Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport (LBL): Delays & On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport (LBL) in Liberal, KS is a middle-of-the-pack performer: 82% of departures are on time, within a few points of the national 78%. It hosts 1 airlines flying 2 departures a day to 2 destinations, with cancellations at 3.1%.
- Departures on-time
- 82%
- left <15 min late
- Avg dep delay
- 20 min
- Arrivals on-time
- 79%
- Cancelled
- 3.1%
- Destinations
- 2
- nonstop
- Airlines
- 1
Plan your departure from LBL
The choices most likely to improve your odds, based on this airport’s historical record.
- Best day to fly
- Wednesday
- 83% on-time
- Cancellation risk
- 3.1%
- above the US average
Monthly on-time trend
Best time of day to depart from LBL
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 77% | 24 min |
| Tuesday | 82% | 35 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 83% | 24 min |
| Thursday | 76% | 18 min |
| Friday | 78% | 19 min |
| Saturday | 76% | 15 min |
| Sunday | 75% | 29 min |
Busiest routes from LBL
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| LBL → DEN (Denver) | 627 | 79% | 23 min |
Where flights into LBL come from
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEN (Denver) → LBL | 627 | 79% | 13 min |
What causes delays at LBL
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT, weighted across routes departing LBL.
- Late-arriving aircraft34%
- Airline operations33%
- National airspace system25%
- Weather8%
Alternative airports near Liberal
Other airports within 120 miles, compared on departure reliability.
| Airport | Distance | On-time departures | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| GCK — Garden City Regional Airport | 62 mi | 82% | 18 min |
| DDC — Dodge City Regional Airport | 74 mi | 78% | 34 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 LBL?
- 18% of departures from Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport left 15+ minutes late between 2024-07 and 2026-07, with an average departure delay of 20 minutes. The national on-time average over the same period was 78%.
- How often are flights cancelled at LBL?
- 3.1% of scheduled departures from LBL were cancelled in this period, compared with a national rate of 1.6%.
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Based on 1,307 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.