Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (KLBB)
Lubbock, United States · North America
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
KLBB
IATA
LBB
City
Lubbock
Country
United States
Region
North America
Elevation
3,282 ft
Runways
3 runways
Coordinates
33.6636, -101.8228
Overview
West Texas high plains airport. Excellent VFR weather and Texas Tech University nearby.
Current Weather at KLBB
Pilots flying into or out of Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.
Live conditions
Current METAR
METAR KLBB 030853Z COR 30011KT 6SM TSRA FEW050CB OVC100 17/16 A3019 RMK AO2 RAB05 TSB34 SLP175 FRQ LTGICCG OHD-ALQDS TS OHD-ALQDS MOV NW P0003 60013 T01720161 53009 $Wind 300° at 11 kt — likely active runway near heading 30
Current TAF
TAF KLBB 030900Z 0309/0406 30015KT 6SM -TSRA SCT040CB OVC090 FM031100 VRB05KT P6SM FEW040 BKN090 PROB30 0316/0321 4SM -TSRA OVC035CBDecode METAR for KLBB
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for KLBB. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
- TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
- NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for KLBB. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Lubbock. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport.
Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.
Pilot Resources at Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like KLBB include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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