Archer Aviation Acquires Hawthorne Airport Ahead Of LA Air Taxi Launch

Archer Aviation has signed definitive purchase agreements to acquire complete control of Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR) in Los Angeles for $126 million in cash, positioning the 80-acre field as the company’s primary hub for its LA-based air taxi network. The facility is also set to serve as a testbed for AI-powered air and ground operations, with the site located within 3 miles of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).