History: Lubbock International Airport began as the Lubbock Municipal Airfield in 1929. The airport's first manager was aviation pioneer Clent Breedlove, who had been an army aviator and test pilot. Aviation grew steadily at the airport until World War II when it took a giant leap forward.

Directions:
LIA is located along Interstate 27 (I-27), about 7 miles north of Lubbock's central business district.

From I-27, take the Regis Street exit (Exit 8) and go east on Regis Street.
Proceed to four-way stop at Martin Luther King Blvd.
Turn left (north) onto Martin Luther King Blvd and proceed to the terminal building.

Airlines: American Eagle, Delta Connection, Continental, Southwest.

Ground Transportation:
Taxi/Cab Service is available just outside the entrances to baggage claims 1 and 2. A direct phone to taxi dispatch is located at each end of the terminal on the sidewalk and loading area near door 1 and door 4.

Rental Car agencies are located in the pedestrian walk-way between ticket lobbies A and B near the airport police office in the center of the terminal.

Advantage     806-744-8566
Avis     806-763-5433
Budget     806-763-6471
Hertz     806-762-0222
National     806-762-2161

Parking: Lubbock International Airport parking provides the safest, closest and most convenient place to park your car at the airport. Express pay stations, located in the baggage claim areas, can automatically calculate and display your fee, accept payment, issue change and provide a receipt. This means no more waiting in long lines to exit the parking lot.