Once There By Air

Arriving from the north, transit of LAX is a breeze using the Special Flight Rules corridor. General aviation traffic usually lands on 26L. From the west and south, expect to be cleared to Signal Hill for a left downwind to runway 26L. Pattern altitude is 1000 feet.

Contact Clearance Delivery, even before VFR flights, before contacting Ground for taxi. For Rwy 26L ops and taxiing from Signature Aviation, expect to be offered a run-up in the convenient large run-up area adjacent to taxiway Foxtrot, then contact ground for taxi to the hold line for 26L.

The best transient parking and fuel are available from Signature Aviation, located south of runway 26L. 2025 charges are $26/night for parking, a one-time $8 infrastructure fee, plus a $30 handling fee, waived with a 10-gallon fuel purchase. Multiple local trips per stay can be negotiated with no additional handling fees. Atlantic Aviation also provides FBO services at LGB, but with higher rates, while also charging a facility fee per arrival, not over the entire trip, which adds up for local flights.

Rentals available on the field, with Go Rentals or Enterprise/National from Signature, Avis turn-in from other rental locations available at Atlantic Aviation.

Tons of local eateries.

Many local hotels with shuttle service.

You're right in the heart of southern California. Head to the beach!