The Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB)
serves as the regional airport to the South Plains area. With advantages such as ease of enplaning and deplaning, the Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport also has the ability to get commuters to Dallas or Houston within an hour. With major airlines including Southwest, American and United Airlines, the Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport offers direct flights to the following cities:
- Dallas
- Albuquerque
- Austin
- Las Vegas
- Houston
- Denver
- Phoenix
The Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport is a U.S. Customs International Port of Entry with a resident U.S. Customs Port Director, allowing it to function internationally and thereby be a major asset to anyone wishing to have a global presence. Oversized and heavy lift air cargo operations can also be carried out by this facility.
The Federal Aviation Administration has designated LBB as a small-hub airport. The Air Traffic Control Tower operates 24 hours, seven days a week to accommodate air traffic on three runways (17R-35L, 17L-35R and 8-26). North to south : 150 × 11,500 feet East to west: 150 × 8,001 feet Please refer to the following link for the exact specifications of LBB: Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport Master Plan The LBB is a U.S. Customs International Port of Entry with a resident U.S. Customs Port Director, allowing it to function internationally and thereby be a major asset to anyone wishing to have a global presence. For more airport information click here.
Lubbock is home to two fixed base operators that work within the LBB property. Chaparral Aviation is Lubbock’s longest-running and largest air charter company featuring prestigious corporate, passenger charter and freight service. The aircraft fleet includes Lear Jet, Falcon 200 and two types of King Airs. Chaparral Avaiation is on call 24 hours Monday through Friday and from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday through Sunday. It is also Lubbock’s longest-running and largest air ambulance company.