Long Beach Airport’s Festival of Flight Returns on Saturday, October 19, 2024! 

Thousands of attendees are expected at the Airport’s signature annual event, which will be closing out the celebration of LGB’s 100th anniversary. The popular free event is returning with aircraft on static display, live music, activities for kids, food and beer trucks and helicopter rides for purchase. 

Festival of Flight is free and open to the public between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the west end of the airfield at 3590 East Wardlow Road. Attendees are advised to bring water, wear sensible shoes and be prepared to be outdoors, rain or shine. Coolers will not be allowed, and bags will be subject to search. Service animals will be permitted, but pets will not. 

Parking for Festival of Flight:

Onsite Event Parking: 
Limited parking is located near the event entrance at the intersection of E Wardlow Rd and Globemaster Way at 3590 East Wardlow Road, Long Beach, CA. 90807. 

Shuttle Parking Location:
Offsite overflow parking is available at 3880 Kilroy Airport Way (ground level). Shuttle service will transport visitors to and from Festival of Flight.

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