Archer to Turn Hawthorne Airport Into ‘Grand Central Station for Air Taxis’

Electric air taxi developer could also acquire majority ownership of Jet Center Los Angeles, the airport’s lone FBO.

Jack Daleo

Friday, November 07, 2025 at 02:36 PM ET

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Hawthorne Municipal Airport could serve as the ‘operational hub’ for Archer’s Midnight air taxi in Los Angeles. [Courtesy: Archer Aviation]

Key Takeaways:

Archer Aviation acquired Hawthorne Municipal Airport for $126 million, designating it as its central operational hub for electric air taxi services in Los Angeles.
This strategic acquisition, supported by a new $650 million capital raise, is vital for Archer's plans to launch eVTOL air taxi services for the 2028 Olympic Games and establish a broader network across L.A.
Hawthorne Airport will serve as a critical facility for aircraft maintenance, storage, and testing of AI-powered air traffic and ground operations management for Archer's Midnight eVTOLs.
Archer continues to advance towards type certification for its Midnight aircraft, having also expanded its patent portfolio, as it prepares for urban commercial operations.

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Electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft developer Archer Aviation has secured what could be the crown jewel of its planned Los Angeles network.

The company revealed in its third-quarter earnings announcement on Thursday that it acquired Hawthorne Municipal Airport (KHHR), located less than 3 miles from Los Angeles International Airport (KLAX), for $126 million. Archer said Hawthorne will be its “operational hub” in Los Angeles, where it hopes to fly spectators, dignitaries, VIPs, and even athletes on its flagship Midnight air taxi during the 2028 Olympic Games.