Data source: OurAirports (2026-09-01 Snapshot) · Methodology & Verification →
Long Beach International Airport
Long Beach, California (United States)
IATA: LGB ICAO: KLGB
Longest Active Runway
10,000 ft
3,048 meters
Field Elevation
60 ft
18 m MSL
Runway Inventory
3 active
2 closed, Lighted / Paved
Coordinates & Class
33.8165°, -118.1499°
LARGE AIRPORT
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Derived Aerodrome Insights Records & National Rankings
National Runway Rank
#196 in United States
Among 2020 commercial aerodromes
Global Runway Rank
#973 Worldwide
Top 13.4% percentile worldwide
Elevation Ranking
#5727 MSL
Top 78.5% percentile
vs Large Airport Median
+0%
Compared to 10,000 ft baseline
💡 Statistical Conclusion: Long Beach International Airport's longest active runway measures 10,000 ft (3,048 m). It ranks as the #196 longest runway in United States and #973 worldwide among indexed commercial aerodromes.
🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering
| Runway Designator | Length (ft / m) | Width (ft / m) | Surface Material | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 10,000 ft (3048m) | 200 ft (61m) | Asphalt (ASP) | ✅ Lighted | ✅ Active |
| 08L/26R | 6,192 ft (1887m) | 150 ft (46m) | Asphalt (ASP) | ✅ Lighted | ✅ Active |
| 16R/34L | 4,470 ft (1362m) | 75 ft (23m) | Asphalt (ASP) | ✅ Lighted | ⛔ Closed |
| 16L/34R | 4,267 ft (1301m) | 75 ft (23m) | Asphalt (ASP) | ❌ Unlighted | ⛔ Closed |
| 08R/26L | 3,918 ft (1194m) | 100 ft (30m) | Asphalt (ASP) | ✅ Lighted | ✅ Active |
🧭 Comparative Aerodromes (100 NM Radius, ≥5,000 ft Paved)
Great-circle Haversine spatial proximity matching for commercial facilities with paved runway capacity within 100 NM.
| Aerodrome Name | IATA | Distance | Longest Runway | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles International Airport (Los Angeles) | LAX | 14.9 NM (27.6 km) | 12,894 ft | ✅ Lighted |
| Ontario International Airport (Ontario) | ONT | 30.9 NM (57.2 km) | 12,197 ft | ✅ Lighted |
| San Bernardino International Airport (San Bernardino) | SBD | 48.5 NM (89.8 km) | 10,000 ft | ✅ Lighted |
| Palm Springs International Airport (Palm Springs) | PSP | 81.9 NM (151.7 km) | 10,000 ft | ✅ Lighted |
🛡️ Data Provenance & Verification Metadata
Source Dataset: OurAirports Open Aviation Database
Snapshot Version: 2026-09-01
Verification Protocol: SHA-256 Checksum Verified
Spatial Model: Haversine Geodesic (R=3,440 NM)