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Long Beach Airport Wraps Up Centennial Celebration with Time Capsule, New Slogan and Pop-Up Pickleball Courts
As Long Beach Airport (LGB) wraps up its centennial year, it is also using a freshly trademarked slogan for its future as: america’s coolest airport™. The official trademark, announced today at a centennial time capsule sealing ceremony, emphasizes the uniquely relaxed, easy vibes and local flair at the award-winning municipal airport.
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Long Beach Airport Expects to Welcome Additional Travelers Over Thanksgiving Week
Long Beach, CA – Long Beach Airport (LGB) is anticipating an elevated number of travelers during Thanksgiving week, and passengers are advised to plan ahead and arrive early to ensure a smooth travel experience.
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Long Beach Airport Complex Generates $9 Billion in Economic Impact, Supports 42,000 Jobs
Highlighting the critical role of Long Beach Airport (LGB), a study released today shows that the LGB Aviation Complex is responsible for generating $9 billion in total economic output and supporting nearly 42,000 jobs across the region.
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Long Beach Airport Achieves 38% Reduction in Carbon Emissions as it Renews Accreditation

Long Beach, CA – Underscoring its commitment to sustainability, Long Beach Airport (LGB) is reporting a 38% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions since 2016 and recently renewed its Level II Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) from Airports Council International.

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Long Beach Airport Hosts 2024 Festival of Flight
Long Beach Airport’s (LGB) award-winning Festival of Flight is coming back for a landing Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024. Thousands of attendees are expected at the Airport’s signature annual event, which is also the concluding celebration of LGB’s yearlong 100th anniversary campaign.
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Long Beach Airport Breaks Summer Travel Record
Long Beach Airport (LGB) recorded its busiest summer ever, welcoming more than 1.1 million passengers between June 1 and Aug. 31, 2024, marking a 4% increase compared to the previous summer record set in 2018.