LGB Today
What This Means for You
Delay data is currently unavailable for LGB.
If you can choose your departure time: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 97%. Afternoon (3pm - 6pm) drops to 77%. That is a 20-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is 17 miles away and running 72% today. If your route is available from both airports, LAX is the better bet right now.
LGB Flight Board
Live departures and arrivals at Long Beach International Airport.
| Status | Airline | Flight | Destination | Sched | Updated | Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pick Your Window
Early Morning vs Afternoon is a 20-point swing at LGB. The early morning block runs at 97%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
vs Last Week
This week is 3 points worse on departures (80% vs 83%). Arrivals down 6 points too. Mon was the worst day, Fri the best.
The Bigger Picture
LGB has been bouncing between 67% and 90%. Best day was Jun 30 at 90%. Worst was Aug 31 at 67%. The norm is 77-83%, which is just how LGB runs.
About LGB Delays
Long Beach International Airport has averaged 80% on-time departures this week, making it moderately reliable. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
Long Beach International Airport is one of 179 FAA-monitored airports with real-time delay tracking. Data includes departure and arrival on-time percentages, updated every 15 minutes, with historical trends available for the past 90 days.
Nearby alternatives include LAX (Los Angeles International Airport), SNA (John Wayne Orange County International Airport) and BUR (Hollywood Burbank Airport). When LGB is experiencing delays, these airports may offer better on-time performance.
Early morning departures from Long Beach International Airport typically have the highest on-time rates. Delays tend to accumulate throughout the day as cascading effects from earlier disruptions compound. Check the 24-hour trend chart above for today's pattern.