Lumberton Regional Airport (LBT)

Lumberton Regional Airport (LBT), identified by its ICAO code KLBT, is a prominent general aviation facility serving Robeson County and the southeastern region of North Carolina. The airport is currently undergoing a significant modernization phase, centered on a major project to construct a new passenger terminal to replace the original 1969 building. This expansion is designed to elevate the facility's service standards and support its role as a key transportation asset for the nearby I-95 business park developments and regional commerce. The terminal facilities currently focus on providing high-quality support for corporate and private aviators, featuring a comfortable pilots' lounge, flight planning rooms, and essential administrative services. In late 2025, the airport officially broke ground on a major hangar expansion, which includes a new 12-unit T-hangar complex and specialized 12,000-square-foot box hangars designed to attract larger corporate jet operators. While the airport does not host regular scheduled commercial airline services, it manages a high volume of turbine and jet traffic, supported by a recently completed $2.4 million fuel farm upgrade. Infrastructure at Lumberton is well-integrated with the regional economy, featuring a primary 5,505-foot asphalt runway (05/23) that is currently rated in excellent condition. Recent technical improvements for the 2024–2025 period include the installation of a new weather monitoring tower and a $4.5 million state-funded project to complete the parallel taxiway for Runway 23. Ground transportation is well-supported by local taxi services and on-site car rental arrangements, providing a seamless 10-minute connection to the Lumberton city center and the major Interstate 95 transit corridor.