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Long Beach Airport Marks 90th Anniversary With Saturday 'Fly-In'
The "Fly-In" is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday on Taxiway B. Visitors can see classic airplanes, talk to pilots and learn about the airport's history.
Southern California aviation fans can celebrate the history of Long Beach Airport on Saturday as pilots fly in and show off their classic airplanes.
"Long Beach has 90 years of rich aviation history, and the Fly-In is a great opportunity for the community to see some amazing planes up close and personal,” Long Beach Mayor Bob Foster said.
Several of the airport's tenants are bringing their most iconic airplanes, including a DC-3, a Gulfstream II, a War Dog and many more. Owners will be on hand to answer questions.
The free event will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 16, on Taxiway B on the airfield. Free parking is available at East Wardlow Road and Globemaster Way.
The event also will feature the Aquarium of the Pacific Aquarium on Wheels mobile tide pool exhibit and a JetBlue Airways flight giveaway. Food trucks and vendors will be selling items.
In 1923, the Long Beach City Council set aside 150 acres near the intersection of Spring and Cherry streets for use as an airfield. Before that, the only "airport" in Long Beach was the beach, where takeoffs and landings were best made at low tide.
The airport now hosts four airlines offering non-stop service to 13 U.S. cities and serving over 3 million commercial airline passengers annually while supporting the general-aviation community.
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