# Long Beach International Airport (LGB) > Long Beach, US · 3 mi (4.8 km) northeast of downtown Long Beach Web: https://airport.flights/airport/lgb JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/lgb.json ## Facts - **IATA**: LGB - **ICAO**: KLGB - **Timezone**: America/Los_Angeles - **Runways**: 3 - **Terminals**: 1 - **Passengers**: 3.8M/yr - **Official site**: https://www.longbeach.gov/lgb/ ## Overview ## Welcome Long Beach Airport (LGB) sets itself apart as a small airport with a deeply local identity. Situated just 3 miles northeast of downtown Long Beach, it offers a quintessentially Southern California experience. Eschewing the generic feel of larger airports, LGB presents travelers with its unique single-terminal, open-air design architecture, and its offerings from local vendors make it feel like an extension of the beach town itself. It has earned a reputation as the most convenient and low-stress airport in the Los Angeles metro area, with the airport itself marketing the experience as akin to a resort-style atmosphere. ## At a glance Handling 3.8 million passengers a year with a single 11-gate terminal, LGB provides flights primarily through Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and Southwest Airlines. The airport fosters a local aesthetic, avoiding the chain-heavy landscapes of many airports by featuring concessions tied to Long Beach businesses. This includes options like George’s Greek Cafe and Taco Beach Cantina. While it may not offer extensive flight options or lounges, those who fly through LGB appreciate its efficiency and low-key nature. ## Terminals & layout LGB’s layout is as straightforward as it gets with only one terminal that streamlines the travel process. This 11-gate terminal is simple to navigate, minimizing transit stress and confusion. Unlike more sprawling airports, there’s a singular focus on ease of access—perfect for those wanting a quick and pleasant travel experience. If you're accustomed to larger airports, you might be surprised by the open-air garden and live music, which give the airport an atmosphere more akin to a public park than a transit hub. ## Getting to and from the city The airport sits conveniently close to downtown Long Beach at just 3 miles away. For ground transportation, taxi services charge a base fee of $3.10 with $2.97 per mile, while rideshare options vary in price. Those looking to utilize public transportation can opt for the Metro Rail A Line, priced at $1.75, which connects to the greater LA rail network, or the local Long Beach Transit buses at just $1.25 per ride. ### Traveller essentials Parking is a highlight at Long Beach Airport, contrasted with many airports in the region, as every lot offers the first 20 minutes free. This is ideal for quick drop-offs or pickups. For longer stays, daily parking ranges in price from $20 in Lot B to $29 for valet parking. The ease of parking is frequently cited as a benefit by those familiar with the area. ## Dining & shopping highlights Long Beach Airport boasts several local dining establishments. Boathouse on the Bay stands out, offering steak, seafood, and daily specials from 6 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. For something quicker, Taco Beach Cantina provides a distinctly local flair, while the 4th Street Vine Wine & Beer Bar serves as a mellow spot for a pre-flight drink. For a satisfying breakfast, try Sheldrake Coffee & Sweet Jill’s Bakery, known for strong coffee and pastries that cater to early risers. ## Lounges Travelers at LGB won't find a traditional lounge network available, which underscores the airport's no-frills approach. This lack of lounges aligns with its reputation for simplicity; however, the live music and art exhibits common in the terminal offer enriching ways to pass the time. ## Insider tips - **Time:** Save time by arriving closer to your flight since the single-terminal setup requires less walking and eliminates usual airport sprawl. - **Local:** Enjoy