LGB Today
Rough day, worse than the weekly average. Departures at 50%, arrivals better at 80%. Midday flights ran 33 points better than afternoon. Fly 12pm - 3pm if you can. That window has been running at 96%.
What This Means for You
Rough day at LGB. Only 50% on-time. Expect delays across the board. Check your airline app for gate changes. If connecting, prepare for misconnects.
If you can choose your departure time: midday flights (12pm - 3pm) run at 96%. Afternoon (3pm - 6pm) drops to 63%. That is a 33-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is 17 miles away and running 73% 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
Midday vs Afternoon is a 33-point swing at LGB. The midday block runs at 96%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
Morning held up fine at 88%. Hit 47% around 5pm, peaked at 100% around 9am. Currently at 50%, well below the morning numbers. A 53-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Down 6 points from last week (73% vs 79%). Arrivals down 5 points too. Tue was the worst day, Sun the best.
The Bigger Picture
LGB has been bouncing between 61% and 95%. Best day was Apr 5 at 95%. Worst was Jun 16 at 61%. The norm is 78-84%, which is just how LGB runs. Today's 50% is well below the norm.
About LGB Delays
Long Beach International Airport (LGB) is currently experiencing significant delays with 50% on-time departures and 80% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
Long Beach International Airport has averaged 73% 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.