Why go
- City in Seward County, Kansas.
- Served by Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport (LBL).
History
Liberal is a city in and the county seat of Seward County, Kansas, United States. As of 2024, the population of the city was 18,743. It is located in southwestern Kansas, along U.S. Route 54 highway, near the Kansas-Oklahoma state line. Liberal is the home of Seward County Community College.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 2 direct destinations
- Frontier Airlines F9 (BE1) · 2 routes: Denver*, Dodge City*
- Great Lakes Airlines ZK (BE1, BEH) · 2 routes: Denver, Dodge City
- United Airlines UA (BE1) · 2 routes: Denver*, Dodge City*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport (LBL); 31 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: LBL has direct flights to 2 destinations on 3 airlines (incl. Denver, Dodge City).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Liberal, Kansas. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.