Hughes Airport
Daylight today(Sep 4, 2026, local time)
About 12h 49m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.
About Hughes Airport
The Hughes Airport was a private airport owned by Howard Hughes for the Hughes Aircraft Company. It was located just north of the Westchester bluffs and district of Los Angeles, California, from 1940 until its closure in 1985. It was directly south of and along Jefferson Boulevard and Ballona Creek, the location of the present-day neighborhood of Playa Vista.
Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.
Live traffic nearby
Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.
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Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (0)
No runway data recorded for this airport.
Airspace in this area(4)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOS ANGELES CLASS B AREA A | Class B | Controlled | GND | 10000 ft MSL |
| LOS ANGELES CLASS B AREA N | Class B | Controlled | 5000 ft MSL | 10000 ft MSL |
| LOS ANGELES CLASS D | Class D | Controlled | GND | 2700 ft MSL |
| SANTA MONICA CLASS D | Class D | Controlled | GND | 2700 ft MSL |
Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.
Tall obstacles nearby
| Obstacle | Height AGL | Top (MSL) | Lit |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Bank Tower | 1,017 ft | 328 ft | — |
| Aon Center | 863 ft | 390 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 804 ft | 351 ft | — |
| Two California Plaza | 751 ft | 318 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 748 ft | 423 ft | — |
| Gas Company Tower | 748 ft | 407 ft | — |
| Wells Fargo Tower | 728 ft | 472 ft | — |
| 777 Tower | 719 ft | 305 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Hughes Airport located?
Hughes Airport is closed located in Culver City, United States, at an elevation of 17 ft (5 m).
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Hughes Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.