Long Beach Airport Recognized by Esteemed Publications in the Same Week

On Wednesday, October 26, Long Beach Airport (LGB) was one of ten airports to land a spot on Condé Nast Traveler magazine’s “10 Best Airports in the U.S.” LGB was chosen by the magazine’s readers for the third consecutive year and climbed three spots to #7.

LGB's meet and greet area between the terminal and concourse

“We are very honored to have been named to this venerated list,” said Airport Director Jess L. Romo, A.A.E. “This recognition is a reflection of how satisfied our customers continue to be when traveling through Long Beach Airport.”

Inside LGB's concourse

Voters praised the open-air concourse with California vibes and the historic terminal, which reminds travelers of the glamorous Golden Age of Flying. Over 300,000 readers voted in this year’s poll and LGB earned an overall score of 77.92.

LGB's historic terminal

Soon after the Airport’s recognition, Long Beach was named SoCal’s Coolest Beach Town in the November 2016 issue of Sunset Magazine. LGB is proud to be part of a community recognized as SoCal’s hippest creative hub.

To see the full Condé Nast Traveler list which includes Long Beach destinations such as Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and Portland International Airport (PDX), click here. To read more, pick up the November 2016 issue of Sunset Magazine, available on newsstands everywhere.