North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (LBF): Delays & On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (LBF) runs noticeably smoother than most US airports: 83% of its ~2 daily departures leave on time, 5 points above the national average, with an average departure delay of just 21 minutes. 1 airlines fly from North Platte, NE to 1 destinations.
- Departures on-time
- 83%
- left <15 min late
- Avg dep delay
- 21 min
- Arrivals on-time
- 76%
- Cancelled
- 1.5%
- Destinations
- 1
- nonstop
- Airlines
- 1
Plan your departure from LBF
The choices most likely to improve your odds, based on this airport’s historical record.
- Best departure time
- Around 10 a.m.
- 92% on-time
- Best day to fly
- Wednesday
- 91% on-time
- Cancellation risk
- 1.5%
- close to the US average
Monthly on-time trend
Best time of day to depart from LBF
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 76% | 31 min |
| Tuesday | 89% | 9 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 91% | 11 min |
| Thursday | 72% | 36 min |
| Friday | 78% | 24 min |
| Saturday | 77% | 27 min |
| Sunday | 75% | 14 min |
Busiest routes from LBF
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| LBF → DEN (Denver) | 626 | 78% | 23 min |
Where flights into LBF come from
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEN (Denver) → LBF | 627 | 76% | 19 min |
What causes delays at LBF
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT, weighted across routes departing LBF.
- Late-arriving aircraft29%
- Airline operations44%
- National airspace system22%
- Weather6%
Alternative airports near North Platte
Other airports within 120 miles, compared on departure reliability.
| Airport | Distance | On-time departures | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| EAR — Kearney Regional Airport | 92 mi | 85% | 23 min |
Compare the airport-level record first, then check the exact route you plan to book.
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights delayed at LBF?
- 17% of departures from North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field left 15+ minutes late between 2024-07 and 2026-07, with an average departure delay of 21 minutes. The national on-time average over the same period was 78%.
- What is the best time of day to depart from LBF?
- Flights scheduled around 10 a.m. depart on time 92% of the time at LBF, versus 71% around 7 p.m.. Booking before noon is the usual rule of thumb here.
- How often are flights cancelled at LBF?
- 1.5% of scheduled departures from LBF were cancelled in this period, compared with a national rate of 1.6%.
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Based on 1,305 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.