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Nearest Airport to East Los Angeles: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to East Los Angeles is Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR), about 19 km (12 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Long Beach International Airport (LGB), 23 km away.

Closest airport HHR Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport 19 km · 12 mi · ~20 min by car
Closest international LGB Long Beach International Airport 23 km · 14 mi · ~25 min by car

Airports near East Los Angeles

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    Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesHawthorne, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    HHR 19 km12 mi · ~20 min
  2. 2
    Long Beach International Airport Flag of United StatesLong Beach, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    LGB 23 km14 mi · ~25 min
  3. 3
    Los Angeles International Airport Flag of United StatesLos Angeles, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    LAX 24 km15 mi · ~25 min
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    Santa Monica Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesSanta Monica, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    SMO 26 km16 mi · ~28 min
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    Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport Flag of United StatesBurbank, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    BUR 26 km16 mi · ~28 min
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    Los Alamitos Army Air Field Flag of United StatesLos Alamitos, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    KSLI 28 km18 mi · ~30 min
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    Van Nuys Airport Flag of United StatesVan Nuys, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    VNY 36 km22 mi · ~38 min
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    John Wayne Orange County International Airport Flag of United StatesSanta Ana, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    SNA 48 km30 mi · ~51 min
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    Ontario International Airport Flag of United StatesOntario, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    ONT 53 km33 mi · ~57 min
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    Riverside Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesRiverside, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    RAL 68 km42 mi · ~1 h 12 min

Small airfields nearby

Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of East Los Angeles; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to East Los Angeles?

The nearest airport to East Los Angeles is Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR), about 19 km (12 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Long Beach International Airport (LGB), 23 km away.

Which international airport is closest to East Los Angeles?

Long Beach International Airport (LGB) is 23 km from East Los Angeles in a straight line — roughly 25 min by car.

What other airports are near East Los Angeles?

Long Beach International Airport (LGB) — 23 km, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) — 24 km and Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) — 26 km.

How long does it take to get from East Los Angeles to Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport?

About 20 min by car for the 19 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.