Long Beach · Los Angeles County
Long Beach Airport (LGB)
A historic, low-stress airport with a beloved Streamline Moderne terminal — an easy gateway to Long Beach and the South Bay.
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Airport Overview
Long Beach Airport (LGB) is a smaller, easygoing airport known for its restored 1941 Streamline Moderne terminal and open-air boarding experience. It sits about 5 miles from Downtown Long Beach and offers a relaxed alternative to LAX for the South Bay and northern Orange County.
LGB operates under a noise ordinance that limits the number of daily flights, which keeps the airport calm and uncrowded. Travelers consistently rate it among the most pleasant airports in the region.
If your destination is Long Beach, the Queen Mary, or the beach communities nearby, LGB can save you the hassle of LAX while keeping you close to where you’re going.
Serves: Long Beach, Lakewood, Seal Beach, Los Alamitos, Northern Orange County, South Bay
Terminals
Historic Terminal & Concourse
Open-air concourse with a famous mid-century terminal building.
- Southwest Airlines
- Hawaiian Airlines
- Delta Air Lines
- Alaska Airlines
Airlines by Terminal
| Airline | Terminal |
|---|---|
| Alaska Airlines | Main Concourse |
| Delta Air Lines | Main Concourse |
| Hawaiian Airlines | Main Concourse |
| Southwest Airlines | Main Concourse |
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Long Beach Airport (LGB)
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Rideshare, Pickup & Drop-off
LGB’s compact layout makes pickups fast. Rideshare pickup is on the outer curb in front of the terminal, and pre-arranged cars use the same curbside area a short walk from the concourse.
Pickup zones
- Outer curb in front of the terminal for rideshare pickup
- Pre-booked car services meet passengers curbside on arrival
Drop-off
Departure drop-off is right at the terminal — quick and convenient.
- •LGB’s open-air design means short, pleasant walks between curb and gate.
- •Shuttles, vans, and limousines must be permitted by the airport to operate here — book with an approved ground transportation provider.
- •A pre-arranged RideYeah pickup gets you straight from the curb to your destination.
How Early Should You Arrive?
Domestic flights
Arrive 1.5 hrs early
~90 minutes before departure
International flights
Arrive 2 hrs early
~120 minutes before departure
Thanks to limited daily flights and short lines, 90 minutes is usually comfortable at LGB.
Tips for Travelers
- LGB’s daily flight cap keeps it calm — a welcome contrast to LAX.
- The historic terminal and outdoor concourse are worth arriving a few minutes early to enjoy.
- Great choice for trips to Long Beach, the Queen Mary, and nearby beach towns.
- Flight options are more limited than at larger airports, so book early for the best schedule.
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