Aviation
SCAG’s Aviation Program is responsible for developing the aviation element of the Connect SoCal Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy, gathering data and conducting research on aviation trends and issues, collaborating with airports and partner agencies (e.g., the Federal Aviation Administration and the Caltrans Division of Aeronautics) on airport ground access and aviation systems planning, staffing the Aviation Technical Advisory Committee, and providing information and data to the Transportation Committee.
Statistics & Analysis
Explore historical and current data from each SCAG commercial airport. Information on air passengers, tons of air cargo, and aircraft operations is collected monthly and compiled annually.
- SCAG Commercial Airport System Map
- SCAG Region (BUR, SNA, LGB, LAX, ONT, PSP)
- Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR)
- John Wayne Airport (SNA)
- Long Beach Airport (LGB)
- Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
- Ontario International Airport (ONT)
- Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)
- Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD)
Resources
Information about aviation systems planning and research, and some of the airports in the region, can be found on the following websites.
- State, Federal, and International Agencies
Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP)
Part of the National Academies, the program conducts research and guidance for near-term issues facing the aviation industry.Caltrans Division of Aeronautics
The Caltrans Division of Aeronautics conducts safety inspections of airports in California and guides land use compatibility near airports.Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
The Federal Aviation Administration regulates the air transportation system in the United States to ensure safety and efficiency.International Air Transport Association (IATA)
The International Air Transport Association supports aviation with global standards for airline safety, security, efficiency, and sustainability.International Civil Aeronautics Organization (ICAO)
The International Civil Aeronautics Organization is an agency of the United Nations and sets safe and orderly standards for international airport development.- Commercial Service and Select General Aviation/Reliever Airports
Imperial County – Imperial County Airport (IPL)
The Imperial County Airport is the only commercial service airport in Imperial County.Los Angeles County – Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR)
The Hollywood Burbank Airport, formerly Bob Hope Airport, is a medium hub commercial airport served daily by 29 Metrolink and 10 Amtrak trains.Los Angeles County – Long Beach Airport (LGB)
In 2012, the Long Beach Airport opened a new, modern, comfortable, and inviting passenger terminal.Los Angeles County – Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
The Los Angeles International Airport is the most common departure airport in the world.Los Angeles County – Palmdale Airport (PMD)
The city of Palmdale owns the Palmdale Airport.Orange County – John Wayne Airport (SNA)
The John Wayne Airport is the only commercial service airport in Orange County. The airport has nonstop service to over 20 destinations.Riverside County – March Inland Port (RIV)
March Inland Port features the longest runway in California, measuring 13,300 feet.Riverside County – Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)
The Palm Springs International Airport was named one of the top 10 U.S. “Most Stress Free” airports by smartertravel.com.San Bernardino County – Ontario International Airport (ONT)
The Ontario International Airport has seven passenger airlines that offer over 420 flights per week.San Bernardino County – San Bernardino International Airport (SBD)
The San Bernardino International Airport has appeared in numerous Hollywood productions, including The Fast and the Furious, The Aviator, and Terminator 3.San Bernardino County – Southern California Logistics Airport (VCV)
The Southern California Logistics Airport, the former George Air Force Base, boasts 360 days per year of Visual Flight Rule conditions.Ventura County – Oxnard Airport (OXR)
Oxnard Airport (OXR) The Oxnard Airport has been a Ventura County asset for over 65 years.
SoCal Airport Access and Mobility Study
SCAG is launching a regional airport passenger and employee survey to better understand how people travel to and from Southern California’s airports. The study will analyze ground access patterns, preferences, and challenges for the purpose of informing planning for congestion relief, safety, and multimodal connectivity.
Project Goals
The project seeks to create data to inform airport access improvements, encourage alternatives to private automobile use, and support regional planning efforts leading up to major events like the 2028 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Stages of the Study
This project begins with an existing conditions analysis to document the region’s airports, access facilities, and connecting transportation networks. After the analysis, SCAG will design and administer passenger and employee surveys—both in-person and online—to capture travel behavior, access choices, and user preferences. The collected data will then be analyzed, summarized, and published in technical reports to guide regional planning and airport access improvements.
Study Airports
The study will cover the region’s eight major commercial airports:
- Hollywood Burbank Airport
- Imperial County Airport
- Long Beach Airport, Los Angeles International Airport
- Palm Springs International Airport
- Ontario International Airport
- John Wayne Airport/Orange County
- San Bernardino International Airport
The study will also look two select reliever airports, which are yet to be finalized.
Funding, Partners, and Timeline
SCAG will coordinate with airport operators, Caltrans, the Federal Aviation Administration, and regional transportation agencies through the Aviation Technical Advisory Committee and other forums.
The project is funded by a Caltrans Strategic Partnership Grant and will conclude by June 2027.