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]

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Archer Aviation acquired Hawthorne Municipal Airport for $126 million, designating it as the central operational hub for its electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxi network in Los Angeles.
The company secured $650 million in new capital to fund its ambitious plans, including becoming the official air taxi provider for the 2028 Olympic Games and developing a comprehensive network of vertiports across the Los Angeles area.
Hawthorne Airport will serve as a critical site for eVTOL maintenance, storage, and testing of AI-powered air traffic management, as Archer progresses towards type certification for its Midnight aircraft.

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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.