3/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“It’s clean, easy to navigate, and has a relaxed atmosphere that makes traveling much less stressful.”
Ricky Monroe5★ on Google
Airports / California / LGB
Large airport · LGB
Long Beach International Airport.
Long Beach, California · 60 ft elevation. 3 charter operators based here.
4.6/5
Google rating
4,605 ratings
3
Operators based
60
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Long Beach, CaliforniaELEV 60 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.6
Google rating
4,605
Google reviews
ratings on Google
3
Based operators
charter operators on the field
2
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
60
Field elevation
feet above sea level
Field standing
#35 / 152
California airports by Google rating
4.6★ across 4605 Google ratings , ranked against 152 rated CA fields.
3 operators
Charter fleet based on the field
More resident charter operators than 75% of the 651 US fields with a based fleet on the register.
5 nm
To the nearest alternate
Los Alamitos Army Air Field (KSLI), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Long Beach International Airport (KLGB / LGB) is a large commercial airport serving Long Beach, California. The airport sits 60 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
The airport anchors local charter capacity, Foundation Aviation, Island Express Helicopters, and Waltzing Matilda Aviation, LLC are based here. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Los Alamitos Army Air Field (KSLI, 5 nm), Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR, 11 nm), and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX, 15 nm). With 3 runways, the longest 10,000-foot paved runway, LGB can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from LGB depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. In directories and search listings it also appears under Daugherty Field. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Long Beach.
2 FBOs serve KLGB. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Atlantic Aviation Long Beach
Your FBO? Claim it, freeSatisfy your inner urbanite at downtown Long Beach’s vibrant waterfront scene. From eclectic neighborhoods to sandy beaches, you’ll find Long Beach to be the perfect basecamp. Visit museums, tour a 1930s ocean liner, and watch sea lions at Long Beach’s aquarium.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- Mon-Sun: 24 hours
- Unicom 129.375
- Executive lounge
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Shuttle
- Car rental
- Taxi
- +15 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Signature Flight Support Long Beach
Your FBO? Claim it, freeSituated midway between Los Angeles and Orange County, Long Beach offers easy access to the area's business centers and massive consumer markets.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- 24/7
- Unicom 130.6
- Executive lounge
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Vending
- Car rental
- Taxi
- Wheelchair access
- +18 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“It’s clean, easy to navigate, and has a relaxed atmosphere that makes traveling much less stressful.”
Ricky Monroe5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Long Beach International Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KLGB
IATA
LGB
FAA / Local
LGB
Elevation
60 ft
Coordinates
33.8165° N · 118.1499° W
Airspace
D · DeltaClass D, DeltaA control tower runs the immediate airspace. Pilots establish two-way radio contact before entering, typical for busy business-aviation fields.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs CA fields
state range -210–7,135 ft
At 60 ft, LGB sits lower than 80% of the 164 California fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
3 runways
longest 10,000 ft
- 12/3010,000 ft × 200 ftAsphaltLighted
- 08L/26R6,192 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 08R/26L3,918 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 10,000 ft
LGB's 10,000 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.
Based charter operators3
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 5nmKSLILos Alamitos Army Air FieldLos Alamitos
- 11nmHHRJack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal AirportHawthorne
- 15nmLAXLos Angeles International AirportLos Angeles
- 16nmSNAJohn Wayne Orange County International AirportSanta Ana
- 19nmSMOSanta Monica Municipal AirportSanta Monica
- 25nmBURHollywood Burbank AirportBurbank
Location
Open the full mapKLGB · Long Beach International Airport · Long Beach, CA
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from LGB on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 201 nm | 52m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 307 nm | 1h 7m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 312 nm | 1h 8m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 512 nm | 1h 35m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 633 nm | 1h 52m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 643 nm | 1h 54m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 682 nm | 1h 59m |
| Denver (DEN) | 741 nm | 2h 7m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use LGB?
- Long Beach International Airport's longest paved runway is 10,000 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 LGB?
- Long Beach International Airport has 3 runways; the longest measures 10,000 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at LGB?
- Yes. 3 charter operators list Long Beach International Airport as a home base, including Foundation Aviation, Island Express Helicopters, Waltzing Matilda Aviation, LLC. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- Which FBOs are at Long Beach International Airport?
- 2 FBOs serve LGB: Atlantic Aviation Long Beach and Signature Flight Support Long Beach. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to LGB?
- The closest alternate is Los Alamitos Army Air Field (KSLI), about 5 nm away, followed by Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR) at 11 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from LGB to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Las Vegas about 52m (201 nm), San Francisco about 1h 7m (307 nm), Scottsdale about 1h 8m (312 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.