KLBB

VFR

LUBBOCK PRESTON SMITH INTL

LUBBOCK · TEXAS

Elev
3,282.4'
Longest RWY
11,500'17R/35L
Tower
24
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR06:53Z
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Before you fly into KLBB
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
24 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
4,282.4'
MSL · field 3,282.4' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 26
H/W +5 · X/W 2 kt L

METAR & TAF KLBB

Current METAR

Observed 06:53Z

KLBB 280653Z 25005KT 10SM SCT140 BKN180 19/M05 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP073 T01891050
Wind
250° @ 5 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
19°C / -5°C
Altimeter
29.89 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
4,587 ft
Ceiling
18,000 ft AGL
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
4 NM N
VFR sectional
DALLAS-FT WORTH
ARTCC
ZFW · FORT WORTH
NOTAM facility
LBB (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
KELLY CAMPBELL
Address
RT 3 BOX 389, LUBBOCK TX 79401

Flight service · Hours

FSS FTW
FORT WORTH1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • ALL

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
ATIS / D-ATIS
Clearance / Ground
Tower / Local
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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250° · 5 kt
RWY 26
263°M
Head/Tail
+5 kt
Crosswind
2 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 26

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 26 · 263° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 4,282 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
17R/35L174° / 354°11,500 ftCONC17R R
08/26Favored83° / 263°8,003 ftCONC08 R
17L/35R174° / 354°2,891 ftASPH35R R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
17R11,500'11,500'11,500'11,500'PAPI 4-box right(3°)MALSR
35L11,500'11,500'11,500'11,500'VASI 4-box left(3°)
088,003'8,003'8,003'8,003'PAPI 4-box left(3°)
268,003'8,003'8,003'8,003'PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR
17L2,891'2,891'2,891'2,891'
35R2,891'2,891'2,891'2,891'18', road, 573' from thr, 162' R of cntrln, slope 20

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

ILS · 2

RWY 17R
LD · CAT I
LBB
111.7
RWY 26
LS · CAT I
LDT
111.9
HI-ILS OR LOC RWY 17R
KLBB · IAP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LLAA1+
Oxygen (bottled)
HIGH/LOW
Oxygen (bulk)
HIGH/LOW
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AFRT,AMB,AVNCS,CHTR,INSTR,SALES

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SS-SR
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
No

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • Taxiways B and D and taxi lanes E and E1 are not available for Part 121 or Part 380 operations with scheduled passenger carrying operations more than 9 passenger seats and non-scheduled passenger carrying operations more than 30 passenger seats.Show FAA
  • Runway 17L/35R is restricted to general aviation aircraft 12500 pounds or less.Show FAA
  • Taxiway L between taxiway F and taxiway J is closed to aircraft more than 120001 pounds.Show FAA
  • East ramp delineated taxi lane and apron area are restricted to 120000 pounds dual tandem wheel aircraft, 89000 pounds dual single wheel aircraft, and 60000 pounds single wheel aircraft. All other east ramp pavements are restricted to aircraft less than 12500 pounds single wheel aircraft.Show FAA
  • Taxiways B and D and taxi lanes E and E1 are restricted to aircraft weighing less than 50000 pounds.Show FAA
  • Passenger terminal ramp access is restricted to aircraft and others with prior permission. Call 806-775-2044.Show FAA
  • Power assisted electric wheelchair adjacent to runways 08/26 and 17R/35L.Show FAA
  • Numerous birds on and in vicinity of airport.Show FAA
  • Runway 17L/35R, taxiways B and D, and taxi lanes E and E1 are not available for aircraft with over 9 passenger seats.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 17R/35LPavement classification rating value is 965 rigid, bearing, wet, and tire.Show FAA
  • 08/26Pavement classification rating value is 1073 rigid, bearing, wet, and tire.Show FAA
  • 17L/35RRunway 17L/35R is not available for Part 121 or Part 380 operations with scheduled passenger carrying operations more than 9 passenger seats and non-scheduled passenger carrying operations more than 30 passenger seats.Show FAA

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Key facts · KLBB

Answer card
ICAO
KLBB
Name
LUBBOCK PRESTON SMITH INTL
Location
LUBBOCK, TEXAS
Elevation
3,282.4 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
4,282.4 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 24
Total runways
3
Longest runway
17R/35L · 11,500 ft
Published ILS approaches
2
Published frequencies
19
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
250° at 5 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 26

Lubbock Preston Smith Intl sits in Lubbock, Texas. The field elevation is 3,282.4 ft MSL. It has 3 runways. The longest is 17R/35L at 11,500 ft. The airport has a control tower. Tower service is 24 hours. Two ILS approaches are published. They serve runway ends 17R and 26.

Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement before you fly. The airport is in Class C airspace. That matters for arrival planning, radio work and sequencing with the tower. Expect a busy environment for a regional airport of this size. The field elevation is high enough that density altitude can matter on warm Texas days. Performance planning should be part of the brief.

Million Air Lubbock is on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. The published remarks also note numerous birds on and near the airport. That is worth keeping in mind on taxi, departure and approach. Passenger terminal ramp access is restricted and requires prior permission. Call the airport at 806-775-2044 if you need that area. Runway 17L/35R is limited to general aviation aircraft 12,500 pounds or less. Taxiway and ramp weight limits also apply. Verify your route before taxiing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KLBB?
The facts do not publish a pattern altitude for KLBB. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement before departure. Then fly the published traffic pattern for the runway in use.
What ILS approaches are available at KLBB?
Two ILS approaches are published. They serve runway ends 17R and 26.
Is KLBB in Class C airspace?
Yes. KLBB is in Class C airspace. Plan for tower coordination and standard Class C entry procedures.
What are the tower hours at KLBB?
The control tower is open 24 hours. That makes it a full-time towered field for arrivals, departures and taxi coordination.
Which runway is the longest at KLBB?
Runway 17R/35L is the longest runway at KLBB. It is 11,500 ft long and has a concrete surface.
Which FBO is on the field at KLBB?
Million Air Lubbock is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Call the FBO directly at (806) 747-5101 for current service details.
Are there any runway or taxiway restrictions at KLBB?
Yes. Runway 17L/35R is restricted to general aviation aircraft 12,500 pounds or less. Taxiways B and D, plus taxi lanes E and E1, also have published weight and passenger-seat limits.
What should I watch for on arrival at KLBB?
The published remarks call out numerous birds on and near the airport. The field elevation is 3,282.4 ft MSL, so performance and density altitude should be part of your planning.

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