Arnold Palmer Regional Airport – LBE Airport
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport was formerly known as Westmoreland County Airport. It is located in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. The airport was later on renamed to its current name in September 1999 in celebration of Arnold Palmer’s 70th birthday. As of 2010, the airport had a total of 6,978 passenger boardings, making it a non-hub primary commercial service facility.
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LBE Airport sits on land measuring 945 acres and stands on an elevation of 1,199 feet above mean sea level. It has two runways, but only one is active. The active runway has an asphalt surface and measures 8,222 feet long. The airport features a terminal building and one baggage claim. Parking is free at the airport. At present, Spirit Airlines provides passenger service at the airport with regular schedules to Fort Lauderdale and Orlando. It also offers seasonal flights to Tampa, Fort Myers, and Myrtle Beach. Locals in nearby cities namely Scott Township, Tarentum, and Verona also benefit from the services offered by LBE.
What to Do & Area Attractions
There are quite a few hotels to choose from that are located close to the airport for traveling convenience. SpringHill Suites Pittsburgh Latrobe is one. This hotel offers clean and spacious rooms and also features an indoor pool. Hampton Inn Greensburg is a no-fuss hotel perfect for business travelers. Lastly, The Inn at Mountain View is a short drive away but offers beautiful views and has cozy and inviting rooms.
Nearby Beaver County Airport in Beaver Falls is an hour and 30 minutes away from the LBE Airport.
