Long Beach Airport (KLGB)
Long Beach, United States · North America
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
KLGB
IATA
LGB
City
Long Beach
Country
United States
Region
North America
Elevation
60 ft
Runways
5 runways
Coordinates
33.8177, -118.1516
Overview
Historic California airport with flight schools and good weather. Home to various GA operations.
Current Weather at KLGB
Pilots flying into or out of Long Beach Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.
Live conditions
Current METAR
METAR KLGB 030853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC016 17/13 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP152 T01720133 58010 $Wind 000° at 0 kt — likely active runway near heading 00
Current TAF
TAF KLGB 030535Z 0306/0406 31008KT P6SM SKC FM030700 VRB03KT P6SM OVC015 FM031800 20005KT P6SM SKC FM032000 21008KT P6SM SKC FM040000 30008KT P6SM SCT250 FM040500 17005KT P6SM BKN015Decode METAR for KLGB
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Long Beach Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for KLGB. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
- TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
- NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for KLGB. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Long Beach. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Long Beach Airport.
Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.
Pilot Resources at Long Beach Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like KLGB include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
Flight Schools Nearby
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Private Pilot Guide
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METAR Decoder
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Sectional Chart Guide
Learn to read VFR sectional charts for navigation around Long Beach.
Training Availability
Flight Training Available
Long Beach Airport has flight schools and training programs operating on the field or nearby. Browse flight schools
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