate on CTAF.
PCR VALUE: 110/R/D/W/T
PCR VALUE: 340/R/C/W/T
For clearance delivery, if unable to contact on FSS frequency, contact Kansas City ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Liberal Mid-America Regional has five airfields within 35 NM. The closest is Hugoton Municipal (KHQG), 20.93 NM west.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the runway length available at KLBL?
Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport, KLBL, offers two paved concrete runways. Runway 17/35 is the longer of the two at 7,105 feet, with a width of 100 feet. Runway 04/22 measures 5,000 feet long and 75 feet wide. Both runways are concrete surfaces, giving operators a choice of alignment depending on wind conditions. The 7,105-foot runway is the longest paved surface at the field, according to the airport's own data.
Is there customs clearance available at KLBL?
KLBL does not have customs service onsite. The nearest customs facility is located at KAMA, approximately 115.36 nautical miles away. Operators arriving from international destinations need to plan a stop at KAMA or another customs-equipped airport before or after landing at Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport. There is no CANPASS or onsite customs designation reported for this field. Flight planning should account for the distance to the nearest customs airport when routing through KLBL.
What fuel types are available at Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport?
Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport, KLBL, stocks both 100LL avgas and Jet A fuel. The field is attended Monday through Friday from 0600 to 2000 local time, and Saturday through Sunday from 0700 to 2000 local time. Jet A availability supports business aviation traffic, which accounted for 3,254 of the airport's 5,492 annual operations in 2025 according to FAA TFMSC data. Operators should plan arrivals within the posted attendance hours for fuel service. No fuel data beyond type and attendance schedule is confirmed for this field.
Does KLBL see seasonal variation in traffic?
Yes, Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport shows notable seasonal concentration in its business aviation traffic. Monthly bizav operations in 2025 ranged from a low of 218 in February to a high of 328 in December, with October and June also posting elevated counts near 300 and 324 operations respectively. The lower months cluster in the winter and early spring period, from January through April. Operators scheduling flights into KLBL may find the airport quieter during these early-year months compared with the second half of the year.
What lighting is available at KLBL for night or low-visibility operations?
Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport provides multiple lighting systems activated on CTAF. Runway 04/22 has medium intensity runway lighting (MIRL), while runway 17/35 has high intensity runway lighting (HIRL). Runway 35 is equipped with an MALSR approach lighting system, and VASI guidance is available on runways 17 and 35. PAPI guidance is available on runways 04 and 22, and REIL lighting is installed on runways 04, 17, and 22. All lighting systems are pilot-activated through the common traffic advisory frequency, since KLBL is a non-towered field.