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Long Beach Airport
Smooth travels, from curb to gate.
Long Beach Airport (LGB)—america's coolest airport™— is an award-winning travel hub featuring modern facilities, convenient parking, local restaurants and vendors, and a stylish historic terminal. Ranked second in the nation by The Washington Post, LGB is a favorite among travelers for its easygoing atmosphere.
LGB is a smart choice for leisure and business travel. While it is the oldest airport in California, having celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2023, LGB has undergone major improvements in recent years to expand and modernize its facilities. It offers a cool, connected, resort-style travel experience that can be found only in Long Beach.
Airlines Serving Long Beach Airport
Long Beach Airport currently offers nonstop service to 21 destinations and one-stop connections to more than 400 cities worldwide, provided by:
Facilities
The Long Beach Airport is known for providing a high-quality customer experience, thanks to its convenience and resort-style design. The passenger concourse features an open air garden with a view of the airfield, shopping and dining concessions operated by local Long Beach vendors, device charging stations, and accessible facilities for travelers with service animals or small children.
Renovations
Long Beach Airport has garnered extensive praise for the careful restoration and preservation of its history, as well as awards for sustainability and modern updates to the design and architecture of its facilities. LGB recently completed a $125 million improvement program. Recent updates include the careful preservation and modernization of the historic terminal as well as terminal roadway improvements, the addition of a new Ticketing Lobby, Checked Baggage Inspection System, and consolidated Baggage Claim to make the travel experience that much smoother from curb to gate.
Shopping and Dining
Travelers can enjoy wine tasting, sit down to a meal from a beloved Long Beach restaurant, or grab a coffee and pastry in the passenger concourse. There are also shopping concessions offering books and magazines, gifts and souvenirs from local shops, Long Beach apparel, gourmet snacks, and electronic accessories. Here are the nine convenient shopping and dining options in the Long Beach Airport:
North Concourse
- 4th Street Vine Wine & Beer Bar
- Taco Beach Cantina
- Long Beach Burger Bar
- George's Greek Cafe
- Sheldrake Coffee & Sweet Jill's Bakery
- 562 Experience Long Beach Business Journal
South Concourse
- Boathouse on the Bay
- Sheldrake Coffee & Sweet Jill's Bakery
- Historic Terminal
- CNBC Gifts and News
Parking and Transportation
Are you planning to park and fly? LGB offers convenient parking on site, within walking distance to the terminal. The cost is $25 per day for parking in Garage A, (directly across from the terminal), and $20 per day in Garage B.
The airport is also accessible by Long Beach Transit bus service, taxi, and rideshare services.
Awards
LGB is among the Best Airports in the United States. Ranked second in the nation by The Washington Post, LGB is a favorite among travelers for its easygoing atmosphere. It's also a favorite of readers of Condé Nast Traveler magazine, who recognize that its relaxing beachside vibes and convenient Southern California location create a first-class travel experience.
Alternative Airports Close to Long Beach
If you're not flying into and out of Long Beach, alternative area airports include:
- Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
- Orange County's John Wayne Airport (SNA)
These airports offer hundreds of flights into and out of the area and are only a quick 25 minutes from Long Beach.
Address
The Long Beach Airport (LGB) is located at
