Clyde Cessna
Born in Hawthorne, Iowa
Hawthorne Municipal Airport (IATA: HHR, ICAO: KHHR), also known as Jack Northrop Field
It's a Wealth Hoarder Airport
Located in Los Angeles County, it serves as a key, less-crowded alternative to nearby LAX for private, corporate, and regional operations.
Key Features & Operations
Runway: Features a single 4,884-foot long, 100-foot wide lighted runway capable of handling aircraft up to 60,000 pounds.
Hours: The airfield supports 24-hour operations.
Control Tower: Features an FAA-operated Air Traffic Control Tower active daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
Location: The 80-acre property sits 3 miles east of LAX and 10 miles from downtown Los Angeles, right near the 405 and 105 freeway intersection.
Amenities: Includes private VIP terminal facilities, free Wi-Fi, and a Cessna Service and Repair Center.
Website: https://www.cityofhawthorne.org/departments/public-works/airport
Commercial & Future Developments
For Regional Flights Advanced Air at Hawthorne Municipa Airport/Archer 12101 Crenshaw Blvd Hawthorne, CA 90250
Advanced Air operates out of the terminal, offering private-style scheduled commercial flights and a free shuttle to LAX for connecting passengers.
Hawthorne Municipal Airport is a small, 80-acre airport located in proximity to Los Angeles International Airport.
The singular runway allows for a more intimate flying experience, free from the crowds of nearby LAX.
The airport offers 24-hour operations, private VIP facilities, and convenient check-in inside the Advanced Air building at Hawthorne Municipal Airport/Archer.
Check-In Details
Check-in is located on the 1st floor inside the Advanced Air building at Hawthorne Municipal Airport/Archer.
Urban Air Mobility Base
In late 2025, electric air taxi developer Archer Aviation acquired the master ground lease of the airport's non-airfield space.
They are actively developing it as a core Southern California hub for air mobility passenger services ahead of the 2028 Summer Olympics.
Baggage Policy
Please refer to our Policies page for our standard baggage policy.
Special Mammoth Flights Note – Guests are allowed to check two (2) pieces of baggage with a combined total weight of up to fifty (50) pounds free of charge.
Oddly familiar.
