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KLBB

Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport · Lubbock

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
3,282 ft / 1,000 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 120.50 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (KLBB), located in Lubbock, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 3 active runways with a maximum elevation of 3,282 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport
ICAO / IATA
KLBB / LBB
Municipality
Lubbock
Country
Region
US-TX — Texas
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
3,282 ft
Official Website
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 17R / 35L
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 11,500 ft / 3,505 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 179.7° / 359.7°
RWY 17R (179.7°)
111.70 MHz
IDENT: LBB | CRS: 174°
RWY 35L (359.7°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 08 / 26
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 8,001 ft / 2,439 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 89.7° / 269.7°
RWY 08 (89.7°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 26 (269.7°)
111.90 MHz
IDENT: LDT | CRS: 264°
Runway 17L / 35R
UNLIT
Runway Length: 2,891 ft / 881 m
Runway Width: 75 ft / 23 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 179.6° / 359.6°
RWY 17L (179.6°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 35R (359.6°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

APP APP
119.20 MHz
ATIS ATIS
125.30 MHz
CLD CLNC DEL
125.80 MHz
DEP DEP
119.20 MHz
GND GND
121.90 MHz
RDO FORT WORTH RDO
122.55 MHz
TWR TWR
120.50 MHz
UNIC UNICOM
122.95 MHz

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Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: FAA NASR · Cycle: Jan 2026