Lebanon Municipal Airport (LEB)

Lebanon Municipal Airport (LEB) operates as a city-owned, public-use facility located three nautical miles west of Lebanon's central business district in western New Hampshire near the Vermont border, covering 563 acres at 603 feet elevation with tower-controlled operations serving the broader Upper Valley region. The airport features two asphalt runways - runway 7/25 measuring 5,496 by 100 feet and runway 18/36 measuring 5,200 by 100 feet - supporting a diverse mix of commercial, general aviation, and military operations under Class D airspace. Terminal facilities include essential passenger amenities such as baggage claim, check-in desks, rental car services, airport security, and Bright Side Brewing, providing comprehensive services for both commercial passengers and general aviation users.

Commercial aviation services at KLEB include Cape Air operating daily flights to Boston Logan and White Plains, New York, connecting the Upper Valley to major metropolitan areas, while the airport's robust general aviation infrastructure features Granite Air Center LLC as the full-service FBO providing fuel services (100LL and Jet A), aircraft parking in hangars and tie-downs, ground handling, oxygen services, and GPU availability. The facility houses an FAA Part 145 Repair Station offering aircraft maintenance, avionics sales and installation, plus flight training through the Upper Valley Flying Club and Sharkey's Helicopters for both fixed-wing and rotorcraft instruction. The airport processed 26,123 aircraft operations in 2018 (68% general aviation, 31% air taxi, 1% military) with 41 based aircraft including jets, helicopters, and various piston aircraft.

Lebanon Municipal Airport serves as a crucial transportation hub for New Hampshire's Upper Valley region, supporting Dartmouth College, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, and the broader business community with reliable commercial and general aviation connectivity. The tower-controlled facility operates from 6 AM to 10 PM local time, transitioning to non-towered operations overnight to accommodate diverse aviation needs while maintaining safety standards. Ground transportation from the terminal connects travelers to Lebanon city center, Hanover, and the broader Connecticut River Valley region, while the airport's comprehensive services make it a preferred destination for business aviation, medical transport, and recreational flying in northern New England.