Aviation

Overview

SCAG’s Aviation Program is responsible for developing the aviation element of the Connect SoCal Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy, gathering data and conducting research on aviation trends and issues, collaborating with airports and partner agencies (e.g., the Federal Aviation Administration and the Caltrans Division of Aeronautics) on airport ground access and aviation systems planning, staffing the Aviation Technical Advisory Committee, and providing information and data to the Transportation Committee.

Statistics & Analysis

Explore historical and current data from each SCAG commercial airport. Information on air passengers, tons of air cargo, and aircraft operations is collected monthly and compiled annually. 

Resources

Information about aviation systems planning and research, and some of the airports in the region, can be found on the following websites.

State, Federal, and International Agencies 

Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) 
Part of the National Academies, the program conducts research and guidance for near-term issues facing the aviation industry. 

Caltrans Division of Aeronautics 
The Caltrans Division of Aeronautics conducts safety inspections of airports in California and guides land use compatibility near airports. 

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) 
The Federal Aviation Administration regulates the air transportation system in the United States to ensure safety and efficiency. 

International Air Transport Association (IATA) 
The International Air Transport Association supports aviation with global standards for airline safety, security, efficiency, and sustainability. 

International Civil Aeronautics Organization (ICAO) 
The International Civil Aeronautics Organization is an agency of the United Nations and sets safe and orderly standards for international airport development. 

Commercial Service and Select General Aviation/Reliever Airports 

Imperial County – Imperial County Airport (IPL) 
The Imperial County Airport is the only commercial service airport in Imperial County. 

Los Angeles County – Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) 
The Hollywood Burbank Airport, formerly Bob Hope Airport, is a medium hub commercial airport served daily by 29 Metrolink and 10 Amtrak trains. 

Los Angeles County – Long Beach Airport (LGB) 
In 2012, the Long Beach Airport opened a new, modern, comfortable, and inviting passenger terminal. 

Los Angeles County – Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) 
The Los Angeles International Airport is the most common departure airport in the world. 

Los Angeles County – Palmdale Airport (PMD) 
The city of Palmdale owns the Palmdale Airport. 

Orange County – John Wayne Airport (SNA) 
The John Wayne Airport is the only commercial service airport in Orange County. The airport has nonstop service to over 20 destinations. 

Riverside County – March Inland Port (RIV) 
March Inland Port features the longest runway in California, measuring 13,300 feet. 

Riverside County – Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) 
The Palm Springs International Airport was named one of the top 10 U.S. “Most Stress Free” airports by smartertravel.com. 

San Bernardino County – Ontario International Airport (ONT) 
The Ontario International Airport has seven passenger airlines that offer over 420 flights per week. 

San Bernardino County – San Bernardino International Airport (SBD) 
The San Bernardino International Airport has appeared in numerous Hollywood productions, including The Fast and the Furious, The Aviator, and Terminator 3

San Bernardino County – Southern California Logistics Airport (VCV) 
The Southern California Logistics Airport, the former George Air Force Base, boasts 360 days per year of Visual Flight Rule conditions. 

Ventura County – Oxnard Airport (OXR) 
Oxnard Airport (OXR) The Oxnard Airport has been a Ventura County asset for over 65 years.