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KLBB · Lubbock, Texas

Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport

KLBB

March 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

FBO

Lubbock Aero East Flight Support

Parking · FBO

CBP KLBB Office

Office · CBP Facility

2203 E. Jamestown StreetLubbock, TX 79403

All flights must clear at Lubbock Aero East Flight Support (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; tolerance ±15 minutes.

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 departures require CBP outbound clearance.

Operator Highlights

  • Permission to land required ≥1 business day prior.
  • Clear at Lubbock Aero East Flight Support (FBO).
  • After-hours requests due by 12:30 CST (see weekend/holiday rules).
  • Planeside processing.
  • Commercial departures need outbound clearance.

Contacts and Location

Customs Location Map

Facility: Lubbock Aero East Flight Support

2203 E. Jamestown StreetLubbock, TX 79403

Related 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 service available by request with advance deadlines.

  • Weekday after-hours requests due by 12:30 CST.
  • Weekend/holiday requests due by 12:30 CST Friday (or Thursday if Friday is a Federal holiday).

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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CBP Fact Sheet (PDF)
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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