Long Beach International Airport (KLGB) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Long Beach International Airport in Long Beach, CA, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Long Beach International Airport (KLGB) is one of the primary air-carrier airports serving Long Beach, CA at 60 ft. KLGB reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 10 runways (08L, 08R, 12, 16L), longest 10,000 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KLGB in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message when a new METAR changes the picture: flight category, wind, or ceiling past your selected minimums.
Wind from the northwest (310°) at 6 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, overcast at 1,800 ft, temperature 23°C (73°F), altimeter 29.90 inHg. Conditions are Marginal VFR (MVFR), ceiling 1,800 ft.
METAR KLGB 130453Z 31006KT 10SM OVC018 23/19 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP124 T02280194
What changed at KLGB?
Since the 0420Z (9:20 PM PDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0420Z report, conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KLGB
KLGB is currently MVFR with winds from 310° at 6 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 1,800 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 08L, about 4 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,050 ft (field elevation 60 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Runway wind check
Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at KLGB. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30FAV | 10,000 ft | ASP | 6 kt head | 1 kt left |
| 26L | 3,918 ft | ASP | 5 kt head | 4 kt right |
| 26R | 6,192 ft | ASP | 5 kt head | 4 kt right |
| 08L | 6,192 ft | ASP | 5 kt tail | 4 kt left |
| 08R | 3,918 ft | ASP | 5 kt tail | 4 kt left |
| 12 | 10,000 ft | ASP | 6 kt tail | 1 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 5→6 kt, ceiling unlimited → 1,800 ft.
KLGB weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Long Beach International Airport in Long Beach, CA: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around KLGB is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KLGB
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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KLAX UA /OV LAX061006/TM 0102/FL017/TP B738/RM 4 MILE FINAL RY24R TOPS 017 BASES 011
KLAX UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV LAX061006Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0102Reported at 01:02 UTC.FL017Altitude: 1,700 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.RM 4 MILE FINAL RY24R TOPS 0…Remarks.Show raw report
TOA UA /OV TOA/TM 0027/FL015/TP SLG2/SK SCT/RM BASES 015 TOPS 016 W OF TOA
TOA UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV TOALocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0027Reported at 00:27 UTC.FL015Altitude: 1,500 ft MSL.TP SLG2Aircraft type reporting.SK SCTSky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM BASES 015 TOPS 016 W OF T…Remarks.Show raw report
KLAX UA /OV LAX/TM 0004/FL015/TP B752/SK BKN/RM TOPS 020 BASES 015
KLAX UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV LAXLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0004Reported at 00:04 UTC.FL015Altitude: 1,500 ft MSL.TP B752Aircraft type reporting.SK BKNSky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM TOPS 020 BASES 015Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KLGB
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KLGB reported a mix of conditions, most often VFR across 34 observations, with 7 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 600 ft. Wind most often came from the SE.
Most recent change: VFR → MVFR
Most recent change: VFR → MVFR
- 12
- 38%
- 30
- 35%
- 26L/26R
- 26%
- 08L/08R
- 1%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0537Z (10:37 PM PDT)
TAF KLGB 130537Z 1306/1406 VRB03KT P6SM BKN015 FM131500 VRB03KT P6SM BKN025 FM131700 19008KT P6SM SKC FM140100 29008KT P6SM SKC
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Nearby TFRs
Active FAA TFRs near KLGB
FAA TFR data shows an active temporary flight restriction near KLGB.
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Large airport
- ICAO
- KLGB
- IATA
- LGB
- FAA LID
- LGB
- City
- Long Beach
- State
- California
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 60 ft
- Coordinates
- 33.8165, -118.1499
- Runways
- 10
- Longest runway
- 10,000 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 127.75 MHz
- CTAF
- 119.4 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Next sunset
- 20h 12m
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Within 25 NM
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Historical Flying Weather at KLGB
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KLGB reported VFR conditions during about 78.3% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 284 VFR flying days a year. March had the most VFR weather; June had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 4.2 kt, calm 28.6% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 80.0 | 13.1 | 3.9 | 3.0 |
| Feb | 79.0 | 13.6 | 4.3 | 3.1 |
| Mar | 80.4 | 14.0 | 3.9 | 1.7 |
| Apr | 79.5 | 16.2 | 3.2 | 1.1 |
| May | 67.3 | 29.2 | 3.2 | 0.4 |
| Jun | 62.0 | 30.7 | 6.7 | 0.6 |
| Jul | 75.8 | 19.2 | 4.4 | 0.6 |
| Aug | 79.1 | 16.2 | 4.0 | 0.7 |
| Sep | 78.7 | 16.4 | 3.3 | 1.6 |
| Oct | 77.6 | 15.9 | 3.6 | 2.9 |
| Nov | 77.8 | 14.5 | 4.3 | 3.5 |
| Dec | 76.4 | 15.4 | 4.3 | 4.0 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 3.3 kt |
| Feb | 3.9 kt |
| Mar | 4.6 kt |
| Apr | 5.0 kt |
| May | 5.0 kt |
| Jun | 4.9 kt |
| Jul | 4.9 kt |
| Aug | 4.7 kt |
| Sep | 4.4 kt |
| Oct | 3.7 kt |
| Nov | 3.3 kt |
| Dec | 3.3 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KLGB airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Long Beach International Airport in Long Beach, CA shows the runway and taxiway layout across 10 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions. Review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2610 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KLGB weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KLGB?+
KLGB has 10 runways: 08L, 08R, 12, 16L, 16R, 26L, 26R, 30, 34L, 34R; the longest is 10,000 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KLGB report its own weather?+
Yes. Long Beach International Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KLGB have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KLGB broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KLGB does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KLGB from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KLGB airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Long Beach International Airport (KLGB) is shown on this page. It maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for Long Beach International Airport (KLGB)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Long Beach International Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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