Long Beach
Queen Mary & Long Beach
The 1936 ocean liner docked in Long Beach harbor.
View tourPort of Los Angeles Flight Tour
The busiest container port in the Western Hemisphere.
About This Flight
Together with neighboring Long Beach, the Port of Los Angeles handles a huge share of America's imports. From above, the cranes, container stacks, the green Vincent Thomas Bridge and the battleship USS Iowa museum make an unforgettable industrial landscape.
Add nearby sights to your route
- Queen Mary & Long Beach — The 1936 ocean liner docked in Long Beach harbor.
- Palos Verdes Peninsula — Rugged cliffs, coves and Point Vicente Lighthouse.
- Catalina Channel Views — Catalina Island on the horizon across the channel.
Questions About the Port of Los Angeles Tour
How close do we fly to the Port of Los Angeles?
All flights follow FAA altitude rules and air traffic control instructions. Your instructor will position the airplane for the best legal view and the best photos.
Can I fly the airplane over the Port of Los Angeles?
Yes. On Discovery-style flights you can take the controls under your instructor's supervision for as much of the flight as you like.
What's the best time of day?
Mornings can have marine layer near the coast; afternoons are usually clear; sunset and night flights offer dramatic light. We'll recommend the best time for your route.
