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'''Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport''' {{airport codes|LBL|KLBL|LBL}} is a city owned, public use [[airport]] located two&nbsp;[[nautical mile]]s (4&nbsp;[[kilometre|km]]) west of the [[central business district]] of [[Liberal, Kansas|Liberal]], a city in [[Seward County, Kansas]], United States.<ref name="FAA" /> It is mostly used for [[general aviation]], but is also served by one commercial airline. Service is subsidized by the [[Essential Air Service]] program. Formerly known as '''Liberal Municipal Airport''', it also hosts the [[Mid-America Air Museum]].
'''Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport''' {{airport codes|LBL|KLBL|LBL}} is two miles west of [[Liberal, Kansas|Liberal]], in [[Seward County, Kansas]].<ref name="FAA" /> It is used for [[general aviation]] and sees one airline, subsidized by the [[Essential Air Service]] program. Formerly Liberal Municipal Airport, it hosts the [[Mid-America Air Museum]].


As per the [[Federal Aviation Administration]], this airport had 7,911 passenger boardings (enplanements) in [[calendar year]] 2008,<ref>
The [[Federal Aviation Administration]] says this airport had 7,911 passenger boardings (enplanements) in [[calendar year]] 2008,<ref>
{{cite web
{{cite web
| url = http://www.faa.gov/airports/planning_capacity/passenger_allcargo_stats/passenger/media/cy08_all_enplanements.pdf
| url = http://www.faa.gov/airports/planning_capacity/passenger_allcargo_stats/passenger/media/cy08_all_enplanements.pdf
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| date = December 18, 2009
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</ref> 6,255 in 2009, and 7,156 in 2010.<ref>
</ref> 6,255 in 2009 and 7,156 in 2010.<ref>
{{cite web
{{cite web
| url = http://www.faa.gov/airports/planning_capacity/passenger_allcargo_stats/passenger/media/cy10_all_enplanements.pdf
| url = http://www.faa.gov/airports/planning_capacity/passenger_allcargo_stats/passenger/media/cy10_all_enplanements.pdf
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</ref> The [[National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems]] for 2011–2015 [[FAA airport categories|categorized]] it as a ''non-primary commercial service'' airport.<ref>
</ref> The [[National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems]] for 2011–2015 [[FAA airport categories|categorized]] it as a ''non-primary commercial service'' airport.
{{cite web
| url = http://www.faa.gov/airports/planning_capacity/npias/reports/media/2011/npias_2011_appA.pdf
| title = 2011–2015 NPIAS Report, Appendix A | format = PDF, 2.03 MB
| work = [http://www.faa.gov/airports/planning_capacity/npias/reports/index.cfm?sect=2011 National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems]
| publisher = Federal Aviation Administration
| date = October 4, 2010
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== History ==
== History ==
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Airline flights (Central DC-3s) began in 1956; successor Frontier left in 1981.
Airline flights (Central DC-3s) began in 1956; successor Frontier left in 1981.


== Facilities and aircraft ==
== Facilities==
Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport covers an area of 2,005 [[acre]]s (811 [[hectare|ha]]) at an [[elevation]] of 2,885 feet (879 m) above [[mean sea level]]. It has two [[runway]]s with [[concrete]] surfaces: 4/22 is 5,721 by 150 feet (1,744 x 46 m) and 17/35 is 7,105 by 100 feet (2,166 x 30 m).<ref name="FAA" />
The airport covers 2,005 [[acre]]s (811 [[hectare|ha]]) at an [[elevation]] of 2,885 feet (879 m). It has two concrete runways: 4/22 is 5,721 by 150 feet (1,744 x 46 m) and 17/35 is 7,105 by 100 feet (2,166 x 30 m).<ref name="FAA" />


For the 12-month period ending December 31, 2010, the airport had 38,300 aircraft operations, an average of 104 per day: 91% [[general aviation]], 5% [[airline|scheduled commercial]], 3% [[air taxi]], and 1% [[military aviation|military]]. At that time 54 aircraft were based at this airport: 68% single-[[aircraft engine|engine]], 24% multi-engine, 6% [[jet aircraft|jet]], and 2% [[helicopter]].<ref name="FAA" />
In 2010 the airport had 38,300 aircraft operations, average 104 per day: 91% [[general aviation]], 5% airline, 3% [[air taxi]], and 1% military. 54 aircraft were then based at this airport: 68% single-engine, 24% multi-engine, 6% jet and 2% [[helicopter]].<ref name="FAA" />


== Airlines and destinations ==
== Airlines and destinations ==
The following [[airline]] offers scheduled passenger service:
Scheduled passenger service:
{{Airport destination list
{{Airport destination list
| [[Great Lakes Airlines]] | [[Denver International Airport|Denver]], [[Dodge City Regional Airport|Dodge City]]
| [[Great Lakes Airlines]] | [[Denver International Airport|Denver]], [[Dodge City Regional Airport|Dodge City]]

