Long Beach (LGB) Terminal Map & Navigation Guide
Everything you need to navigate Long Beach: the official terminal map link, what airlines fly from each concourse, how to move between terminals, and gate-finding tips that save you backtracking. Verify your specific gate on your boarding pass — assignments change.
Where can I find the official Long Beach terminal map?
The LGB airport authority publishes the most up-to-date map on its official website. Use the link below before you travel so you know the terminal layout and gate locations before you clear security.
Official map
Long Beach official terminal map — airport authority website
Maps are updated when terminals are renovated or new concourses open. Terminal 5 at LAX, for example, has been closed since October 2025 for reconstruction — always confirm your terminal from your boarding pass rather than relying on a saved map.
What is in each Long Beach terminal?
Here is what each terminal or concourse at LGB handles — which airlines fly from it, the gate range, and key amenities to know before you go.
South Concourse (Gates 1–4)
The South Concourse holds 4 of LGB's 11 gates and is home to the airport's only full-service sit-down restaurant, Boathouse on the Bay, plus Sheldrake Coffee Roasting & Sweet Jill's Bakery and the Travel@Ease Gifts and News newsstand. Boarding is open-air — passengers walk out onto the tarmac to reach regional jets and narrowbody aircraft rather than using jet bridges.
North Concourse (Gates 5–11)
The North Concourse holds 7 of LGB's 11 gates and has the airport's largest concentration of food options: Long Beach Burger Bar, 4th Street Vine Wine & Beer Bar, Taco Beach Cantina, George's Greek Cafe, a second Sheldrake Coffee Roasting & Sweet Jill's Bakery location, and the 562 Experience Long Beach Business Journal gift shop. Like the South Concourse, boarding here is open-air across the tarmac. A roughly $37 million renovation of concourse seating, restrooms, and outdoor areas began in late 2025 and is expected to finish in 2027.
How do I get between terminals at Long Beach?
LGB is a single, compact terminal building — there is no tram, train, or moving walkway. Both concourses branch off the shared Ticketing Lobby and the airport's one security checkpoint; walking between the South and North Concourses takes only a few minutes. The restored 1941 Streamline Moderne Historic Terminal building sits alongside the modern Ticketing Lobby but now houses rental car counters and airport administrative offices rather than passenger gates.
Timing tip
Always allow 15–30 minutes for any inter-terminal transfer at LGB — wait times for people-movers, buses, or security re-screening add up faster than the physical distance suggests. Build the buffer into your Leave-By time, not your gate arrival time.
How do I find my gate at Long Beach?
LGB has no dedicated official PDF terminal map published online, but you don't need one — with only 11 gates split across two short concourses branching from a single checkpoint, the whole airport is walkable in a few minutes. The one thing to plan for: boarding is open-air on both concourses, so check the weather and dress accordingly even after you've cleared security.
A few habits that prevent last-minute sprints:
- Open your airline app two hours before departure. Gate assignments update in the app before they appear on printed boarding passes and sometimes before terminal displays are updated.
- Check departure screens immediately after clearing security. Every terminal at LGB has overhead departure boards near the checkpoint exit — confirming your gate here costs 30 seconds and can save a long detour.
- Note which security checkpoint serves your concourse. At multi-concourse airports, entering through the wrong checkpoint can mean exiting security and re-queuing, which adds 20 minutes or more.
- International arrivals follow the customs signs first. If you are connecting from an international arrival, clear U.S. Customs and Border Protection before looking for your domestic connection gate — the process is one-way.
What is the easiest way to navigate Long Beach?
Experienced travellers at LGB use a short checklist every time:
- Review the map before leaving home. Open the Long Beach official map on your phone while you are still home so the terminal layout is familiar.
- Know your terminal before you arrive. At airports with multiple separate buildings (JFK, LAX, DTW, MSP) confirm your terminal from your boarding pass — rideshare and taxi drivers need the correct terminal to drop you at the right curb.
- Use automated people-movers instead of walking. At large airports with trains (ATL Plane Train, DFW Skylink, DEN AGTS) a single train ride replaces 20–30 minutes of walking. Look for signs to the train immediately after clearing security.
- Follow colour-coded signage. Most airports (TPA Blue/Red, SEA North/South Satellite, PHX T3/T4) use colour or number coding from curbside through gates — picking the right colour zone at check-in means you do not cross the terminal twice.
- Check the live TSA wait before you leave. Knowing the current security wait at LGB lets you time your departure so you arrive at the gate relaxed, not sprinting.
Common questions about Long Beach maps
Where can I find the official LGB terminal map?
The official Long Beach terminal map is on the airport authority website at https://www.longbeach.gov/lgb. Maps are updated when new gates or concourses open; always verify your specific gate on your boarding pass.
How do I get between terminals at LGB?
LGB is a single, compact terminal building — there is no tram, train, or moving walkway. Both concourses branch off the shared Ticketing Lobby and the airport's one security checkpoint; walking between the South and North Concourses takes only a few minutes. The restored 1941 Streamline Moderne Historic Terminal building sits alongside the modern Ticketing Lobby but now houses rental car counters and airport administrative offices rather than passenger gates.
How do I find my gate at LGB?
LGB has no dedicated official PDF terminal map published online, but you don't need one — with only 11 gates split across two short concourses branching from a single checkpoint, the whole airport is walkable in a few minutes. The one thing to plan for: boarding is open-air on both concourses, so check the weather and dress accordingly even after you've cleared security. Your boarding pass shows the exact gate. Open your airline app about two hours before departure — gate assignments sometimes change after check-in closes. Look for departure boards throughout the terminal for real-time gate information.
What is the easiest way to navigate LGB?
Use the official interactive map at https://www.longbeach.gov/lgb before you arrive to familiarise yourself with the layout. LGB has no dedicated official PDF terminal map published online, but you don't need one — with only 11 gates split across two short concourses branching from a single checkpoint, the whole airport is walkable in a few minutes. The one thing to plan for: boarding is open-air on both concourses, so check the weather and dress accordingly even after you've cleared security.
What is in each LGB terminal?
South Concourse (Gates 1–4): The South Concourse holds 4 of LGB's 11 gates and is home to the airport's only full-service sit-down restaurant, Boathouse on the Bay, plus Sheldrake Coffee Roasting & Sweet Jill's Bakery and the Travel@Ease Gifts and News newsstand. Boarding is open-air — passengers walk out onto the tarmac to reach regional jets and narrowbody aircraft rather than using jet bridges. North Concourse (Gates 5–11): The North Concourse holds 7 of LGB's 11 gates and has the airport's largest concentration of food options: Long Beach Burger Bar, 4th Street Vine Wine & Beer Bar, Taco Beach Cantina, George's Greek Cafe, a second Sheldrake Coffee Roasting & Sweet Jill's Bakery location, and the 562 Experience Long Beach Business Journal gift shop. Like the South Concourse, boarding here is open-air across the tarmac. A roughly $37 million renovation of concourse seating, restrooms, and outdoor areas began in late 2025 and is expected to finish in 2027.
Leave-By calculator
Know exactly when to leave for LGB
The TSA Wait Times Leave-By calculator folds the live LGB security wait, your drive time, and terminal navigation into one exact time to leave home — so you reach your gate without guessing.
See also: Live LGB TSA wait times · LGB terminals guide · LGB security tips