Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport — Lubbock, United States
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Distance & flight time from LBB
Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport
Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport serves the city of Lubbock on the high plains of West Texas, the main center of a vast agricultural region known for cotton farming. At an elevation of about 3,282 feet, it has three runways, the longest near 11,500 feet, offering scheduled links to hubs across Texas and beyond. Lubbock is a university city and the commercial anchor of the flat, open Llano Estacado, far from the state's larger metros. The airport handles the passenger and cargo traffic of a significant regional center. The LBB code identifies this field, the principal gateway to the South Plains of West Texas.
Runways at Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 8003 ft (2439 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | CON |
| 17L/35R | 2891 ft (881 m) | 74 ft (23 m) | ASP |
| 17R/35L | 11500 ft (3505 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | CON |
Radio frequencies for Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| APP | APP | 119.2 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 125.3 MHz |
| CLD | CLNC DEL | 125.8 MHz |
| DEP | DEP | 119.2 MHz |
| GND | GND | 121.9 MHz |
| RDO | FORT WORTH RDO | 122.55 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 120.5 MHz |
| UNIC | UNICOM | 122.95 MHz |
Airports near Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB)
- Clovis Municipal Airport (CVN) — 143.5 km (89.2 mi)
- Cannon Air Force Base (CVS) — 159.6 km (99.2 mi)
- Childress Municipal Airport (CDS) — 165.3 km (102.7 mi)
- Lea County Regional Airport (HOB) — 169.1 km (105.1 mi)
- Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (AMA) — 173.2 km (107.6 mi)
- Midland International Air and Space Port (MAF) — 194.6 km (120.9 mi)
- Dyess Air Force Base (DYS) — 229.7 km (142.7 mi)
- Tucumcari Municipal Airport (TCC) — 234.9 km (146.0 mi)
Travelers search LBB to confirm Lubbock's airport when booking flights to West Texas's South Plains, often via Dallas or Houston. The code keeps this regional hub distinct on tickets and connection planning.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport?
The IATA code for Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport is LBB.
What is the ICAO code for Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport?
The ICAO code for Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport is KLBB. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.