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Lubbock Preston Smith (LBB) Airport

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Lubbock Preston Smith LBB Airport Overview

Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport LBB is a small airport and serves the Texas town of Lubbock - Buddy Holly's hometown.

The Airport is located seven miles north of Lubbock, with access to Interstate Hwy 27 (if you come from I-27, take the Regis Street exit 8, proceed east on Regis Street to the four-way stop a MLK Blvd, turn left/north onto MLK Blvd.

With an estimated 494,200 passengers in 2012, Lubbock Preston Smith Airport is presently served by American Eagle, Southwest & United, offering direct and connecting flights to U.S cities and beyond. For a smooth departure, arrive 90 minutes before your scheduled flight.

Lubbock airport has a two-level passenger terminal:
The main level of the passenger terminal has ticket counters for all airlines, with Baggage Claims 1 for American Eagle & United Airlines, and Baggage Claim  2 for Southwest on opposite ends.  Between Starbucks & a restaurant is the security checkpoint leading to gates 1 to 9.
The upper level of the passenger terminal houses the Blue Room, Ambassador Room, Ports-to-Plains, and Airport Police, Operations & Administraton offices.

Parking options at Lubbock Preston Smith Airport include three parking facilities for short-term, long-term & covered parking. Both short- & long-term parking offer the first 30 mins free; covered parking offers a free shuttle service. For more parking information call Republic at 896-775-3802.

To get from Lubbock Preston Smith Airport to your destination, you can rent a car, take a taxi (Royal Coach 795-3888; Yellow Cab 765-7777), or use the Cloving connection shuttle (900-762-8343).


  • Address:
    5401 N. MLK Blvd.
    Lubbock, TX 79403
    United States
  • Website for Lubbock Preston Smith: http://www.flylia.com
  • Phone: (806) 775 2044

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Lubbock Preston Smith LBB Airport Update History

  • Updated LBB Airports page - Mar 29, 2013
  • Updated LBB Food & Stores page - Mar 29, 2013
  • Updated LBB Parking On site page - Mar 17, 2013
  • Updated LBB Direct Flights page - Feb 23, 2013
  • Updated LBB Airport Intro page - Feb 2, 2013