Airports / Texas / REE
Reese Airpark.
Lubbock, Texas · 3,338 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.4/5
Google rating
83 ratings
0
Operators based
3,338
Elevation ft
Google rating
Google reviews
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
12 nm
To the nearest alternate
Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB).
Overview
Reese Airpark (REE) sits in Lubbock, Texas, where it functions as a general aviation field. The airport sits 3,338 feet above sea level. With no scheduled airline service, it caters to private, charter, and general aviation traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into REE for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB, 12 nm), Clovis Municipal Airport (CVN, 72 nm), and Cannon Air Force Base (CVS, 80 nm). With 3 runways, the longest 10,500-foot paved runway, REE can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from REE depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Lubbock.
Run an FBO at 8XS8? Become the preferred FBO
Field capability
ICAO
8XS8
IATA
REE
FAA / Local
8XS8
Elevation
3,338 ft
Coordinates
33.5903° N · 102.0370° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Small
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs TX fields
state range 6–4,849 ft
At 3,338 ft, REE sits higher than 92% of the 159 Texas fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
3 runways
longest 10,500 ft
- 17R/35L10,500 ft × 150 ftAsphaltUnlit
- 08/266,500 ft × 150 ftAsphaltUnlit
- 17L/35R6,500 ft × 150 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 10,500 ft
REE's 10,500 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 12nmLBBLubbock Preston Smith International AirportLubbock
- 72nmCVNClovis Municipal AirportClovis
- 80nmCVSCannon Air Force BaseClovis
- 80nmHOBLea County Regional AirportHobbs
- 99nmAMARick Husband Amarillo International AirportAmarillo
- 99nmMAFMidland International Air and Space PortMidland
Location
Open the full map8XS8 · Reese Airpark · Lubbock, TX
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from REE on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas (DAL) | 264 nm | 1h 1m |
| Austin (AUS) | 302 nm | 1h 6m |
| Denver (DEN) | 397 nm | 1h 19m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 411 nm | 1h 21m |
| Houston (HOU) | 419 nm | 1h 22m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 433 nm | 1h 24m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 494 nm | 1h 33m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 642 nm | 1h 54m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use REE?
- Reese Airpark's longest paved runway is 10,500 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at REE?
- Reese Airpark has 3 runways; the longest measures 10,500 ft on a paved surface.
- What is the nearest major airport to REE?
- The closest alternate is Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB), about 12 nm away, followed by Clovis Municipal Airport (CVN) at 72 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from REE to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Dallas about 1h 1m (264 nm), Austin about 1h 6m (302 nm), Denver about 1h 19m (397 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.