Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Lubbock, United States. Its IATA code is LBB and its ICAO code is KLBB. The airport lies at an elevation of 3,282 ft (1,000 m) above sea level. It has 3 runway(s); the longest is 17R/35L, 11,500 ft (3,505 m) long. Local time follows the America/Chicago time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- LBB
- ICAO code
- KLBB
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 3,282 ft (1,000 m)
- Coordinates
- 33.6636, -101.8230
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 8,003 ft · 2,439 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Concrete | Yes |
| 17L/35R | 2,891 ft · 881 m | 74 ft · 23 m | Asphalt | No |
| 17R/35L | 11,500 ft · 3,505 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Concrete | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| CVN Clovis Municipal Airport | Clovis, United States | 143 km · 89 mi |
| HOB Lea County Regional Airport | Hobbs, United States | 169 km · 105 mi |
| AMA Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport | Amarillo, United States | 173 km · 107 mi |
| MAF Midland International Air and Space Port | Midland, United States | 195 km · 121 mi |
| ABI Abilene Regional Airport | Abilene, United States | 243 km · 151 mi |
| SJT San Angelo Regional Mathis Field | San Angelo, United States | 285 km · 177 mi |
| SPS Wichita Falls Municipal Airport / Sheppard Air Force Base | Wichita Falls, United States | 310 km · 193 mi |
| LAW Lawton Fort Sill Regional Airport | Lawton, United States | 329 km · 204 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from LBB. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAX Los Angeles | 1,531 | 951 | 827 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 1,605 | 998 | 867 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 1,608 | 999 | 868 | View route |
| JFK New York | 2,591 | 1,610 | 1,399 | View route |
| LHR London | 7,855 | 4,881 | 4,241 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 8,181 | 5,083 | 4,417 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 8,473 | 5,265 | 4,575 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 8,635 | 5,366 | 4,663 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 10,006 | 6,217 | 5,403 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 10,269 | 6,381 | 5,545 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 10,916 | 6,783 | 5,894 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 13,035 | 8,099 | 7,038 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 13,096 | 8,137 | 7,071 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 13,428 | 8,344 | 7,250 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 15,176 | 9,430 | 8,195 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 15,277 | 9,493 | 8,249 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| APP | APP | 119.200 |
| ATIS | ATIS | 125.300 |
| CLD | CLNC DEL | 125.800 |
| DEP | DEP | 119.200 |
| GND | GND | 121.900 |
| RDO | FORT WORTH RDO | 122.550 |
| TWR | TWR | 120.500 |
| UNIC | UNICOM | 122.950 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport?
The IATA code of Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport is LBB and its ICAO code is KLBB.
Where is Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport located?
Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport is in Lubbock, Texas, United States, at 33.6636, -101.8230.
What time zone is Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport in?
Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport uses the IANA time zone America/Chicago. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 17R/35L, 11,500 ft (3,505 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Clovis Municipal Airport (CVN), about 143 km (89 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.