Ride-app pickup uses the signed transportation area outside the terminal; follow the app's assigned zone.
FAA rank #78 · Small hub
LGBLong Beach
Long Beach
Verified September 1, 2026
The short answer
LGB is the civilized alternative to LAX, but parking is not cheap. Structure B saves $5 a day; both structures have announced higher rates beginning October 1.
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When should I be at LGB?
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2 hours before departure
This is your airport arrival time—not the time to leave home. Airline check-in and bag-drop cutoffs still apply.
Security peakEarly mornings, late afternoons, and holiday travel days
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Security
What you’re walking into
LGB has a single checkpoint serving both concourses, with TSA PreCheck and CLEAR Plus. The process is usually quick, but morning Southwest departure banks can stack up.
Check live security wait times before leaving ↗TSA PreCheck● Yes
CLEAR● Yes
Global Entry● No
Mobile Passport● No
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Official parking
What it costs
Structure B$25/dayCurrent rate; scheduled to become $30 on October 1
Structure A$30/dayClosest structure; scheduled to become $35 on October 1
Valet$38/dayTerminal-area drop-off
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Ground transportation
Don’t stand at the wrong curb
Rental counters and vehicles are on airport property within walking distance of the terminal.
The North and South concourses connect after the central checkpoint; walking includes outdoor portions typical of LGB's open-air design.
A free cell-phone waiting lot is available for attended vehicles near the terminal approach.
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Airport essentials
Everything else worth knowing
Free Wi-Fi● Yes
USO lounge● No
Pet relief● Yes
EV chargingTwelve ChargePoint stations are on the first level of Structure B; parking fees apply.
SmokingSmoking is prohibited inside buildings and restricted around terminal entrances.
OvernightLGB is not designed for overnight stays; terminal access follows flight operations.
Sources & freshness
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Verified September 1, 2026. Time-sensitive details can change without notice.
LGB official parking and rates↗LGB airport information↗LGB ground transportation↗LGB CLEAR hours↗