WELCOME TO LONG BEACH AIRPORT(LGB) *Click on the Pilot Information tab on your left to access addtional information.  Long Beach has it all, and its central location provides for easy access to both Los Angeles and Orange County business and entertainment centers. With five long runways, award-winning FBOs, friendly people and virtually no delays, Long Beach Airport is your #1 choice in the Los Angeles Basin. Coordinates: N33o49.06’ W118o09.10’ Elevation: 60 feet Approaches: ILS, VOR, NDB, GPS Runway Length: 10,000 feet LONG BEACH AIRPORT ATIS: (562) 595-8564 VFR Arrival Information: From North of LAX Class B Airspace, consider using the Los Angeles Special Air Traffic Rules Area, or the Shoreline or Hollywood Park routes described on the Los Angeles VFR Terminal Area Chart. From the East: Remain clear of Santa Ana Class C Airspace or contact SoCal Approach on the appropriate frequency for your area. For transition through Los Alamitos AAF Class D Airspace, contact Los Al Tower 123.85. Popular reporting points from the South are "the breakwater" and the Queen Mary. Runway 30 arrivals: Contact SoCal Approach for sequencing. LONG BEACH AIRPORT A Good Neighbor Airport Long Beach Airport Noise Compatibility Ordinance - # C-7320 Flight Instructors - Noise Abatement Lesson Plan Helicopter Training Pads and Patterns Helicopter Routes LGB ATCT Helicopter Letter of Agreement Aircraft Noise Abatement Procedures For Flying Friendly... Departure Attain as much altitude as possible before reaching residential areas. Use full length of runway when able. Approach Avoid flying long, low, high power, high RPM approaches. Approach on or above glideslope/VASI/PAPI. Pattern Pattern altitude 1000 ft MSL, large aircraft 1500 ft MSL. Remain as close to the airport and as high as practicable. Practice Missed Approaches Reduce power/RPM when safely able after initiating the missed approach. Noise Curfews Ordinance #C-7320 City of Long Beach Municipal Code Chapter 16.43 The only active runway from 10:00 pm to 7:00 am is Runway 30/12 unless otherwise notified per NOTAM/ATC (Check ATIS). No formation takeoffs or landings are permitted. Engine runups, for purposes other than preflight, are allowed only between 7:00 am and 9:00 pm, M – F, and 9:00 am and 9:00 pm, weekends and holidays at locations approved by the airport manager. No intersection departures are permitted between 10:00 pm and 7:00 am. To request a noise reading or noise testing, please contact the Long Beach Noise Compliance Office at (562) 570-2635. Training Operations Touch & go, stop & go, and low approaches are not permitted on Runway 30/12 and are limited to the following hours: 7:00 am to 7:00 pm, M – F, and 8:00 am to 3:00 pm, weekends and holidays. Noise Limits Time Noise Monitors Runways Approach dB SENEL* Take-off dB SENEL* 6-7 am 9/10 30/12 90.0 90.0 7 am to 10 pm 9/10 30/12 101.5 102.5 2/5 25L 93.0 95.0 5/2 7R 92.0 95.0 1/6 25R 88.0 92.0 6/1 7L 92.0 88.0 10-11 pm 9/10 30/12 90.0 90.0 11 pm to 6 am 9/10 30/12 79.0 79.0 *SENEL (Single Event Noise Exposure Level) is a sound measurement in which the magnitude (decibel level) and the duration of the event are factored together logarithmically. Noise Testing: Aircraft operators have the opportunity to test flight procedures to identify the quietest procedures for their particular aircraft. Aircraft are exempt from noise violations during this testing period. Please call our Noise Compliance Office at 562/570-2635 for details.

Long Beach Airport
Ph: 562-570-2678 | Fax: 562-570-2603
4100 Donald Douglas Dr., Long Beach, CA 90808-1798