Long Beach Airport (Daugherty Field)

KLGB / LGB

Long Beach, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 00:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 5 min ago
00:53Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
21°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 12°C
9 kt
310°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1015 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KLGB 040053Z 31009KT 10SM CLR 21/12 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP147 T02060117 $
QNH
1015 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1013 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (60 ft)
Pressure Alt
8 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 742 ft
ISA Deviation: +6.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KLGB 032357Z 0400/0424 30010KT P6SM SCT250 FM040400 VRB03KT P6SM SCT250 FM041000 13004KT P6SM OVC010 FM041900 17008KT P6SM FEW020 BKN250
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
00:57Z BASE
+0h
VFR 300° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
04:00Z FM040400
+4h
VFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: >6SM
10:00Z FM041000
+10h
MVFR 130° 4 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 1,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
LGB
08L
26R
08R
26L
12
30 ✈️
16L
34R
16R
34L

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
08L/26R 6,192 ft 150 ft ASP 90°
6.9 kt 5.8 kt
140° angle
08R/26L 3,918 ft 150 ft ASP 90°
6.9 kt 5.8 kt
140° angle
✈️ 12/30
Active: 30
10,000 ft 200 ft ASP 135°
8.9 kt 1.6 kt
10° angle
16L/34R 4,267 ft 75 ft ASP 180°
5.8 kt 6.9 kt
130° angle
16R/34L 4,470 ft 75 ft ASP 179°
5.9 kt 6.8 kt
131° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KLGB

4,828 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
69.9%
MVFR
17.3%
IFR
8.4%
LIFR
4.4%

Long Beach Airport (Daugherty Field) typically experiences VFR conditions 69.9% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 12.8% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 5.5 knots. Calm conditions occur 37.5% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 6°C and 33°C with an average of 16.7°C. The best months for VFR flying are March, February, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 5.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 23 kt
Calm Winds: 37.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
4.5%
NE
2%
E
9%
SE
7.1%
S
12.6%
SW
3.3%
W
8.3%
NW
15.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 16.7°C
Range: 6°C to 33°C
6°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 8.7 SM
Below 3 SM: 3.7%
Fog Frequency: 4.9%

Best Months for VFR

March February January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 08L/26R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.8 kt
Runway 08R/26L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.8 kt
Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.7 kt
Runway 16L/34R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.1 kt
Runway 16R/34L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.1 kt

Statistics computed from 4,828 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Long Beach Airport (Daugherty Field) - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KLGB
IATA Code: LGB
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 60 ft MSL

Location

City: Long Beach
Country: US
Latitude: 33.816523°
Longitude: -118.149891°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+8

Runway Information

Runway 08L/26R
Length: 6,192 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 08R/26L
Length: 3,918 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 12/30
Length: 10,000 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 16L/34R
Length: 4,267 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 16R/34L
Length: 4,470 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Long Beach Airport (Daugherty Field)

Overview

Long Beach Airport (KLGB) is a medium-sized airport located in southern California, serving the Long Beach metropolitan area. Situated at 60 feet above mean sea level, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the region with multiple runways accommodating various aircraft types and operations.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly VFR conditions 65.3% of the time, with MVFR conditions occurring 19.5% of observations. The prevailing northwest wind at 5.4 knots and consistent favorable wind alignments across all runways create generally stable flying conditions. Temperature ranges from 6°C to 33°C, with October, January, and September offering the most consistent VFR weather.

Notable Features

The airport features five asphalt runways with lengths ranging from 3,918 to 10,000 feet, providing flexible operational capabilities. Wind patterns are remarkably consistent, with 38.6% calm conditions and maximum winds rarely exceeding 20 knots. Visibility averages 8.4 statute miles, with only 4.3% of observations showing visibility below 3 miles.

Approach Considerations

All runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignments with minimal average crosswind components between 2.7 and 3.7 knots. Pilots should anticipate potential reduced visibility during 6.1% of observations with fog presence. The comprehensive runway configuration allows for multiple approach and departure options based on current meteorological conditions.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.