Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport

KLBB / LBB

Lubbock, US

Last Updated
Sep 16, 04:53 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
04:53Z
🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
22°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 18°C
6kt
150°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
30.14
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KLBB 160453Z 15006KT 10SM FEW110 FEW250 22/18 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP158 T02220178

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 3,282ft
FEW 11,000ft AGL
FEW 25,000ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
11,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
14,282ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
25,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
28,282ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
30.14 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
26.91 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (3,282 ft)
Pressure Alt
3,062 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: 4,690 ft
ISA Deviation: +13.6°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KLBB 152320Z 1600/1624 18009KT P6SM FEW060
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
05:08Z BASE
+0h
VFR 180° 9kt
Visibility: >6SM

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Airport Runway Layout

N
LBB
08
26
17L ✈️
35R
17R ✈️
35L

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
08/26 8,001 ft 150 ft CON 89°
↑ 2.9kt ↔ 5.2kt
61° angle
✈️ 17L/35R
Active: 17L
2,891 ft 75 ft ASP 179°
↑ 5.6kt ↔ 2.1kt
20° angle
✈️ 17R/35L
Active: 17R
11,500 ft 150 ft CON 179°
↑ 5.6kt ↔ 2.1kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KLBB
IATA Code: LBB
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 3,282 ft MSL

Location

City: Lubbock
Country: US
Latitude: 33.663601°
Longitude: -101.822998°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT7

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 8,001 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 17L/35R
Length: 2,891 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 17R/35L
Length: 11,500 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

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Airport operational data

• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
• Fuel services available

About Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport

Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (KLBB/LBB) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Lubbock, US. The facility operates at an elevation of 3,282 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 3 runways (08/26, 17L/35R, 17R/35L) with CON and ASP surfaces . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.