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.
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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.