Venue & Travel
14th Americas Conference on Wind Engineering
May 17-19, 2022 – Lubbock, TX
National Wind Institute – Texas Tech University
Conference Location and Host Hotel
The 14th Americas Conference on Wind Engineering will be hosted at the Overton Hotel & Conference Center. A limited number of rooms have been blocked off for conference reservations.
Conference Rate Reservation Deadline: May 2, 2022
Space is limited, so place your reservation early!
Overton Hotel & Conference Center
2322 Mac Davis Lane
Lubbock, TX 79401
| Conference Guest Room Rates: | |
|---|---|
| King Room | $134.00* |
| Two-Queen Room | $134.00* |
Reservations
Reservations are now being accepted for the conference.
Online
Make a Reservation
By Phone
Call 806-776-7000 to make a reservation. Be sure to ask for the Americas Conference on Wind Engineering
to receive the special rate!
Hotels Near the Venue
Airport Information
Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport Website
List of airlines serving Lubbock
Directions to the Overton Hotel and Conference Center:
Proceed south out of the airport for two miles, then turn right onto Lubbock Business Park Boulevard. Proceed one mile and then turn left onto Interstate 27 Frontage Road. Travel one mile and keep left onto North Avenue Q. Turn right onto Marsh Sharp Freeway Frontage Road (4th Street) for 1.7 miles. At University Avenue travel south to Mac Davis Lane and turn left. The hotel's front entrance is on the corner of Avenue X and Mac Davis Lane. The hotel's parking lot is on the north side of the hotel.
Transportation and Parking
Complimentary Shuttle
For those individuals staying at the Overton Hotel and Conference Center, a complimentary shuttle is available. Transportation will only be provided to and from the host hotel to conference-sponsored events.
Call the Overton Hotel directly to make a reservation for shuttle service: (806) 776-7000
Parking
Self-parking is free for both guests and non-guests of the Overton Hotel and Conference Center.
Please note that you will be responsible for your own transportation to and from the
conference if you are not staying at the Overton Hotel and Conference Center (host
hotel).
Additional Transportation Information
Uber and taxi services are available in Lubbock. More information about Lubbock's transportation services can be found on the Visit Lubbock website.
Alternative Regional Airports
For those travelers seeking an alternative regional airport option beyond Lubbock, please consider the following:
Rick Hubbard (Amarillo) International Airport is located two hours north of Lubbock - approximately 129 miles. Airlines that serve Amarillo include Allegiant, American, Southwest, and United. Car rentals are available from Avis, National, and Enterprise.
Midland International Air & Space Port is located two hours south of Lubbock - approximately 131 miles. Airlines that serve Midland include American, Southwest, and United. Car rentals are available from Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, and National.
Lea County Regional Airport is located two hours southwest of Lubbock in Hobbs, NM - approximately 114 miles. United serves this airport. Car rentals are available from Enterprise. Please note the time zone for this airport is Mountain Daylight Savings Time while Lubbock is located within the Central Daylight Savings Time.
Visa Information
Some international participants will require a visa prior to arriving in this country. Please check the website of the US. State Department for detailed information.
If your entry to the U.S. requires a visa, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. If you need a formal letter of invitation from the meeting organizers as part of the visa application, please contact us at nwi.acwe@ttu.edu.
What to See and Do in Lubbock
- Lubbock 101
- Lubbock Tornado Memorial
- Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences
- Sips in the 806
- Visit Lubbock
- Lubbock History
For any inquiries, please contact the conference organizers.
Phone: (806) 834-1389
Email: nwi.acwe@ttu.edu