Air Taxi Landing Site Coming to Downtown Los Angeles

AEG and Archer Aviation have unveiled plans for downtown Los Angeles’s first air taxi landing site—a vertiport at L.A. Live. The exclusive partnership aims to let riders take Archer’s Midnight electric air taxis on 10- to 20-minute trips that can otherwise take up to two hours in traffic.

Key Takeaways

• AEG and Archer Aviation are developing downtown L.A.’s first vertiport at the L.A. Live sports and entertainment district.
• Archer’s Midnight air taxis seat four passengers, fly up to 150 mph, and produce zero operating emissions with far less noise than helicopters.
• The planned Los Angeles network also includes LAX, SoFi Stadium, USC, Hollywood Burbank Airport, Santa Monica, and Orange County.
• An initial feasibility study is complete; the exact landing spot and guest-experience plans are still being reviewed.
• Archer is the official air taxi provider for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and Team USA.

What Is Happening With the Downtown Air Taxi Landing Site?

This morning, AEG and Archer Aviation announced a multiyear partnership to build downtown’s first “vertiport”—a vertical takeoff and landing site for electric air taxis—at L.A. Live. The deal, brokered by AEG Global Partnerships, names publicly traded Archer as the exclusive air taxi partner of L.A. Live.

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How Fast Could an Air Taxi Trip Actually Be?

According to Robb Report, the goal is point-to-point flights of about 10 to 20 minutes on routes that can stretch to two hours by car in traffic. Archer’s Midnight aircraft carry four passengers, reach speeds of up to 150 mph, and offer far less noise plus zero operating emissions compared with traditional helicopters.

Archer already plans a wider Los Angeles network covering SoFi Stadium, USC, LAX, Hollywood Burbank Airport, and locations in Santa Monica and Orange County. Hawthorne Airport, which Archer recently acquired, is set to serve as the central operational hub.

When Will the Vertiport Be Ready—and Why Does It Matter?

The companies say they have finished the initial feasibility study, including land-use and airspace reviews, power availability, and community impact. The next phase—reviewing operational approach and guest experience—is underway. Exactly where the taxis will land and take off at L.A. Live has not yet been determined.

AEG Global Partnerships president and COO Nick Baker said the collaboration is meant to enhance the fan experience around major sports and live-entertainment events. Archer founder and CEO Adam Goldstein called the downtown site a flagship addition ahead of the LA28 Games, noting Archer’s role as official air taxi provider for the 2028 Olympics and Team USA. Downtown L.A. will also serve as a central hub for 18 Olympic and Paralympic sports. A Midnight air taxi will be on display at L.A. Live through Tuesday.