Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Long Beach Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.
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The benches were padded and good for sleeping but there wasn’t much/any place to put our bags that felt like they were out of the way. – Rustynails
LGB Airport Overview
To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Long Beach Airport.
What to Expect
Long Beach Airport (code: LGB) consists of a small, renovated art deco-style terminal. The airport features a decent selection of eateries and shops, primarily on the airside. After these services close for the night, vending machines provide the only food and drink, so plan accordingly. WiFi is available to help pass the time. There are no private lounges at this airport.
Sleeping in Long Beach Airport
After security checkpoints close for the night, all passengers are restricted to the landside areas, and security must be re-cleared the next day when the checkpoints open. The facilities are described as clean, and airport staff are generally accommodating to overnight sleepers. While most of the landside seating consists of hard metal benches, some padded couches are reportedly on the upstairs level. Bring a travel mat and/or sleeping bag for additional comfort, as the terminal building may be cold, and the few couches already taken. For uninterrupted sleep, there are hotels near the airport that provide free airport shuttles. See Airport Hotels in the guide below or read some traveller airport reviews for more tips.
Good to Know
Many reviewers describe the airport as clean, friendly and a relaxing alternative to LAX.
To help us keep this guide up-to-date, you can add or update information or write a review to submit airport tips and photos. You can also visit the airport’s website for current information. For more airport information, continue scrolling down to explore more in our Long Beach Airport Guide.
In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security.
Airport Hours
The airport is open 24 hours.
Rest & Relaxation Zones
There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.
Airport Hotels
If sleeping in the airport sounds like a nightmare, there are hotels near Long Beach Airport that provide free airport shuttles. For airport pick-up, use the courtesy phones in the Ground Transportation area.
- Hampton Inn Long Beach Airport » Check Rates
- Long Beach Marriott » Check Rates
- Courtyard Long Beach Marriott » Check Rates
For more options, visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels near Long Beach Airport that can be sorted by price, distance, traveller rating and popularity.
Airport Lounges
There are no pay-per-use lounges at the airport.
Drinking Water
A reader tells us that water fountains and water bottle refill stations are available in Terminal 1 (landside and airside). (August 2024)
Food & Drinks
Various cuisines are available, from tacos and burgers to seafood and Greek food. Food concessions throughout the airport operate with varying schedules. At the time of this update, we cannot confirm the availability of any 24-hour dining options.
Luggage Storage & Lockers
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Mobile Charging
Charging stations can be found Airside near Gates 2, 4 and 8. At the time of this update, no dedicated stations are available Landside.
Showers
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WiFi / Internet
Free WiFi is available throughout the terminal and boarding areas at Long Beach Airport.
More Airport Information
ATMs / Cash Machines – Need cash? ATMs are available. Fees may apply, so check your bank’s fee schedule and daily withdrawal limit if you are travelling internationally. You may also want to notify your bank of your travel plans. Locations: Landside, near check-in • Airside, across from Gate 8.
Baby Care Facilities – If you are travelling with an infant, there are baby care rooms for breastfeeding and diaper changing. Mother’s rooms are available both Landside (next to the Ladies’ washroom) and Airside (next to Gate 2).
Shopping – Long Beach News sells a variety of magazines, newspapers, snacks, and small gifts in locations throughout the airport. Hours: 5:30 AM – 9:00 PM.
SIM Cards – A reader has asked us to include where to buy SIM Cards. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
Bus
Long Beach Transit Bus Routes 102, 104 and 111 serve the airport. At the time of this update, the fare is $1.25. For route maps, schedules and fare information, visit the Long Beach Transit website.
The airport offers a free holiday connection (available approximately mid-November to 1st week of January), which delivers you from the airport to the Metro Blue Line Wardlow Station.
Car Rentals
Car rentals are handled in the Airport Ground Transportation Center, located across from the terminal. On-site car rental agencies include Alamo • Avis • Budget • Enterprise • Hertz • National.
Hotel Shuttles
Several area hotels provide airport shuttle service: Courtyard Long Beach Airport • Holiday Inn Long Beach Airport Hotel • Hampton Inn Long Beach Airport • Holiday Inn Long Beach Airport • Long Beach Marriott • Marriott Long Beach • Staybridge Suites Long Beach Airport.
See also Airport Hotels above.
Shuttle Buses and Private Transfers
The airport provides a list of service providers they permit on airport property. To select a service provider, visit the Long Beach Airport website.
Taxis
Taxis are available 24 hours a day in the ground transportation area. All taxis are metered. However, flat rates to specific locations such as downtown Los Angeles $72, LAX $60, San Pedro/Cruise Ship dock $45 and Disneyland $66, etc., are available.
Last updated: 2024-08-26
This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning. All information, including rates and hours, is subject to change at any time without notice. The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers, and their websites. We are not representatives of any of the above-mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or write a review.