KLBB · Lubbock, Texas
Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport
KLBBMarch 25, 2026 · KLBB-1125
Operational Summary
- U.S. Customs Service
- Yes
- User Fee
- Unknown
- Office Hours
- Mon-Fri08:30-17:00Excluding Federal holidays
Central Time
- Service Hours
- Mon-Fri08:30-17:00Excluding Federal holidays
Central Time
- Parking
- Lubbock Aero East Flight Support
- Permission to Land
- Required
- After Hours
- By Request
Parking and Inspection
Where to Park
Lubbock Aero East Flight Support
Primary clearing location for GA arrivals.
All flights must clear at this FBO unless otherwise instructed by CBP.
Inspection Process
- All flights must clear at Lubbock Aero East Flight Support (FBO), unless otherwise instructed by CBP.
- All crew and passengers will be processed planeside.
- Be prepared to present passports, visas, pilot's license, medical certificate, aircraft registration, valid user fee decal (if applicable), and valid overfight exemption (if applicable).
- Regulated Garbage will be handled by the FBO.
Procedures
Permission to Land
Secure permission to land at least one business day before ETA and proceed to Lubbock Aero East Flight Support.
Appointment
Unknown- Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (KLBB/LBB) is staffed Monday - Friday from 0830-1700 (CST), excluding Federal holidays.
- For normal weekday after hour flights, landing and departure requests must be received no later than 12:30 PM CST.
- For weekends/holiday flights, all landing and departure requests must be made no later than 12:30 PM CST the Friday prior to the weekend or Thursday of that Friday is a Federal Holiday.
- Advise LBB/CBP in advance if transporting live animals, weapons, hunting trophies, and/or commercial imports. NOTE: For further detailed information regarding national GA processing standards and procedures, please refer to the CBP Private Aircraft Arrival Information Document or contact GAsupport@cbp.dhs.gov November 7, 2025 Publication Number KLBB-1125 Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport
Departure
Commercial operators must obtain CBP outbound clearance before departing the U.S.
Operator Highlights
- Permission to land required with +/-15 min tolerance
- Clear at Lubbock Aero East Flight Support (FBO)
- After-hours service by prior request
- Planeside processing
- Regulated garbage handled by FBO
Contacts and Location
Customs Location Map
2203 E. Jamestown StreetLubbock, TX 79403Related Resources for KLBB
Hours and Availability
Office Hours
- Mon-Fri08:30-17:00Excluding Federal holidays
Central Time
Source Wording
Mon-Fri 08:30-17:00 (excluding Federal holidays)
Service Hours
- Mon-Fri08:30-17:00Excluding Federal holidays
Central Time
Source Wording
Mon-Fri 08:30-17:00 (excluding Federal holidays)
Availability
By Request
After-hours requests must be submitted by 12:30 per weekday/weekend deadlines.
- Excluding Federal holidays
Remarks
- Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (KLBB/LBB) is staffed Monday - Friday from 0830-1700 (CST), excluding Federal holidays.
- For normal weekday after hour flights, landing and departure requests must be received no later than 12:30 PM CST.
- For weekends/holiday flights, all landing and departure requests must be made no later than 12:30 PM CST the Friday prior to the weekend or Thursday of that Friday is a Federal Holiday.
- Advise LBB/CBP in advance if transporting live animals, weapons, hunting trophies, and/or commercial imports. NOTE: For further detailed information regarding national GA processing standards and procedures, please refer to the CBP Private Aircraft Arrival Information Document or contact GAsupport@cbp.dhs.gov November 7, 2025 Publication Number KLBB-1125 Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport
Detected Topics
- Holiday Restrictions
- FBO Coordination
- Usda Waste
- Live Animals
- Weapons
- Hunting Trophies
- Landing Rights
- Outbound Clearance
- Passenger Processing
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Original Content
General Aviation Airport Fact Sheet Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (KLBB) 2203 E. Jamestown Street, Lubbock, TX 79403 Regular Office Hours Monday-Friday, 0830-1700 Central Time (CT) Excluding Federal Holidays Contact Information (806) 762-5739 CBP KLBB Office (800) 973-2867 SECTOR Communications Toll Free (407) 975-1740 SECTOR Communications Commercia KLBB_GAP@cbp.dhs.govlHours of Service for Entrance and Clearance Inspection services for the entrance/ arrival of aircraft at Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport are available Monday-Friday, 0830-1700 (excluding Federal holidays) in accordance with the port's permission to land procedures. Commercial aircraft operators departing the U.S. must obtain an outbound clearance by contacting CBP directly. Permission to Land Procedures Pilots must secure permission to land by contacting CBP prior to departure from the foreign airport and at least one business day in advance of the anticipated arrival time at KLBB. Permission to land is granted with a tolerance of (+/-) 15 minutes. If your ETA deviates outside these parameters, previously granted permission(s) are invalid and you must contact CBP to re-secure permission to land. Inspection Process • All flights must clear at Lubbock Aero East Flight Support (FBO), unless otherwise instructed by CBP. • All crew and passengers will be processed planeside. • Be prepared to present passports, visas, pilot's license, medical certificate, aircraft registration, valid user fee decal (if applicable), and valid overfight exemption (if applicable). • Regulated Garbage will be handled by the FBO. Special Procedures/Miscellaneous • Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (KLBB/LBB) is staffed Monday - Friday from 0830-1700 (CST), excluding Federal holidays. • For normal weekday after hour flights, landing and departure requests must be received no later than 12:30 PM CST. • For weekends/holiday flights, all landing and departure requests must be made no later than 12:30 PM CST the Friday prior to the weekend or Thursday of that Friday is a Federal Holiday. • Advise LBB/CBP in advance if transporting live animals, weapons, hunting trophies, and/or commercial imports. NOTE: For further detailed information regarding national GA processing standards and procedures, please refer to the CBP Private Aircraft Arrival Information Document or contact GAsupport@cbp.dhs.gov November 7, 2025 Publication Number KLBB-1125 Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport
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