Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (KLBB)
Medium airport · Lubbock, Texas, United States
Airport data
| Name | Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KLBB |
| IATA | LBB |
| Elevation | 3,282 ft (1000 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 33°39'49" W 101°49'23" 33.66360, -101.82300 |
| Location | Lubbock, Texas, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 8,003 ft (2439 m) | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
| 17L/35R | 2,891 ft (881 m) | 74 ft | ASP | No |
| 17R/35L | 11,500 ft (3505 m) | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport at a glance
Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport is a medium airport in Lubbock, Texas, United States, known to airline systems as LBB. The field elevation of 3,282 ft (1000 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KLBB are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 3 runways, the longest — 17R/35L — offers 11,500 ft (3505 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17R points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KLBB shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Clovis Municipal Airport | KCVN | 143 km (77 NM) |
| Cannon Air Force Base | KCVS | 160 km (86 NM) |
| Childress Municipal Airport | KCDS | 165 km (89 NM) |
| Lea County Regional Airport | KHOB | 169 km (91 NM) |
| Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport | KAMA | 173 km (93 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 3,282 ft field elevation of Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport is KLBB, and its IATA code is LBB. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport above sea level?
Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport sits at an elevation of 3,282 feet (1000 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport located?
The airport lies at 33.6636, -101.8230 — in Lubbock, Texas, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Clovis Municipal Airport, about 143 km away.
Does KLBB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KLBB appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport?
Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport has 3 runways. The longest, 17R/35L, measures 11,500 ft (3505 m) with a CON surface.