Long Beach airport

Long Beach Airport (LGB), also known as Daugherty Field and established in 1923, is a premier gateway to the greater Los Angeles area and Orange County. It is widely acclaimed for its historic Streamline Moderne terminal building and its pleasant open-air concourse design with garden courtyards.

Location

The airport is located 5 km (3.5 miles) north of downtown Long Beach and 30 km (18 miles) south of downtown Los Angeles.

The airport is located approximately 15–20 minutes from downtown Long Beach and 40–60 minutes from downtown Los Angeles or Disneyland (Anaheim), depending on Southern California traffic conditions.

Public Buses

Long Beach Transit (LBT) provides scheduled bus services departing from the stop adjacent to Parking Structure A (Barbara London Dr), with a base fare of USD 1.25:

• Route 102: connects the airport with Willow Station (Metro A Line) and downtown Long Beach in about 30–40 minutes.
• Route 104: runs along Spring Street connecting the airport to Lakewood, El Dorado Park, and Norwalk Boulevard.
• Route 111: connects the terminal with Lakewood Blvd and Transit Gallery in downtown Long Beach every 30–60 minutes.

Metro and Rail

The closest rail stations are Wardlow Station and Willow Station on the Metro A Line (formerly the Blue Line), connecting directly to downtown Los Angeles (7th St/Metro Center). You can reach the rail station via LBT bus routes 102 or 104, or via a short taxi or rideshare trip (around USD 13–15).

Taxis

The official taxi rank is located directly outside the terminal beside Parking Structure A. The authorized operator is Long Beach Yellow Cab (Tel +1 562 444 4444 for pre-booked accessible vehicles). Flat rates apply to key regional destinations: approximately USD 50 to San Pedro Cruise Terminal, USD 50 to Disneyland Resort / Anaheim, USD 75 to LAX, and USD 85 to downtown Los Angeles.

Rideshare Services

Uber, Lyft, Opoli, and Wingz pick up and drop off passengers along the marked outer curb in front of the terminal. For wheelchair-accessible vehicles, select Uber WAV or activate the Wheelchair Access setting in the Lyft app prior to requesting a ride.

Car rental customer service counters operate inside the landmark Historic Terminal building, just steps from the baggage claim exit and central concourse.

On-site rental agencies

The following companies have service desks inside the Historic Terminal:

• Avis
• Budget
• Enterprise
• National
• Alamo
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Thrifty

Vehicle returns take place in the dedicated rental car parking facility on Donald Douglas Drive, following the posted return signs.

Requirements for renting a car

• Valid driver’s license from the country of origin (accompanied by an International Driving Permit if the license is not in English or the Latin alphabet).
• Major credit card issued in the main driver's name for the security deposit.
• Passport or government-issued photo ID.
• Standard minimum age of 21 years (drivers aged 21–24 typically incur a daily young driver surcharge).

Long Beach Airport delivers an award-winning passenger experience with restored historic architecture, open-air garden spaces, and modern amenities throughout the facility.

Finances and connectivity

• ATMs: located both landside before security screening and post-security within the concourses.
• Wi-Fi: free high-speed wireless internet access is available throughout the terminal buildings and open-air courtyards.
• Charging stations: standard electrical outlets and USB charging ports integrated into seating throughout the North and South concourses.

Food and Drinks

Concessions emphasize authentic Long Beach culinary brands. Once through security, travelers can access casual dining venues, craft beer and wine bars, taco eateries, grab-and-go markets, and coffee shops (including Boathouse on the Bay, George's Greek Cafe, Taco Beach Cantina, 4th Street Vine, and Starbucks) set around open-air courtyards.

Shopping

Retail stores in the concourse, including Long Beach Provisions and CNBC News Express, sell travel accessories, local souvenirs, reading materials, bottled drinks, and packaged snacks.

Baggage services

• Luggage storage: due to TSA federal security regulations, no luggage storage lockers or left-luggage facilities are available at LGB.
• Lost and Found: for items misplaced in terminal public areas or security checkpoints, contact the airport Lost & Found office at +1 562 570 2648 or via email at [email protected]. For items left on an aircraft, contact your airline directly.

Additional amenities

• Nursing suites: private Mamava lactation pods for nursing mothers and infant care located in both the North Concourse and South Concourse.
• Open-air courtyards: landscaped central garden courtyard with fire pits, patio seating, and umbrellas where travelers can wait outdoors.
• Pet relief areas: designated pet relief stations located landside before security and airside in the outdoor concourse courtyard.

Long Beach Airport offers convenient multi-level parking structures located directly across from the terminal and Ticketing Lobby, within brief walking distance.

Parking Facilities

• Structure A (Lot A): covered parking garage situated directly opposite the main terminal building, suited for short- and long-term stays.
• Structure B (Lot B): covered multi-level garage east of Structure A featuring 12 ChargePoint electric vehicle (EV) charging stations on Level 1, available on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Valet Parking: located just north of the Historic Terminal building on Donald Douglas Drive.
• Cell Phone Waiting Lot: free waiting parking for up to 1 hour located near the airport entrance for motorists picking up arriving travelers who have collected their luggage.

Rates and online booking

Parking can be reserved in advance via the official airport booking platform. Standard daily parking fees generally range between USD 25 and USD 35 per day in Structure B and Structure A, and approximately USD 38 to USD 42 per day for valet services. Check current rates and reserve online at: LGB Official Parking Rates & Reservations.

Long Beach Airport provides accessible facilities and comprehensive barrier-free navigation for all travelers.

Special assistance requests

Travelers requiring wheelchair assistance or escort from curb/counter to the departure gate should notify their airline at least 48 hours prior to their flight departure.

Accessibility infrastructure

• Level paths, automatic doors, and ramps connecting all indoor lobbies and outdoor courtyard areas.
• Boarding ramps designed for accessible boarding directly from the tarmac onto the aircraft.
• Accessible family and unisex restrooms equipped for travelers with physical disabilities across both concourses.
• Dedicated relief stations for service animals located pre-security and post-security.
• Accessible ground transportation options, including wheelchair-accessible vans (WAV) on Uber and Lyft and accessible taxis upon reservation with Long Beach Yellow Cab.