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Arnold Palmer Regional Airport

Latrobe, United States
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1199 ft
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Southwest Pennsylvania's regional gateway, honoring a golfing legend.

Opened
1929
Location
Latrobe, United States
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport (IATA: LBE, ICAO: KLBE) is a public airport located in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, serving the Westmoreland County region of southwestern Pennsylvania. It is situated approximately 33 miles southeast of Pittsburgh and provides commercial and general aviation services to the area. The airport was renamed in honor of Arnold Palmer, the legendary professional golfer who was born and raised in Latrobe. Palmer himself was an avid pilot and maintained a close connection to the airport throughout his life. The renaming reflects the community's pride in its most famous resident. Commercial service at the airport is limited, with regional carriers providing connections primarily to hub airports. The facility also supports significant general aviation activity and serves corporate and charter flights for the surrounding industrial and residential communities.
Terminals
The airport has a single small terminal building handling both commercial and general aviation passengers.
Getting to & from
Ground transportation options include rental cars and taxi services, with no dedicated public transit link to downtown Latrobe or Pittsburgh.
Airlines here
American Eagle (operated by Envoy Air or affiliated regional carriers) has historically provided service connecting Latrobe to American Airlines hubs.
Notable facts
  • ›Named after legendary golfer Arnold Palmer, a Latrobe native and aviation enthusiast.
  • ›Arnold Palmer held a pilot certificate and frequently flew in and out of the airport himself.
  • ›The airport is owned and operated by Westmoreland County.
  • ›It sits at an elevation of approximately 1,164 feet above mean sea level.
  • ›The airport has two runways supporting both commercial and general aviation operations.
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Route map (3 destinations)

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Routes

LBE → FLLNK · 319
LBE → MCONK · 320
LBE → MYRNK · 320
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City & Place Guide

Birthplace of Arnold Palmer and America's favorite game

Latrobe is a small city in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, nestled in the Laurel Highlands region about 40 miles southeast of Pittsburgh. Known as the birthplace of Arnold Palmer and the place where the banana split was allegedly invented, it carries a proud and quirky local heritage that punches well above its modest size.

The surrounding landscape offers rolling hills, state parks, and easy access to outdoor recreation, making Latrobe a pleasant stop for travelers exploring western Pennsylvania. The city has a close-knit community feel, with local breweries, historic architecture, and the storied Saint Vincent College anchoring its cultural life.

Football fans will recognize Latrobe as a legendary name in NFL history — the Pittsburgh Steelers have held their summer training camp at Saint Vincent College for decades, drawing devoted fans every summer.

  • •Arnold Palmer Regional Airport area & Palmer tributes — honor the golf legend born here
  • •Saint Vincent College — beautiful Benedictine campus with art gallery and historic chapel
  • •Latrobe Brewing Company — regional craft beer with local pride and history
  • •Idlewild & SoakZone — one of America's oldest and most charming amusement parks nearby
  • •Linden Hall — elegant 19th-century estate turned resort a short drive away
  • •Youngstown Road area banana split marker — quirky nod to the dessert's claimed birthplace

Getting around: Latrobe has no local bus or rail transit system, so a personal vehicle or rental car is strongly recommended. Rideshare services like Uber and Lyft operate in the area but can be inconsistent in availability. Taxis are limited. The Arnold Palmer Regional Airport offers small regional flights, primarily connecting to Pittsburgh International Airport.

Best time: Late spring through early fall (May–September) offers the most pleasant weather, outdoor activities, and the chance to catch Steelers training camp in late July and August.

Local food: Try a classic banana split at a local diner to honor Latrobe's claim to the dessert's invention, and sample craft ales at Latrobe Brewing Company alongside hearty western Pennsylvania staples like pierogies and kielbasa.

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Arnold Palmer Regional Airport
Encyclopaedia

Arnold Palmer Regional Airport is in Unity Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States, two miles southwest of Latrobe and about 33 miles southeast of Pittsburgh. It was formerly Westmoreland County Airport; it was renamed in September 1999 for Arnold Palmer, who grew up nearby and learned to fly at the airport.

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