How busy is Lubbock Preston Smith International right now?

The TSA wait at LBB is about 15-21 minutes. Check live conditions, weather, and FAA delay status above for a full picture of how busy LBB is right now.

What is the FAA airport status for LBB?

The FAA airport status for LBB (Lubbock Preston Smith International) shows current delays, ground stops, and departure/arrival delay programs. LBB has an on-time departure rate of 81%, with an average delay of 80 minutes when delays occur. Check above for live FAA status and real-time conditions.

Is LBB busy right now?

Check the live status above for real-time conditions at Lubbock Preston Smith International (LBB). TSA wait is currently about 15-21 minutes. Overall, 81% of flights depart on time from LBB. The least busy time for security is 4 AM (about 5 min).

Is Lubbock Preston Smith International operating normally today?

Check the live FAA status and delay data above for current operations at LBB. On a typical day, 81% of departures from Lubbock Preston Smith International are on time. When delays occur, they average about 80 minutes. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late.

Are there delays at Lubbock Preston Smith International today?

Check the live delay tracker above for current LBB delays. Historically, 81% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 80 minutes. About 1.6% of flights are cancelled. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late.

What is the average departure delay at Lubbock Preston Smith International?

When departures at LBB (Lubbock Preston Smith International) are delayed, the average delay is about 80 minutes. Overall, 81% of flights depart on time. About 1.6% of flights are cancelled.

What causes the most departure delays at Lubbock Preston Smith International?

The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late. At LBB, 81% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 80 minutes.

Is it safe to book a tight connection at Lubbock Preston Smith International?

LBB is fairly reliable, so a 60-minute domestic connection is usually fine. For international flights, allow at least 90 minutes.

What's the best time to fly from Lubbock Preston Smith International?

Early morning flights (before 8 AM) tend to have the best on-time performance at most airports, including LBB. For shorter security lines, aim for 4 AM (about 5 min). Midweek flights (Tuesday and Wednesday) also tend to see fewer delays than weekend or Monday departures.

Heads up at LBB. Avg delay is 80 min when late.

Give yourself extra time. 81% on-time rate, TSA is about 15-21 minutes.

Updated 10:23 AM UTC

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Q: What are TSA wait times at LBB?

The TSA wait at LBB is about 15-21 minutes. The fastest time through security is 4 AM (about 5 min). The busiest period is 8 AM (25-31 minutes). Wait times are similar throughout the week.

Lubbock Preston Smith International

LBB delays today: Lubbock Preston Smith International has an on-time departure rate of about 81%. The FAA airport status for LBB typically shows an average delay of 80 minutes when departures are delayed. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late. Roughly 1.6% of flights are cancelled. The typical taxi-out time from gate to takeoff is about 16 minutes. The current TSA wait is about 15-21 minutes. The fastest time through security is 4 AM (about 5 min). The busiest period is 8 AM (25-31 minutes).

Source: BTS, FAA. Updated August 2026.