Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (KLBB) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport in Lubbock, TX, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (KLBB) is a regional airport serving Lubbock, TX at 3,282 ft. KLBB reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 6 runways (08, 17L, 17R, 26) — longest 11,500 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KLBB in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message when a new METAR changes the picture — flight category, wind, or ceiling past your selected minimums.
Wind from the southeast (140°) at 8 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 25,000 ft, temperature 33°C (91°F), altimeter 29.91 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KLBB 290153Z 14008KT 10SM FEW250 33/11 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP065 T03280111
What changed at KLBB?
Since the 0053Z (7:53 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0053Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KLBB
KLBB is currently VFR with winds from 140° at 8 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 08, about 6 knots. Density altitude is approximately 6,200 ft (field elevation 3,282 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at KLBB. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17LFAV | 2,891 ft | ASP | 6 kt head | 5 kt left |
| 17R | 11,500 ft | CON | 6 kt head | 5 kt left |
| 08 | 8,003 ft | CON | 5 kt head | 6 kt right |
| 26 | 8,003 ft | CON | 5 kt tail | 6 kt left |
| 35L | 11,500 ft | CON | 6 kt tail | 5 kt right |
| 35R | 2,891 ft | ASP | 6 kt tail | 5 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 7→8 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KLBB weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport in Lubbock, TX: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around KLBB is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © OpenStreetMap © CARTO
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Recent aviation weather trends at KLBB
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KLBB reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 24 kt. Wind most often came from the S.
- 17L/17R
- 78%
- 08
- 14%
- 26
- 5%
- 35L/35R
- 3%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2320Z (6:20 PM CDT)
TAF KLBB 282320Z 2900/2924 15010KT P6SM FEW250
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KLBB
- IATA
- LBB
- FAA LID
- LBB
- City
- Lubbock
- State
- Texas
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 3,282 ft
- Coordinates
- 33.6636, -101.8230
- Runways
- 6
- Longest runway
- 11,500 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 125.3 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 23h 46m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
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25–50 NM
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50–100 NM
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Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KLBB reported VFR conditions during about 89.4% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 316 VFR flying days a year. August had the most VFR weather; February had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 10.2 kt, calm 2.9% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 88.5 | 5.4 | 2.6 | 3.5 |
| Feb | 84.6 | 7.1 | 4.2 | 4.1 |
| Mar | 87.3 | 7.1 | 2.9 | 2.6 |
| Apr | 87.5 | 8.1 | 3.0 | 1.4 |
| May | 87.3 | 7.8 | 2.9 | 2.0 |
| Jun | 94.0 | 4.2 | 1.3 | 0.5 |
| Jul | 96.0 | 2.6 | 1.0 | 0.3 |
| Aug | 96.3 | 2.4 | 1.0 | 0.3 |
| Sep | 89.0 | 6.4 | 3.0 | 1.5 |
| Oct | 88.3 | 6.3 | 3.3 | 2.1 |
| Nov | 87.9 | 6.0 | 3.4 | 2.6 |
| Dec | 85.8 | 6.8 | 3.4 | 4.1 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 9.9 kt |
| Feb | 10.8 kt |
| Mar | 11.6 kt |
| Apr | 12.3 kt |
| May | 11.5 kt |
| Jun | 11.3 kt |
| Jul | 9.0 kt |
| Aug | 8.6 kt |
| Sep | 8.4 kt |
| Oct | 9.5 kt |
| Nov | 9.7 kt |
| Dec | 9.6 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KLBB airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport in Lubbock, TX shows the runway and taxiway layout across 6 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions — review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2608 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KLBB weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KLBB?+
KLBB has 6 runways — 08, 17L, 17R, 26, 35L, 35R; the longest is 11,500 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KLBB report its own weather?+
Yes — Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KLBB have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KLBB broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KLBB does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KLBB from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KLBB airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (KLBB) is shown on this page — it maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (KLBB)
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