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Aviation Around Los Angeles
A few noteworthies from day tripping around the aeronautical historic Los Angeles area.

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Best location to watch airplanes - LAX

lat:33.93094
lng:-118.41157

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Unbelievable plane spotting. Bring your camera and radio or just listen to the eager airline enthusiasts share their stories. Elevated view best after rainy day because the famous LA smog clears.

LAX Theme Building 1961

lat:33.94441393754909
lng:-118.40239807963371

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Flightpath Museum

6661 W. Imperial Hwy

El Segundo , CA

lat:33.93181
lng:-118.40572

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The Proud Bird Restaurant

11022 Aviation Blvd

Los Angeles , CA 90045

1-310-670-3093

lat:33.935537500693314
lng:-118.37794169783592

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Brunch and daily buffet lunch amid airplanes. Large windows give great view of landing airliners from around the world.

Spirit of Santa Monica DC3 and Museum of Flying

3100 Airport Avenue

Santa Monica , CA

lat:34.0147326
lng:-118.4485219

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The Spirit of Santa Monica DC3 aircraft is located in front of the Santa Monica Airport.

The classic 1942 Douglas DC-3 was donated by the Museum of Flying to the city in order for it to be displayed in a more spacious venue.

The Museum of Flying is located next to the airport and features 22,000 square feet of exhibit and displays all dedicated to aviation with a strong focus on the Douglas Aircraft Company.

The museum is the home to over two dozen historical aircraft including a BD-5 micro jet and a Wright Flyer replica.

Tip: Some aircraft are exhibited outside the museum.

Tomorrow's Aeronautical Museum

961 W. Alondra Blvd.

Compton , CA 90220

lat:33.890836
lng:-118.249077

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Clover Field 1919

lat:34.01546164384104
lng:-118.4467638283968

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Oldest airport now operating in Los Angeles County. Site of many famous events in aviation history. Pilots and planes using this field were active in pioneering the development of aviation. Site of the first round the world flight, March 17, 1923.

Dedicated March 14, 1959 by La Tijera Parlor No. 282.

Native Daughters of the Golden West

Fly DC Jets

lat:33.82686916603075
lng:-118.14070046788186

Goodyear Blimp Base

19200 South Main Street

Gardena , CA

1-330-796-3127

lat:33.85509215044094
lng:-118.27633023262024

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Goodyear has long been known for their blimps and this is the place to see them up close and personal.

The presiding blimp for California is the “Spirit of America.”

The base offers free tours twice a week on rotating days, so, be sure to check the website for the current schedule.

Goodyear blimps are an iconic part of American history seen at floating over an assortment of events.

The Spirit of America has been featured in such television shows as The apprentice, The Today Show, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Discovery’s Really Big Things, The Bachelor, The Late Show, and The Tonight Show.

Hangar 1 - Oldest at LAX

lat:33.93357
lng:-118.38421

Only remaining building from original LAX airport. DHL facility now.

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