the open-air garden while at the airport for a relaxed atmosphere unlike typical indoor terminal environments. - **Insider:** Boathouse on the Bay is a top sit-down pick around gate 7 if you're looking for more than a quick snack before flying. - **Quiet:** The 4th Street Vine Wine & Beer Bar near gates 3-5 offers a relaxing drink stop without the clamor of busier airport bars. - **Money:** Use the cell phone waiting lot to avoid parking fees if you're picking someone up but need to wait nearby. - **Local:** Live music and art exhibits expand the terminal experience and can make wait times much more enjoyable; look for these events to infuse some local culture into your transit. - **Avoid:** Don't circle the terminal for pickups. Opt for the cell-phone lot to save time and curbside congestion. ## Terminals (3) - **Main Terminal** — 11 gates · Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, American Airlines The Main Terminal is known for its historic architecture and modern amenities. - **Historic Terminal** This original terminal building is an Art Deco structure now used for administration, events, and some landside amenities. - **Main Terminal and Concourse** — 11 gates · Southwest, Delta, Hawaiian, American The airport also features a preserved historic terminal building used for certain landside services and dining. ## Dining (26) - **4th Street Vine Wine & Beer Bar** - **4th Street Vine Wine & Beer Bar** — 1 · Local · Wine & Beer · $$ - **562 Experience (Gift Shop)** — 1 · Local · Gifts · $ - **Beer Garden** — Main Terminal · Bar · Casual · $$ - **Boathouse on the Bay** - **Boathouse on the Bay** — 1 · Local · Fine Dining · $$$ - **Daugherty's Cafe** — Historic Terminal · Cafe · Grab-and-go · $ - **Frostbites** — Main Terminal · Dessert · Grab-and-go · $ - **George's Greek Cafe** - **George's Greek Cafe** — 1 · Local · Greek · $ - **Grab & Go Kiosks** — Terminal Concourse · Grab-and-go · Snacks · $ - **Legends of Aviation Restaurant & Bar** — Historic Terminal · American · Full-service · $$ - **Long Beach Burger Bar** - **Long Beach Burger Bar** — 1 · Local · American · $ - **Polly's Coffee** — Main Terminal · Coffee · Grab-and-go · $ - **Sheldrake Coffee Roasting & Sweet Jill's Bakery** - **Sheldrake Coffee Roasting & Sweet Jill's Bakery** — 1 · Local · Coffee & Bakery · $ - **Sheldrake Coffee Roasting & Sweet Jill's Bakery (North Concourse)** — Main Terminal · Coffee shop / bakery · $ - **Sheldrake Coffee Roasting & Sweet Jill's Bakery (South Concourse)** — Main Terminal · Coffee shop / bakery · $ - **Sheldrake Coffee & Sweet Jill's Bakery** — North Concourse · Coffee · Bakery · Grab-and-go · $ - **Starbucks** — Main Terminal · Coffee · Grab-and-go · $ - **Sunrise Diner** — Main Terminal · American · Casual · $$ - **Taco Beach Cantina** - **Taco Beach Cantina** — 1 · Local · Mexican · $ - **The Tide Pool Bar** — Main Terminal · Bar · Casual · $$ - **Travel@Ease Gifts and News** — 1 · Local · Gifts · $ ## Shops (17) - **4th Street Vine Wine & Beer Bar** — 1 · Wine & Beer - **562 Experience** — 1 - **562 Experience (Gift Shop)** — 1 · Souvenirs - **562 Experience Long Beach Business Journal** — Main Terminal · Specialty / local merchandise - **Baggage Claim Gift Shop** — Main Terminal · Gifts - **Boathouse on the Bay** — 1 · Dining - **CNBC Gifts and News** — Main Terminal · Newsstand / convenience / gifts - **CNN Newsstand** — Main Terminal · Newsstand - **George's Greek Cafe** — 1 · Dining - **Long Beach Burger Bar** — 1 · Dining - **Long Beach News & Gifts** — Main Terminal · Newsstand - **Paradies Gift Shop & Newsstand** — Main Terminal · Gift shop · Newsstand - **Sheldrake Coffee Roasting & Sweet Jill's Bakery** — 1 · Coffee & Bakery - **Taco Beach Cantina** — 1 · Dining - **The Studio** — Main Terminal · Specialty retail - **Travel@Ease Gifts and News** — 1 - **Travel@Ease Gifts and News** — 1 · Travel Essentials ## Parking (8) - **Cell Phone Waiting Lot** — Surface lot - **Lot A** — Short-term