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Compton/Woodley Airport (CPM)
Overview
Location
901 W Alondra Blvd
Compton , CA 90220
(310) 631-8140
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Compton/Woodley Airport
Events
Announcements / News
Proposed New Airport Terminal Building – We Want Your Input
The current airport terminal building is over 30 years old and does not adequately meet the existing and future needs of general aviation and the local communities. Public Works proposes to design and build a new airport terminal building to (1) enhance airport access; (2) modernize infrastructure to meet existing and future needs for general aviation and the local communities; and (3) create a safe and welcoming space for community gatherings, meetings, workshops, programs, events, activities, and training opportunities. For more information and to complete an online survey, please visit https://pw.lacounty.gov/projects/proposed-terminal-compton-woodley-airport.
Introduction
Compton/Woodley Airport is located in the City of Compton, approximately 15 miles south of Downtown Los Angeles, with convenient access to the 91, 105, 110, and 710 Freeways. The non-towered airport facilitates approximately 60,000 GA takeoffs and landings each year on its parallel 3,322-foot runways.
First utilized as an airfield in 1924, the airport has been owned and operated by LA County since 1966 and is publicly available to GA aircraft 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It sits on 77 acres and is home to more than 180 based aircraft and numerous aviation-related businesses.
Current Airport Events / Activities / Opportunities
LA County airports host and support—along with aviation, non-profit, and community partners—various events that are open to the general public. These include static aircraft displays, fly-ins, air races, air shows, and open houses. Opportunities for youth to explore aviation careers are also available.
Visit our Events and Activities Calendar to learn about upcoming public events, activities, and opportunities at our airports.
Additionally, airport tours and off-airport visits are provided to local schools, youth organizations—such as the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, and civic groups that want to learn more about our airports specifically, and aviation in general.
Contact the airport manager at one of our five airports to schedule an on- or off-airport visit for your group.
Community Information
Compton/Woodley Airport offers various facilities, services, opportunities, events, and activities available to local communities and their residents.
Airport Facilities
- Terminal building
- Aircraft viewing area
- Conference and meeting facilities
- Event spaces
Airport Services
- Flight training
- Aircraft charter
- Aerial sightseeing tours
- Airport tours
- Presentations for local school career days
- Partnerships with local organizations to facilitate community programs (recycling, hazardous waste collection, food and clothing drives, vaccination sites, cooling centers, etc.)
Non-Profit and Other Aviation Organizations
Other Information
Airport Events and Activities
Visit the Events and Activities webpage to learn more about upcoming public events at the airports and how to request a tour of the airports.
Pilot Resources
Airport Overview
Compton/Woodley Airport, a non-towered airport, features parallel 3,322-foot asphalt runways (7L/25R and 7R/25L) and has ample capacity to safely and efficiently accommodate a wide range of fixed-wing and rotor-wing aircraft.
The airport offers nearby access to various destinations, including:
- BMO Stadium (12 miles)
- Crypto.com Arena (14 miles)
- Disneyland Resort (21 miles)
- Dodger Stadium (18 miles)
- Downtown Los Angeles (16 miles)
- Financial District, Los Angeles (17 miles)
- Long Beach (12 miles)
- Los Angeles Convention Center (14 miles)
- Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) (13 miles)
- Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum (11 miles)
- Manhattan Beach (13 miles)
- SoFi Stadium (11 miles)
- University of Southern California (12 miles)
Products and Services
- Aviation fuel
- Aircraft maintenance
- Aircraft flight training
- Aircraft Painting
- Aircraft rental
- Pilot lounge and flight planning facilities
- Transient (visitor) aircraft parking
- Aircraft Banner Tow
Noise Abatement Program
LA County airports are surrounded by noise-sensitive residential and commercial areas. As such, each airport endeavors to be an asset, not a nuisance, to their respective local communities. In order to help mitigate potential negative impacts from aircraft operations and enhance compatibility with the surrounding communities, the Department of Public Works maintains a proactive noise-mitigation program with requested visual flight rules (VFR) flight paths, operational restrictions, and limited activities during certain hours of the day.
Pilots should be aware that LA County airports‘ neighbors—residents, business owners, visitors, and wildlife—are sensitive to aircraft noise. Airports’ staff ask that pilots follow these noise abatement procedures—only when practical and consistent with the safe operation of aircraft—to protect the quality of life for LA County community members:
- All aircraft shall fly the landing pattern so as to remain south of the airport. Flight patterns north of the airport are prohibited. Runway 25L and 25R arrivals — standard left-hand pattern. Runway 7L and 7R arrivals – standard right-hand pattern.
