Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport - LBB
Five miles north of the Lubbock county seat in Texas lies Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB), the eighth busiest airport in the state. As a primary commercial service airport, it caters to both commercial and cargo operations.
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Sitting on 3,000 acres of land, Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) features two concrete runways that are 3,505 meters and 2,439 meters long, and an asphalt runway that is 881 meters long. Opening as South Plains Airport in November 1937, the airport had several name changes, the latest being in 2004 when it was renamed after former Texas governor Preston E. Smith. The airport caters to over 455,000 passengers annually with flights by American Airlines, American Eagle, Southwest Airlines, and United Express covering destinations such as Dallas, Fort Worth, Phoenix, Austin, Denver, and Las Vegas. The nearest cities and locations to the airport include Crosbyton, Slaton, Smyer, Littlefield, Brownfield, Plainview, and Levelland, among others.
What to Do & Area Attractions
The nearest airports to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) are Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (AMA) 125 miles away, Lea County Regional Airport (HOB) 126 miles away, and Midland International Airport (MAF) 140 miles away. Alternate airports include Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) 311 miles away and Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) 327 miles away.
Travelers flying into the airport can enjoy hotels located within a 5-mile radius such as the Courtyard by Marriott Lubbock Downton, La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Lubbock Downtown and the MCM Elegante Hotel & Suites. These hotels offer quality services and cozy accommodations.
On this page it is easy to search for Lubbock, TX airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels,
resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Lubbock, TX, United States (LBB-Preston Smith Intl.) airport
area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the LBB airport.
Most of these LBB
hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed
and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Lubbock, TX
motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of.
Some of the main attractions in the area around the LBB airport are Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts, American Museum of Agriculture, and Llano Estacado Winery.
Map of Lubbock, TX Hotels
View all Lubbock, TX, United States (LBB-Preston Smith Intl.) hotels, motels, lodging and attractions on Lubbock, TX, United States (LBB-Preston Smith Intl.) location map.
Weather Forecast for Lubbock, TX, United States (LBB-Preston Smith Intl.)
If you planning to travel to Lubbock, TX, United States (LBB-Preston Smith Intl.), here is your 6-day travel weather forecast to make sure you have all the essentials needed during your stay.
Start your day when the sunrises at 11:39 AM.
The temperature feels like 77.65 with a humidity level of 62 so dress accordingly.
Cloud coverage is 42 percent with visibility at 12.3 percent.
Today’s UV index is 11, don’t forget the sunscreen if you need it!
Today’s winds are traveling east-southeast at a speed of 15 MPH. At the end of the day don’t miss the sunset at 1:51 AM.
Fahrenheit / Celsius
Today
5/28
Thunderstorm with heavy rain
76°F
High: 91°F
Low: 62°F
Precipitation: 85%
Wednesday
5/29
Broken clouds
70°F
High: 80°F
Low: 66°F
Precipitation: 0%
Thursday
5/30
Thunderstorm with rain
74°F
High: 88°F
Low: 63°F
Precipitation: 55%
Friday
5/31
Thunderstorm with rain
72°F
High: 84°F
Low: 62°F
Precipitation: 75%
Saturday
6/1
Thunderstorm with rain
72°F
High: 82°F
Low: 64°F
Precipitation: 70%
Sunday
6/2
Broken clouds
77°F
High: 90°F
Low: 70°F
Precipitation: 40%
FAQs
What are the most common amenities for Lubbock, TX LBB airport hotels?
Airport hotels have useful amenities for frequent travelers like free LBB airport shuttle service, 24 hour in-room dinning,
late check-in and check-out and free breakfast. For business traveler amenities like
free wifi and meeting rooms are helpful. Most common amenities are Vending Machines, Complimentary Breakfast
and Complimentary Breakfast.
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