KLBB · Lubbock, Texas

Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport

KLBB

July 17, 2026 · KLBB-0726

Operational Summary

U.S. Customs Service
Yes
User Fee
Unknown
Office Hours
  • Mon-Fri08:30-17:00

Central Time

Service Hours
  • Mon-Fri08:30-17:00

Central Time

Parking
FBO
Permission to Land
Required

Parking and Inspection

Where to Park

FBO

No structured parking facility has been extracted yet.

All flights must clear at Lubbock Aero East Flight Support (FBO), unless otherwise Regulated Garbage will be handled by the FBO.

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

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.

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 July 17, 2026 Publication Number KLBB-0726 Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport

Departure

  • 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.
  • 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 July 17, 2026 Publication Number KLBB-0726 Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport 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.

Operator Highlights

Contacts and Location

Customs Location Map

2203 E. Jamestown StreetLubbock, TX 79403

Hours and Availability

Office Hours

  • Mon-Fri08:30-17:00

Central Time

Source Wording

Monday-Friday, 0830-1700 Central Time (CT) Excluding Federal Holidays

Service Hours

  • Mon-Fri08:30-17:00

Central Time

Source Wording

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.

Availability

CST the Friday prior to the weekend or Thursday of that 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 July 17, 2026 Publication Number KLBB-0726 Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport

Detected Topics

  • Holiday Restrictions
  • FBO Coordination
  • Usda Waste
  • Live Animals
  • Weapons
  • Hunting Trophies

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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.govHours 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 
July 17, 2026 Publication Number KLBB-0726
Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport

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