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Southern California's boutique airport serving Long Beach and beyond.
Opened
1923
Location
Long Beach, United States
Long Beach Airport (LGB) is a public airport located in Long Beach, California, serving the greater Los Angeles metropolitan area. It is situated approximately 20 miles south of downtown Los Angeles and offers a less congested alternative to nearby Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
The airport is known for its historic Art Deco terminal building, which dates to 1941 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. LGB primarily serves domestic routes and operates with a relaxed, smaller-airport atmosphere that travelers frequently cite as a key advantage.
Due to its proximity to residential neighborhoods, Long Beach Airport operates under strict noise ordinances that limit the number of daily jet departures and restrict overnight flights, which in turn shapes the range of airlines and routes available.
Terminals
The airport features a single historic terminal building with a modern concourse extension handling commercial passenger operations.
Getting to & from
Ground transportation options include taxis, rideshare services, rental cars, and connections to the Long Beach Transit bus network, with the Metro A Line light rail accessible nearby.
Airlines here
Major carriers serving LGB include Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines, with Southwest historically operating the most robust service.
Notable facts
- ›The 1941 Art Deco terminal is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
- ›Strict noise ordinances limit the number of daily jet departures to protect surrounding neighborhoods.
- ›The airport was originally opened in 1923, making it one of the older operating airports in California.
- ›LGB served as a base for JetBlue Airways for several years before the airline significantly reduced its presence.
- ›The airport sits at an elevation of approximately 60 feet above sea level.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
