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Drone Rules for Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport
Lubbock, Texas (TX)
• United States
5401 N Martin L King Blvd, Lubbock, TX 79403, USA
Lat: 33.6566 • Lng: -101.822
Air
Permission required
Last updated: May 27, 2026
Summary
This is a major towered airport. LAANC is available, and is required to fly here. Flight in 0 foot grids requires a manual waiver.
Major Towered Airport - FAA Controlled Airspace, LAANC or Manual Approval Required To Fly Here
Class C during active hours (24 hours a day)
- LAANC Available and is required, automatic approval on AirControl
- 0 foot ceilings require manual waivers through FAADroneZone, which could take up to 30-90 days
- Authorization required within a 5 mile radius
Check rules before flying and be vigilant to manned aircraft, likely very frequent due to size