Revision as of 23:32, 29 January 2015

For the World War II use of this facility, see Liberal Army Airfield.
Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport
USGS 2006 orthophoto
Summary
Airport typePublic
OwnerCity of Liberal
ServesLiberal, Kansas
Elevation AMSL2,885 ft / 879 m
WebsiteCityOfLiberalAirport.org
Map
LBL is located in Kansas
LBL
LBL
Location in Kansas
Map
Runways
Direction Length Surface
ft m
4/22 5,721 1,744 Concrete
17/35 7,105 2,166 Concrete
Statistics (2010)
Aircraft operations38,300
Based aircraft54

Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport (IATA: LBL, ICAO: KLBL, FAA LID: LBL) is two miles west of Liberal, in Seward County, Kansas.[1] It is used for general aviation and sees one airline, subsidized by the Essential Air Service program. Formerly Liberal Municipal Airport, it hosts the Mid-America Air Museum.

The Federal Aviation Administration says this airport had 7,911 passenger boardings (enplanements) in calendar year 2008,[2] 6,255 in 2009 and 7,156 in 2010.[3] The National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2011–2015 categorized it as a non-primary commercial service airport.

History

During World War II the facility was Liberal Army Airfield and was used for United States Army Air Forces Second Air Force B-24 Liberator training from 1943 to 1945. New multi-engine graduates were shipped to Liberal to transition to the Liberator, then sent to 1st Phase bases to join a crew for combat training.

Before April 1944 Liberal was home to a Twin Engine Flying Training Group with four squadrons (60, 63, 1029, 1030), the 527th Base Hq & Air Base Sq, 324th Sub Depot, 444th (later 744th) AAF Band, and 396th Aviation Sq.

These units later merged into the 2425th AAF Base Unit (Pilot School, Specialized, Four Engine).

Airline flights (Central DC-3s) began in 1956; successor Frontier left in 1981.

Facilities

The airport covers 2,005 acres (811 ha) at an elevation of 2,885 feet (879 m). It has two concrete runways: 4/22 is 5,721 by 150 feet (1,744 x 46 m) and 17/35 is 7,105 by 100 feet (2,166 x 30 m).[1]

In 2010 the airport had 38,300 aircraft operations, average 104 per day: 91% general aviation, 5% airline, 3% air taxi, and 1% military. 54 aircraft were then based at this airport: 68% single-engine, 24% multi-engine, 6% jet and 2% helicopter.[1]

Airlines and destinations

Scheduled passenger service:

AirlinesDestinations
Great Lakes Airlines Denver, Dodge City

Statistics

Carrier shares: January – December 2013[4]
Carrier   Passengers (arriving and departing)
Great Lakes
12,310(100%)
Top domestic destinations: Jan. – Dec. 2013[4]
Rank Destination Airport Passengers
2013 2012
1 Denver, CO Denver International (DEN) 6,090 5,580
2 Dodge City, KS Dodge City Regional (DDC) 10 20

References

  1. ^ a b c d FAA Airport Form 5010 for LBL PDF. Federal Aviation Administration. Effective April 5, 2012.
  2. ^ "Enplanements for CY 2008" (PDF, 1.0 MB). CY 2008 Passenger Boarding and All-Cargo Data. Federal Aviation Administration. December 18, 2009. {{cite web}}: External link in |work= (help)
  3. ^ "Enplanements for CY 2010" (PDF, 189 KB). CY 2010 Passenger Boarding and All-Cargo Data. Federal Aviation Administration. October 4, 2011. {{cite web}}: External link in |work= (help)
  4. ^ a b "Liberal, KS: Liberal Mid-America Regional (LBL)". Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA), U.S. Department of Transportation. December 2013. Retrieved June 22, 2014.

Other sources

  • Essential Air Service documents (Docket DOT-OST-1998-3498) from the U.S. Department of Transportation:
    • Order 2009-9-5 (September 11, 2009): re-selecting Great Lakes Aviation, Ltd., to provide essential air service (EAS) at Dodge City, Garden City, Great Bend, Hays, and Liberal for the two-year period from October 1, 2009, through September 30, 2011, at combined annual subsidy rates of $8,897,565. Liberal, Kansas: Docket OST-1998-3498. Effective Period: October 1, 2009, through September 30, 2011. Scheduled Service: 18 nonstop round trips per week to Denver. Aircraft: Beech 1900, 19 seats.
    • Order 2011-10-24 (October 31, 2011): re-selecting Great Lakes Aviation, Ltd., to provide essential air service (EAS) at Liberal for $2,555,150 annual subsidy. Effective Period: Two year period beginning when American Eagle begins full EAS (at Garden City) through the 24th month thereafter. Liberal: 18 nonstop round trips per week to Denver with Beech 1900 aircraft.
    • Order 2014-3-9 (March 14, 2014): re-selects Great Lakes Airlines at Dodge City and Liberal, Kansas. Liberal, Kansas: Docket 1998-3498; Effective Period: May 1, 2014, through July 31, 2016; Service: Eighteen (18) nonstop round trips per week to Denver (DEN); Aircraft Type: Beech 1900; Annual Subsidy: $2,236,180.
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