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Ultimate Guide to Long Beach Airport's Festival of Flight
The Festival of Flight returns to Long Beach Airport in 2025, bringing the community together to celebrate aviation.
This free event features aircraft displays, live music, kid-friendly activities, and plenty of food and drinks to enjoy. Join thousands of visitors for an unforgettable experience honoring Long Beach’s aviation history.
2025 Event Details
Date & Time
The Festival of Flight returns Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 9am-4pm.
Location
Festival of Flight 2025 will be hosted on the west end of the airfield. Enter this address into your maps: LGB Airfield - Taxiway E, 3590 E. Wardlow Road, Long Beach, CA 90807
Important Note: If you enter “Long Beach Airport” into your maps, it will direct you to the wrong end of the airport.
Admission
The Festival of Flight is FREE to attend and open to the public.
What To Expect
Visitors to the Festival of Flight can expect an afternoon packed full of fun! In addition to various aircraft on display (stay tuned to the official website for updates on specific displays), live music, food trucks, and kid-friendly activities will be available.
Event FAQ
What should I bring to the event?
Please keep an eye on the forecast, as this event will occur rain or shine. Attendees are encouraged to bring water, sunscreen, and comfortable shoes. You are permitted to bring in food and non-alcoholic beverages into the festival, but note that coolers are not allowed. For everyone’s safety, bags may be searched at the gate, and TSA-prohibited items are not permitted inside the Festival.
Can I bring my pet?
Only service animals are allowed inside the Festival. The pavement on the airfield may become dangerously hot, making it unsafe for pets.
What is the best way to get there?
Rideshare, public transportation, or parking in the overflow structure is recommended. Overflow parking will be available at 4901 Airport Plaza Drive (enter on Clark Avenue), and a complimentary shuttle will be provided to and from the event.
Overflow Parking Lot
4901 Airport Plaza Drive, Long Beach, CA 90807
