LBB Today
Rough day, worse than the weekly average. Departures at 50%, arrivals better at 63%. Early morning flights ran 31 points better than midday. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 100%.
What This Means for You
Rough day at LBB. Only 50% on-time. Expect delays across the board. Check your airline app for gate changes. If connecting, prepare for misconnects.
If you can choose your departure time: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 100%. Midday (12pm - 3pm) drops to 69%. That is a 31-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (AMA) is 108 miles away and running 75% today. If your route is available from both airports, AMA is the better bet right now.
LBB Flight Board
Live departures and arrivals at Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport.
| Status | Airline | Flight | Destination | Sched | Updated | Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pick Your Window
Early Morning vs Midday is a 31-point swing at LBB. The early morning block runs at 100%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
Morning held up fine at 92%. Hit 0% around 11pm, peaked at 100% around 6am. Currently at 50%, well below the morning numbers. A 100-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Tracking about the same as last week. Departures at 81%, last week 80%. Arrivals roughly the same. Thu was the worst day, Sun the best.
The Bigger Picture
LBB has been bouncing between 51% and 94%. Best day was Sep 13 at 94%. Worst was Jul 13 at 51%. The norm is 77-83%, which is just how LBB runs. Today's 50% is well below the norm.
About LBB Delays
Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) is currently experiencing significant delays with 50% on-time departures and 63% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport has averaged 81% on-time departures this week, making it moderately reliable. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport is one of 179 FAA-monitored airports with real-time delay tracking. Data includes departure and arrival on-time percentages, updated every 15 minutes, with historical trends available for the past 90 days.
Nearby alternatives include AMA (Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport) and MAF (Midland International Air and Space Port). When LBB is experiencing delays, these airports may offer better on-time performance.
Early morning departures from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport typically have the highest on-time rates. Delays tend to accumulate throughout the day as cascading effects from earlier disruptions compound. Check the 24-hour trend chart above for today's pattern.