- All aircraft operating at Compton/Woodley Airport should broadcast intentions on Compton Unicom/Traffic frequency.
- Touch-and-go landings are not permitted.
- No traffic pattern practice between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m.
- Aircraft shall not linger on runway. If a delay is necessary, the aircraft should taxi clear of runway.
- Helicopters shall not air-taxi, or hover over, or in close proximity to people, vehicles, or other aircraft.
- Avoid school 1/2 mile east of runway centerline when approaching Runway 25 and departing Runway 7.
- Straight-in approaches or departures are not recommended.
- Helicopters shall not practice any of the following: hover-taxi, air-taxi, full down auto rotations or run-on landings on any runway, taxiway, ramp, or non-movement area (grass in-field), except as authorized, in writing, by the Director of Aviation for the County of Los Angeles, or his designee.
Disclaimer: The above noise abatement procedures should only be used for flight planning. Pilots should read back and follow all Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) air traffic control instructions.
Useful Links
The following resources provide general information pertaining to airport operations:
- Airport Facility Directory (AFD)
- AirNav Website
- Notices to Air Missions (NOTAMs) and Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs)
Fuel Availability and Pricing
The following aviation fuel services are available. Please contact the fuel provider for current prices.
Los Angeles County Airports
- Self-service Avgas (100LL)
- Contact: (310) 292-7442
Hangar and Tie-Down Rental Information
Please contact the Compton/Woodley Airport – Airport Manager’s Office at (310) 631-8140 for more information on available tie-downs and hangar space.
Tenant Resources
Commercial Café
Tenants have access to Commercial Café, an online portal through which they can submit lease/license payments, read announcements, and place requests for maintenance. All online payment transactions are secure and meet the Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliance standards. Click the button below to access the Airport Tenant Portal.
Airport Administration Contacts
901 West Alondra Boulevard
Compton, CA 90220
Latanya Collier, Airport Manager
lcollier@dpw.lacounty.gov
Airport Office (310) 631-8140
Other Useful Links
Airport Businesses
Airport Businesses/Service Providers
| Business | Description | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Celebrity Helicopters | Helicopter Charter | (877) 999-2099 |
| Fly Compton Aero Club | Flight Training | (310) 554-4616 |
| Fly Compton Foundation | Aviation Education / Non-Profit | (310) 554-4616 |
| Sky Ads | Banner Towing | (310) 638-8000 |
| So Cal Aero Works | Aircraft Paint Shop | (877) 725-6652 |
| Tomorrow’s Aeronautical Museum | Museum | (310) 618-1155 |
| Van Wagner Aerial Media | Banner Towing | (954) 989-2086 |
General Business Information
For additional information about the airport’s business rules and regulations, please visit the LA County Airports Business Resources page.
Minimum Standards and Permits
View Compton/Woodley Airport’s minimum standards and permits document.
Brief History
The Airport dates to 1924 when the land was purchased from the local school district by a private individual to be used as an airport. It is one of the oldest airports in the Los Angeles Basin and was named in honor of Earl W. Woodley, who owned, developed, and operated the airport from 1936 until his death in 1962.
Over the years, the airport expanded to include two parallel runways, was used by the military as an aviation depot during the WWII years and was purchased by the County in 1966.
The airport has a rich and diverse history, particularly in training African American pilots. James Woods, one of the first African American pilots who trained there, was the first African American to work for Lockheed, served as a flight instructor for the Tuskegee Flight Institute with the Army Air Corps, and later served as an Airport Commissioner for the County of Los Angeles. There are so many other similar stories throughout the history of the airport.
Today, Compton/Woodley Airport is a thriving general aviation airport, facilitating approximately 90,000 general aviation aircraft takeoffs and landings during 2025. The airport is home to over 150 based aircraft, various aviation businesses and non-profit aviation organizations including the Experimental Aircraft Association, Fly Compton Foundation, and California Black Aviators Association. With state-of-the art navigational aids and an advanced weather reporting Automated Weather Observing System (AWOS), the airport safely and efficiently accommodates a wide range of fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft ranging from small two-seat, single-engine propeller aircraft up to much larger and higher capacity turbo-prop and jet aircraft.
Overall, the airport plays a vital role in the nation’s integrated system of airports and is an asset to the local communities, serving the diverse constituents of the City of Compton and the broader County of Los Angeles.
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