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Long Beach International Airport (LGB) delays and on-time record

Long Beach, California KLGB #78 US airport by passengers

Live airport-wide delay programs from the FAA, the weather that causes them, and how each airline has actually performed at LGB.

FAA status
No delays reported Updated just now
Weather now
VFR 69°F Observed 7 h ago
Late departures
20.5%May 2026 to July 2026
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FAA delay status for LGB

The FAA is not reporting a ground stop, ground delay program or other delay at LGB right now.

Source: FAA National Airspace System Status, checked just now. Airline-specific delays are not shown here.

Current conditions at LGB

VFR

69°F21°C

Good visibility and high cloud base. Normal operations are typical.

Wind
Calm
Visibility
10+ mi
Clouds
Clear
Ceiling
None
Pressure
29.65 inHg

METARMETAR KLGB 101153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/18 A2965 RMK AO2 SLP039 T02060183 10211 20206 58009 $

Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center. Observed 7 h ago.

On-time performance at LGB

Based on 3,541 departures from May 2026 to July 2026. A flight counts as late when it leaves 15 or more minutes after schedule.

20.5%Departures late
22.4%Arrivals late
0.42%Cancelled
10.9 minAverage departure delay
On-time performance by airline at LGB
AirlineDeparturesLateCancelled
Southwest Airlines 3,082 22.3% 0.26%
Alaska Airlines 184 7.1% 0.54%
Delta Air Lines 164 10.4% 2.44%
SkyWest Airlines 111 9.0% 0.00%

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics, On-Time Performance of reporting carriers. Smaller regional carriers and some airlines are not included.

Late departures by month

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How delays work at LGB

A ground stop holds flights bound for LGB at their origin airports. A ground delay program spaces arrivals out so the airport is not overloaded. Departure and arrival delay messages describe the average wait the FAA expects. None of these tell you whether your own flight is late, so always check your airline as well.

Local tips

  • Both concourses are open-air, so dress for the weather. The courtyards have fire pits and palm trees, and they are a good place to wait.
  • Long Beach Transit buses link the airport to the Metro A Line, which is a low-cost way to reach downtown Los Angeles. Confirm the fare before you ride.
  • A concourse improvement project worth about $37 million started in spring 2026 and is scheduled for completion in summer 2027. Commercial flights continue during construction, but the airport may adjust seating and gate areas.
  • Passengers who need airline-provided wheelchair or boarding assistance should arrange it with their airline in advance.