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Long Beach Airport (Daugherty Field - LGB) – Long Beach, California’s Regional Gateway

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Long Beach Airport (Daugherty Field) (LGB) – Long Beach, California, USA

Your comprehensive guide to Long Beach Airport (Daugherty Field, IATA: LGB, ICAO: KLGB), serving Long Beach and the greater Los Angeles area.

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Long Beach Airport is located 3 miles northeast of downtown Long Beach, adjacent to Shoreline Drive.

The single U-shaped terminal building provides a unique, retro feel. Facilities include:

Check-In & Security: Ground-level lobby with counters for all carriers. TSA checkpoint leads directly into the flight wings.
Gate Area: Eight gates (1–8) arranged in a semi-circle within the terminal wings. Each gate area includes seating, charging stations, and flight information displays.
Dining & Retail:
- BBQ Lover’s Landing – Barbecue and comfort food near Gate 2.
- Poppy + Rose – Sandwiches, salads, and local craft beer near Gate 5.
- Cursive Coffee – Specialty coffee and pastries near Gate 4.
- Shoreline Gifts – Souvenirs, books, and travel essentials near Gate 7.
Lounges: The Living Room by American Express (Admirals Club) near Gate 3; Alaska Board Room near Gate 5.
Free Wi-Fi & Amenities: Complimentary Wi-Fi, charging stations throughout, restrooms with family facilities, and water bottle refill stations.
Family Facilities: Family restrooms and a nursing room located near the central lobby.
Pet Relief Areas: Indoor pet relief station near the security checkpoint and outdoor areas adjacent to the terminal entrance.
Information Desk & Lost & Found: Located in the main lobby near baggage claim.

Runway 12/30: 10,000 ft × 150 ft, asphalt/concrete – accommodates commercial jets, including Boeing 737 and Airbus A320 family.
Runway 7L/25R: 6,000 ft × 150 ft, asphalt – used primarily for general aviation and smaller regional aircraft.
General Aviation FBOs:
- Signature Flight Support – Full-service fuel (Jet A, Avgas), hangars, tie-downs, maintenance, and pilot lounge.
- Aero Terminal – Executive terminal services, ground handling, and concierge support.
Maintenance: On-field maintenance, avionics, and repair services available through FBOs.
Cargo Facilities: Dedicated ramp space serving small cargo carriers and FedEx Feeder.
Noise Abatement: Strict noise abatement procedures in place due to proximity to residential areas.

Rental Cars: All major agencies (Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, National, Alamo) operate counters inside the terminal; shuttles transport to on-site lots.
Taxis & Rideshare: Taxi stand curbside outside baggage claim. Rideshare (Uber, Lyft) pickups at designated zone near the lower curb.
Public Transit: Long Beach Transit Lines 111 and 104 provide service between the airport and downtown Long Beach; Metro Blue Line “Del Amo” station is a short shuttle ride away—check schedules at longbeach.gov/lbtransit.
Shuttle Services: Airport Shuttle LAX provides service between LGB and LAX; book in advance.
Parking:
- Terminal Parking Structure: Covered parking adjacent to the terminal with direct pedestrian walkway access.
- Short-Term Lot: Surface parking adjacent to the terminal for quick drop-off/pick-up.
- Long-Term Lot: Surface lot with shuttle service to the terminal every 10 minutes.
- Cell Phone Waiting Lot: Free waiting area at 4100 Donald Douglas Dr—monitor flight status and pick up passengers curbside when ready.
Bike & Pedestrian Access: Bike racks available near the terminal entrance; sidewalks and crosswalks connect to surrounding neighborhoods.
Private Car & Limousine: Prearranged pickups on the lower curbside; follow signage for limo area.

Long Beach Airport (Daugherty Field) is owned and operated by the City of Long Beach Department of Aviation.