In brief
Long Beach Airport (LGB) lists parking at $35 a day in Structure A, $30 a day in Structure B and $5 an hour, “effective October 1” (the page prints no year), with valet at $42 a day “effective November 1”. Airline operations “must be scheduled between 7am-10pm”, with 10 p.m. to 11 p.m. allowed only for delays caused by weather, air traffic or mechanical issues.
- Address: 4100 Donald Douglas Dr., Long Beach, CA 90808; phone 562-570-26003.
- Airlines named on the airport’s page: Southwest, Hawaiian, Delta and Alaska, with 21 nonstop destinations listed3.
- Parking can be reserved online up to a year ahead and no later than one hour before arrival; a convenience fee applies4.
- Rideshare picks up on the outer curb in front of the terminal; the taxi stand is next to Parking Structure A5.
- Long Beach Transit routes 102, 104, 111 and 405 serve the airport at $1.25; the nearest Metro station is Wardlow on the A Line5.
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LGB is the airport a visitor to Long Beach can fly into directly, and its rules differ from a large airport’s in two ways that matter to a trip: a curfew written into the city’s noise ordinance, and a parking price list that changes in steps on October 1 and November 1. This page gathers the airport’s own figures, with the parking rates effective October 1 (the page prints no year), flags where its pages disagree, and links to the pages for the rest of the trip. Getting from here to the water is in Long Beach Airport to the Cruise Terminal; the section pillar is Getting In and Out of Long Beach.
The short answer
| If you are… | Do this |
|---|---|
| Parking for a trip | Structure A $35 a day, Structure B $30 a day, hourly $5; reserve online up to a year ahead14 |
| Wanting valet | $42 a day “effective November 1”; the operator is lbvalet.com, 562-496-14071 |
| Picking someone up | The cell phone waiting lot is “FREE”, “One Hour Only”1 |
| Taking a taxi | Stand next to Parking Structure A; flat rates are listed, undated5 |
| Booking a late flight | Airline operations must be scheduled 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.; 10 p.m. to 11 p.m. only for delays2 |
Airport basics
The airport is at 4100 Donald Douglas Dr., Long Beach, CA 90808, phone 562-570-26003. The airport calls its main building the “landmark Historic Terminal building”, and its home page announces a “$37 million concourse enhancement project” to modernize the passenger concourse ahead of the 2028 Olympics6.
Airlines and nonstop destinations
The airlines page names Southwest Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Alaska Airlines. The nonstop list it prints is Albuquerque, Austin, Bozeman, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Honolulu, Houston, Las Vegas, Maui, Nashville, New Orleans, Oakland, Orlando, Phoenix, Portland, Reno, Sacramento, Salt Lake City, San Jose and Seattle3.
Official pages disagree The airlines page names four airlines, including Delta, and heads its list “22 airports” while listing 21 names3. The airport’s home page counter says “3 Airlines” and “21 Nonstop Destinations”, but its own flight tables include Delta Air Lines flights, for example to Salt Lake City6. Count 21 destinations, and check the airline’s own schedule before assuming a Delta route.
The curfew
The airport’s noise-office FAQ is plain: “All airline operations must be scheduled between 7am-10pm. Operations between 10pm-11pm are allowed if the delays were caused by weather, air traffic, or mechanical issues”2. Violations between 10 p.m. and 11 p.m. that result from “unanticipated delays beyond the reasonable control of the aircraft Owner/Operator shall be waived”2. The same FAQ says “41 commercial flights per day is the minimum allowed under the Noise Ordinance”, which is a floor and not a cap2.
The practical reading for a traveler is that a flight cannot be scheduled to land or leave after 10 p.m., and a delayed one has until 11 p.m. The airport remains a 24-hour facility for other users, and the strictest noise limit, 79.0 SENEL dBA, applies from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m.2.
Parking rates and reservations
| Product | Rate | Effective |
|---|---|---|
| Structure A | $35 per day | “effective October 1” |
| Structure B | $30 per day | “effective October 1” |
| Hourly | $5 per hour | “effective October 1” |
| Valet | $42 per day | “effective November 1” |
| Cell phone waiting lot | Free, one hour only | n/a |
Source:1. The page also still shows earlier rates under a “Parking Rates” heading: Lot A $30, Lot B $25 and valet $381.
The page does not print a year for “effective October 1”. The airport’s October 1, 2025 announcement of online reservations used $30 a day for Structure A and $25 for Structure B, so the $35 and $30 read as the next step up, but the page does not say so14.
