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Long Beach International Airport

Long Beach, California (United States)

IATA: LGB ICAO: KLGB

Longest Active Runway

10,000 ft

3,048 meters

Field Elevation

60 ft

18 m MSL

Runway Inventory

3 active

2 closed, Lighted / Paved

Coordinates & Class

33.8165°, -118.1499°

LARGE AIRPORT

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Multi-Universe Rankings & Statistical Standing

Ranking Universes Guide →

RunwayFacts Published Dataset

#567 of 650

In curated primary commercial index

Global Commercial Universe

#973 of 7558

Top 13.4% percentile worldwide

National Standing (United States)

#60 in US

#196 of 2020 in full national registry

vs Large Airport Median

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Compared to 10,000 ft baseline

💡 Statistical Statement: Long Beach International Airport's longest active runway measures 10,000 ft (3,048 m). Within RunwayFacts' published index of 650 aerodromes, it ranks #567. Across the broader global dataset of 7558 commercial facilities, it ranks #973 worldwide (Top 13.4%) and #60 nationally in United States.

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Editorial Aerodrome Deep Dive: Long Beach International Airport (LGB)

Curated Aerodrome Profile

Long Beach Airport (Daugherty Field) blends storied aviation manufacturing heritage with a calm, passenger-friendly boutique experience. Its 10,000 ft runway 12/30 was built to test and deliver heavy military and commercial transports, giving it unexpected long-haul capability. Today, operations are carefully regulated by municipal noise baseline agreements, preserving peaceful suburban community relations while maintaining vital domestic airline services.

Runway Layout & Magnetic Alignments

Dual non-parallel runways: primary Runway 12/30 (10,000 ft / 3,048 m) and crosswind Runway 08L/26R (3,918 ft).

Expansion Milestones & Predecessor Facilities

Founded in 1923; famous as the historic production site for Douglas Aircraft (DC-3 through DC-10 and C-17 Globemaster III). Celebrated for its historic Art Deco passenger terminal and open-air concourses.

Regional Differentiation & Cluster Role

Boutique Southern California alternative positioned 15 NM southeast of LAX and 18 NM northwest of John Wayne (SNA).

Data Nuances & Operational Quirks

Governed by one of the strictest municipal airport noise ordinances in the United States, limiting commercial jet operations to a strictly controlled quota of daily flight slots.

📚 Official Aerodrome Sourcing: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) · FAA Form 5010-1 Airport Master Record & NFDC Surveyed Aeronautical Data · AirNav LGB Master Record ↗

Verification Methodology →

🔬 Operational & Aerodrome Engineering Comparative Analysis

Comparative aviation metrics evaluated against regional and global physical operational criteria.

ICAO Code 4D / 4E Heavy Intercontinental

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Elevation & Atmospheric Density

Lowland / Coastal Basin Aerodrome

Long Beach International Airport operates at a surveyed field elevation of 60 ft (18 m MSL) in Long Beach. Situated in low-lying coastal terrain, the aerodrome benefits from dense ambient atmospheric pressure, maximizing turbine engine thrust and wing lift efficiency across all departure vectors.

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Regional Density & Alternates (100 NM)

4 Qualifying Aerodromes in Vicinity

Boutique Southern California alternative positioned 15 NM southeast of LAX and 18 NM northwest of John Wayne (SNA). Within a 100 NM radius, the facility coordinates airspace flows with 4 qualifying commercial aerodromes, with Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) located 14.9 NM away.

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Fleet Compatibility & Ground Roll

Primary Runway: 10,000 ft (3,048 m)

Long Beach International Airport's active flight strips comprise 12/30 (10,000 ft), 08L/26R (6,192 ft), 16R/34L (4,470 ft), 16L/34R (4,267 ft), 08R/26L (3,918 ft). With a longest active threshold of 10,000 ft (3,048 m), the primary runway accommodates transcontinental twin-engine widebodies and long-range narrowbody airliners at standard operational weights.

🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering

Runway Designator	Length (ft / m)	Width (ft / m)	Surface Material	Lighting	Status
12/30	10,000 ft (3048m)	200 ft (61m)	`Asphalt (ASP)`	✅ Lighted	✅ Active
08L/26R	6,192 ft (1887m)	150 ft (46m)	`Asphalt (ASP)`	✅ Lighted	✅ Active
16R/34L	4,470 ft (1362m)	75 ft (23m)	`Asphalt (ASP)`	✅ Lighted	⛔ Closed
16L/34R	4,267 ft (1301m)	75 ft (23m)	`Asphalt (ASP)`	❌ Unlighted	⛔ Closed
08R/26L	3,918 ft (1194m)	100 ft (30m)	`Asphalt (ASP)`	✅ Lighted	✅ Active

🧭 Comparative Aerodromes (100 NM Radius, ≥5,000 ft Paved)

Great-circle Haversine spatial proximity matching for commercial facilities with paved runway capacity within 100 NM.

Aerodrome Name	IATA	Distance	Longest Runway	Lighting
Los Angeles International Airport (Los Angeles)	`LAX`	14.9 NM (27.6 km)	12,894 ft	✅ Lighted
Ontario International Airport (Ontario)	`ONT`	30.9 NM (57.2 km)	12,197 ft	✅ Lighted
San Bernardino International Airport (San Bernardino)	`SBD`	48.5 NM (89.8 km)	10,000 ft	✅ Lighted
Palm Springs International Airport (Palm Springs)	`PSP`	81.9 NM (151.7 km)	10,000 ft	✅ Lighted

🛡️ Data Provenance & Verification Metadata

Source Dataset: OurAirports Open Aviation Database

Snapshot Version: 2026-09-01

Dataset Integrity: Cryptographic SHA-256 Checksum Verified & Fail-Closed Schema Inspected

Source Verification: Source-reported registry data

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