Long Beach International Airport (KLGB)
Large airport · Long Beach, California, United States
Airport data
| Name | Long Beach International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KLGB |
| IATA | LGB |
| Elevation | 60 ft (18 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 33°48'59" W 118°8'60" 33.81652, -118.14989 |
| Location | Long Beach, California, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08L/26R | 6,192 ft (1887 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 08R/26L | 3,918 ft (1194 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 12/30 | 10,000 ft (3048 m) | 200 ft | ASP | Yes |
Long Beach International Airport at a glance
Long Beach International Airport is a large airport in Long Beach, California, United States, known to airline systems as LGB. The field elevation of 60 ft (18 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KLGB are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 3 runways, the longest — 12/30 — offers 10,000 ft (3048 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KLGB shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Long Beach International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Los Alamitos Army Air Field | KSLI | 10 km (5 NM) |
| Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport | KHHR | 21 km (11 NM) |
| Los Angeles International Airport | KLAX | 28 km (15 NM) |
| John Wayne Orange County International Airport | KSNA | 30 km (16 NM) |
| Santa Monica Municipal Airport | KSMO | 36 km (19 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Long Beach International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 60 ft field elevation of Long Beach International Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Long Beach International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Long Beach International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Long Beach International Airport is KLGB, and its IATA code is LGB. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Long Beach International Airport above sea level?
Long Beach International Airport sits at an elevation of 60 feet (18 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Long Beach International Airport located?
The airport lies at 33.8165, -118.1499 — in Long Beach, California, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Los Alamitos Army Air Field, about 10 km away.
Does KLGB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KLGB appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Long Beach International Airport?
Long Beach International Airport has 3 runways. The longest, 12/30, measures 10,000 ft (3048 m) with a ASP surface.