Reservations. Online reservations launched on October 1, 2025. Guests book “no later than one hour before arrival and up to a year in advance”, may cancel “up to two hours prior”, and scan a QR code at the entry; “A convenience fee will apply to each reservation”, and Structure A “may not be available for online bookings” at peak times4. The airport’s page does not state the convenience fee.
Charging and valet. Twelve ChargePoint stations are on the first level of Structure B, first come, first served1. Valet is run by lbvalet.com1.
Driving in. From the I-405, exit Lakewood Boulevard northbound, pass Spring Street and turn left at Donald Douglas Drive. From the 91, exit Lakewood Boulevard southbound for about 4 miles and turn right onto Donald Douglas Drive1.
Ground transportation
The airport’s ground-transportation page lists these options5:
| Option | What the page states |
|---|---|
| Rideshare | “Available on the outer curb in front of the terminal”; only Uber and Lyft are named, under the heading “Transportation Network Companies” |
| Taxi | Stand “outside the terminal next to Parking Structure A”; base fee $3.10, $2.97 per mile, $0.37 per 37 seconds if in traffic or the cab is waiting; book at longbeachyellowcab.com; (562) 444-4444 is the reservation line for wheelchair-accessible vehicles |
| Taxi flat rates | San Pedro/Cruise Ships $50; LAX $75; Downtown LA $85; Disneyland/Anaheim $50; Ontario Airport $170 |
| Long Beach Transit | Routes 102, 104, 111 and the 405 Commuter Express; “Bus fare is $1.25 cents for all routes” |
| Rail | “The closest Metro Rail station to Long Beach Airport is the Wardlow Station on the A Line”; a cab from that station to the airport is $13.35 |
| Shuttles and limousines | “Approved Ground Service Providers”; Ground Transportation Office 562-570-2629 |
The flat-rate list carries no year. The page does not list the downtown Passport as serving the airport and states no distance to downtown or to the cruise terminal5. For a Carnival motorcoach from LGB at $31.99 per person, the cruise terminal taxi rate and the transit pieces, see Long Beach Airport to the Cruise Terminal. For Anaheim and Disneyland, see Long Beach to Anaheim and Disneyland.
Rental cars
Official pages disagree The ground-transportation page says rental offices are in the “Ground Transportation Center located directly across the street from the terminal” and lists Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National and Thrifty5. The airport’s home page says onsite rental car services “have relocated to the Airport’s landmark Historic Terminal building”6. The home page is the newer statement; plan to collect the car at the terminal building and confirm with the rental company.
What the airport pages do not say
The pages cited here give no walking distance inside the terminal, no gate layout, no security-wait figures, no distance or drive time to downtown, and no convenience-fee amount for parking reservations. The site earns a commission on some hotel, ticket, transfer and parking links, which does not affect what is recommended.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is parking at Long Beach Airport?
Structure A is $35 a day, Structure B $30 a day and hourly $5, “effective October 1”; valet is $42 a day “effective November 1”1.
Can you reserve parking at Long Beach Airport?
Yes, online, up to a year ahead and no later than one hour before arrival, with a convenience fee per reservation4.
Does Long Beach Airport have a curfew?
Airline operations must be scheduled between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m.; 10 p.m. to 11 p.m. is allowed only for delays from weather, air traffic or mechanical issues2.
Which airlines fly out of Long Beach Airport?
Is there free waiting parking at Long Beach Airport?
The cell phone waiting lot is free for one hour1.
How do I get from Long Beach Airport to downtown?
The airport lists rideshare, taxis, Long Beach Transit routes 102, 104, 111 and 405 at $1.25, and says the closest Metro station is Wardlow on the A Line; no distance to downtown is stated5.
Where do I pick up a rental car at Long Beach Airport?
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Sources
- Parking and Directions — Long Beach Airport, City of Long Beach. Accessed 2026-10-01.
- Noise Office FAQ — Long Beach Airport, City of Long Beach. Accessed 2026-10-01.
- Airlines and Destinations — Long Beach Airport, City of Long Beach. Accessed 2026-10-01.
- Long Beach Airport launches online parking reservations — Long Beach Airport, City of Long Beach. Accessed 2026-10-01.
- Ground Transportation — Long Beach Airport, City of Long Beach. Accessed 2026-10-01.
- Long Beach Airport — City of Long Beach. Accessed 2026-10-01.