Archer Aviation will acquire Los Angeles’ Hawthorne Airport for $126 million, creating a hub for its air taxi network and AI testbed.

Amid a flurry of announcements showing that it's going from strength to strength, electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) maker Archer has said it's purchasing an airport in Los Angeles from which its futuristic vehicles will launch and land.

Archer Aviation acquires a ground lease at Hawthorne Municipal Airport, planning to make it a hub for its electric air-taxi service, amidst mixed reactions from locals and an increase in its stock value.

The article Flying Taxi Startup Buys CA Airport As Test Bed For AI Aviation appeared first on San Francisco Patch. SAN JOSE, CA — As part of its plan to have air taxis zipping high above California traffic in time for the 2028 Olympics, Archer Aviation recently purchased a Los Angeles County airport to serve as the hub of its local operations.

Archer Aviation ( ($ACHR) ) has issued an update. On November 5, 2025, Archer Aviation entered into agreements to acquire the master lease of

Most people don’t think much about their local airport — until they realize how much of their community’s money it quietly consumes.

VTOL air taxi developer Archer Aviation announced the acquisition of an existing airport facility in Los Angeles.

Major airports need to meet a higher target for reducing flights on Tuesday after already canceling thousands.