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 calm, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 22°C (72°F), altimeter 29.84 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KLGB 290553Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/18 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP105 T02220178 10283 20222 51017 $
What changed at KLGB?
Since the 0453Z (9:53 PM PDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Wind speed down from 5 to 0 kt.
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Current pilot readout for KLGB
KLGB is currently VFR with calm winds, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. 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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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.
Current wind is calm — calm wind is not a factor for runway selection, and with no wind there is no head/tail or crosswind component to compute. Live numbers return automatically once a report includes a wind direction.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08L | 6,192 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 08R | 3,918 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 12 | 10,000 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 26L | 3,918 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 26R | 6,192 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 30 | 10,000 ft | ASP | — | — |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 5→0 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
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 © OpenStreetMap © CARTO
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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SAN UA /OV SAN/TM 0501/FL012/TP B38M/WX TOPS 018. BASES 012 DURD
SAN UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SANLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0501Reported at 05:01 UTC.FL012Altitude: 1,200 ft MSL.TP B38MAircraft type reporting.WX TOPS 018. BASES 012 DURDWeather and flight visibility observed.Show raw report
SAN UA /OV SAN/TM 0430/FL011/TP B737/WX TOPS 015. BASES 011 DURD
SAN UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SANLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0430Reported at 04:30 UTC.FL011Altitude: 1,100 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.WX TOPS 015. BASES 011 DURDWeather and flight visibility observed.Show raw report
NID UA /OV VCV166010/TM 0305/FL330/TP E75L/TB LGT CHOP/RM AWC-WEB
NID UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV VCV166010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0305Reported at 03:05 UTC.FL330Altitude: 33,000 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.TB LGT CHOPTurbulence: light chop.RM AWC-WEBRemarks.⚠️ 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 mostly VFR across 28 observations, with 6 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 1,000 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 12
- 49%
- 30
- 31%
- 26L/26R
- 19%
- 08L/08R
- 1%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0530Z (10:30 PM PDT)
TAF KLGB 290530Z 2906/3006 VRB03KT P6SM SKC FM290900 VRB03KT P6SM BKN010 FM291700 19008KT P6SM SKC FM300100 31008KT 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 47m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
9 airports+3 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
8 airports+2 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
7 airports+1 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
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Historical Flying Weather
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 2608 · 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.
⚠️ Pilot PIREPs on ATIS Alerts are community-submitted airport notes for situational awareness only. They are not official FAA PIREPs, NOTAMs, weather briefings, airport advisories, or flight-planning guidance. Always verify with official FAA/NWS sources, airport management, ATC, and current publications.
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