Long Beach Airport Guide

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.

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

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Airport Hours

The terminal is open 24 hours. Commercial airline flights are typically scheduled between 7:00 AM and 10:00 PM due to local noise regulations.

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.

Cots

The airport does not provide cots to stranded travellers. If this has changed, click here to update the guide.

Airport Hotels

If sleeping in the airport sounds like a nightmare, you’ll find several hotels clustered within a short drive of Long Beach Airport.

Long Beach Marriott (0.6 mi) Upscale hotel.
Hampton Inn Long Beach Airport (0.6 mi) Mid-range hotel.
Homewood Suites by Hilton Long Beach Airport (0.6 mi) Extended-stay hotel.
Courtyard by Marriott Long Beach Airport (0.7 mi) Mid-range hotel.
Staybridge Suites Long Beach Airport by IHG (1 mi) Extended-stay hotel.
Residence Inn by Marriott Long Beach (1 mi) Extended-stay hotel.

Airport Shuttle: Some nearby airport hotels offer airport shuttle service. Check with your hotel for pick-up instructions and schedules. For airport pick-up, use the courtesy phones in the Ground Transportation area.

Airport Lounges

There are no pay-per-use lounges at the airport.

Drinking Water

Water fountains and bottle refill stations are available in Terminal 1, both landside and airside. (Reader report, August 2024)

Food & Drinks

Various cuisines are available, including tacos, burgers, seafood, and Greek food. Food concessions operate on 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 are available airside near Gates 2, 4, and 8. At the time of this update, no dedicated stations are confirmed landside.

Showers

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WiFi / Internet

Free WiFi is available throughout the terminal and boarding areas.

Security & Safety

Sleeping in any airport can include a certain level of risk, especially when travelling alone. It’s important to take certain precautions to ensure your safety and the security of your valuables. Here are a few tips:

Safety First. It’s a good idea to know where the security office is located and look for video cameras where you plan to sleep. You can also ask the security personnel for advice on the safest places to spend the night.
Don’t Seclude Yourself. If you’re travelling alone, we recommend you stay near other travellers or close to security. This will help you feel more secure and deter potential thieves.
Hide Your Valuables. It’s also important to hide your valuables. Don’t leave them out in plain view, as this could make you a target for theft. Additionally, if you are a deep sleeper, you may want to padlock your bag to something or sleep with your bag up against a wall to make it harder for someone to access zippers and pockets. We have received reports of sleepers who woke up without their phones and laptop bags. The travellers were left with just their headphones and laptop bag strap.
Stay Alert. It’s best to stay alert and awake if you feel unsafe or uncomfortable. Drink coffee or other caffeinated beverages to help you stay awake, and remember that you can always catch up on sleep during your flight. These simple precautions can help you enjoy a safe night at the airport.

More Airport Information

More Services, Facilities & Things To Do On A Layover

Note: Locations, hours, and rates may change. Information is provided for general reference only.

ATMs / Cash Machines – ATMs are available. Fees may apply. Locations: Landside near check-in • Airside across from Gate 8.
Baby Care Facilities – Baby care rooms for breastfeeding and diaper changing are available Landside (next to the women’s washroom) and Airside (near Gate 2).
Shopping – Long Beach News sells magazines, newspapers, snacks, and small gifts. Hours: 5:30 AM – 9:00 PM.

Airlines

Long Beach Airport is served by the following airlines: Delta Air Lines • Hawaiian Airlines • Southwest Airlines.

Airport Transportation: Getting To/From The Airport

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.

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Hotel Shuttles

See 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: 2026-03-11

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.