Long Beach Airport is a single-terminal airport located a short drive from central Long Beach and adjacent communities in southern Los Angeles County. It primarily handles domestic flights and is valued for its convenience and short walking distances through the terminal.
Getting to and From Long Beach International Airport #
The airport is a short drive - typically 10-20 minutes - to downtown Long Beach and around 30-60 minutes to downtown Los Angeles depending on traffic. Main options are taxi/rideshare, rental car and local buses.
- Taxis/rideshare: Readily available; rideshare pick-up points are signposted outside the terminal.
- Buses: Local bus services connect the airport to Long Beach and nearby areas; frequency varies by route.
- Driving: Short-term and long-term parking are available close to the terminal; a rental-car facility serves the airport.
Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Long Beach International Airport #
A single, compact terminal offers check-in counters, security, a handful of food and drink outlets, and basic retail. Free Wi‑Fi is usually available in the terminal; charging points are provided at seating areas. The airport has accessible facilities and assistance services. There are no extensive duty‑free areas or large airline lounges commonly found at major international hubs.
Tips for Long Beach International Airport #
- Long Beach has a single, compact terminal-walking between curb, check-in and gates takes only a few minutes, so arrivals and departures are quick if you travel light.
- Rideshare (Uber/Lyft) and taxis pick up at the designated curb outside the terminal; follow signage for passenger pick‑up.
- If you need a rental car, check whether the provider’s desk is in-terminal or a short shuttle from the terminal before arriving.
Weather & Climate near Long Beach International Airport #
Long Beach International Airport's climate is classified as Hot Semi-Arid - Hot Semi-Arid climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cool winters (coldest in December). Temperatures range from 8°C to 28°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Very Good | 8° - 20° | 14° | 75 mm | partly cloudy | 59% | 3.1 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.1h |
| February | Very Good | 9° - 21° | 15° | 76 mm | partly cloudy | 63% | 3.4 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 10.9h |
| March | Very Good | 10° - 21° | 15° | 62 mm | partly cloudy | 64% | 3.7 m/s | 1.3 high | 11.9h |
| April | Excellent | 11° - 23° | 17° | 16 mm | partly cloudy | 63% | 3.9 m/s | 1.8 very high | 12.9h |
| May | Excellent | 14° - 23° | 18° | 4 mm | partly cloudy | 62% | 3.8 m/s | 2.0 very high | 13.8h |
| June | Excellent | 16° - 25° | 20° | 2 mm | overcast | 57% | 3.8 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 14.2h |
| July | Excellent | 17° - 28° | 22° | 0 mm | partly cloudy | 51% | 3.7 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 14.0h |
| August | Ideal | 18° - 28° | 23° | 2 mm | partly cloudy | 49% | 3.5 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 13.2h |
| September | Ideal | 17° - 28° | 22° | 6 mm | partly cloudy | 50% | 3.4 m/s | 1.7 very high | 12.3h |
| October | Ideal | 14° - 26° | 20° | 9 mm | some cloud | 52% | 3.1 m/s | 1.1 high | 11.2h |
| November | Excellent | 10° - 23° | 17° | 33 mm | some cloud | 52% | 3.2 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 10.3h |
| December | Very Good | 8° - 20° | 14° | 48 mm | partly cloudy | 58% | 3.0 m/s | 0.5 low | 9.8h |