parking · $25/day, 1/hr - **Lot B** — Parking lot · $20/day, /hourly/ unspecified/hr - **Lot C** — Parking lot · /daily/ unspecified/day, /hourly/ unspecified/hr - **Lot D** — Economy parking · /daily/ unspecified/day, 1/hr - **Parking Structure A** — Garage · $24/day, $4/hr · Adjacent to terminal - **Parking Structure B** — Garage · $20/day, $3/hr · Short walk from terminal - **Valet Parking** — Valet · $29/day, /hourly/ unspecified/hr ## Ground transport (15) - **Hotel and Parking Shuttles** — Shuttle · 10-30 min to area hotels · Often free for guests · Varies by hotel, often every 20-30 min Many nearby hotels provide complimentary shuttles; look for prearranged pickup areas outside arrivals. - **Hotel courtesy shuttles** — Shuttle · Typically 10-20 min to nearby hotels · Often free for hotel guests Many nearby hotels operate pre-arranged shuttles that pick up outside the terminal. - **Long Beach Transit Bus** — Bus · Varies by route · $1.25 · Frequent service Bus fare is $1.25 for all routes. - **Long Beach Transit Route 102** — Bus · 25-35 min to downtown Long Beach · $1.25-2 · Every 30-60 min Buses stop on Airport Way near the terminal and connect to downtown transit hubs. - **Long Beach Transit Route 104** — Bus · 25-40 min to downtown Long Beach · $1.25-2 · Every 30-60 min Route 104 serves the airport area and connects with Metro A Line stations. - **Long Beach Transit Route 111** — Bus · About 30-40 min to downtown Long Beach City bus service connects the airport area along Lakewood Boulevard to central Long Beach and transit hubs. - **Lyft** — Rideshare · 15-25 min to downtown Long Beach · $18-30 · On demand Riders meet drivers in marked rideshare pickup zones in front of the terminal. - **Metro Rail A Line** — Train · Varies · $1.75 · Every 10-15 minutes Closest station is Wardlow Station. - **Rental car shuttles** — Shuttle · 5-10 min to rental car facilities if off-site · Included with rental Major rental car companies provide shuttle or on-airport access depending on facility location. - **Rideshare Services** — Rideshare · Varies · Varies by service · .null Available on the outer curb in front of the terminal. - **Rideshare services (Uber, Lyft)** — Rideshare · Around 15-20 min to downtown Long Beach · On demand Designated pickup zones for app-based rideshare are located in the ground transportation area. - **Taxi services** — Taxi · Around 15-20 min to downtown Long Beach · On demand Metered taxis queue outside the terminal for arriving passengers. - **Long Beach Taxis** — Taxi · Varies · Base Fee: $3.10; Cost per mile: $2.97; Flat rates available · .null Taxis available at the taxi stand outside the terminal. - **Uber** — Rideshare · 15-25 min to downtown Long Beach · $18-30 · On demand Pickups occur in designated app-based ride areas signed outside the terminal. - **Yellow Cab of Long Beach** — Taxi · 15-25 min to downtown Long Beach · $25-35 · On demand at curb Taxis line up outside the terminal; flat-rate or metered fares apply depending on destination. ## Insider tips - _Time_: Save time by arriving closer to your flight since the single-terminal setup requires less walking and eliminates usual airport sprawl. - _Local_: Enjoy the open-air garden while at the airport for a relaxed atmosphere unlike typical indoor terminal environments. - _Insider_: Boathouse on the Bay is a top sit-down pick around gate 7 if you're looking for more than a quick snack before flying. - _Quiet_: The 4th Street Vine Wine & Beer Bar near gates 3-5 offers a relaxing drink stop without the clamor of busier airport bars. - _Money_: Use the cell phone waiting lot to avoid parking fees if you're picking someone up but need to wait nearby. - _Local_: Live music and art exhibits expand the terminal experience and can make wait times much more enjoyable; look for these events to infuse some local culture into your transit. - _Avoid_: Don't circle the terminal for pickups. Opt for the cell-phone lot to save time and curbside congestion.