Torrance Zamperini Field (TOA) | Private Jet Hub Near Torrance

Torrance Zamperini at a Glance

Torrance Zamperini Field (KTOA/TOA), owned by the City of Torrance, is a busy general-aviation reliever in the South Bay area of Los Angeles. It has two asphalt runways — 11L/29R at 5,001 ft and 11R/29L at 3,000 ft — plus a helipad, a Class D control tower on 124.0, and is home to the Robinson Helicopter factory. There is no Jet-A on the field and a strict noise program: a departure curfew, a permanent exclusion of certain turbojets, and no customs. It is a piston, training and helicopter field rather than a practical business-jet base.

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Torrance Zamperini Field, 3301 Airport Dr, Torrance, CA 90505

Airport Specifications

Airport Identity
Airport Name	Torrance Zamperini Field
ICAO Code	KTOA
IATA Code	TOA
FAA Identifier	TOA
Address	3301 Airport Dr, Torrance, CA 90505
Elevation	103 ft MSL
Coordinates	33.8034° N, 118.3396° W
Owner / Operator	City of Torrance
Phone	+1-310-784-7913
FAA Data	AirNav TOA

Operations & Facilities
Runways	11L/29R: 5,001 ft (Asphalt) 11R/29L: 3,000 ft (Asphalt)
FBOs	Robinson Helicopter Company
Customs	No
Fuel	Jet-A, 100LL
Hours	24/7
Approaches	RNAV, Visual
Tower / Freq	124.0
Weight Limit	Jet curfew; certain turbojets banned; no Jet-A
Annual Operations	65,000+

Runways & Approaches

Torrance Zamperini Field has two asphalt runways. The primary, 11L/29R, measures 5,001 x 150 ft; the parallel 11R/29L is 3,000 x 75 ft and serves light singles and training traffic. A dedicated helipad (H1) supports the heavy helicopter activity generated by the on-field Robinson Helicopter factory. The field sits at 103 ft MSL, so density altitude is rarely a limiting factor.

On paper the 5,001 ft main runway could accommodate a light jet, but in practice KTOA is not set up for jet charter. The airport carries only 100LL avgas — there is no Jet-A on the field — and the City of Torrance enforces a strict noise ordinance that permanently excludes certain turbojet types and closes the field to departures overnight (2200-0700 weekdays, 2200-0800 weekends and holidays). Approaches are RNAV (GPS) and visual. Operators planning a South Bay jet trip should look to nearby Hawthorne (KHHR), Long Beach (KLGB), or Van Nuys (KVNY) for full FBO and fueling support.

FBOs & Ground Services

Full-service fixed-base operators handle private traffic here, offering Jet-A, hangarage, customs coordination, and concierge ground transportation. Arrange handling in advance for peak-season and after-hours arrivals.

South Bay Aviation

Full-service general-aviation operator offering 100LL avgas, flight training, aircraft rental and a flying club. No Jet-A. Reach them on 122.95 or +1-310-791-5454.

Great American Aviation

Self-service 100LL fueling plus hangar leasing and sales. No jet fuel. UNICOM 122.95, +1-310-534-2333.

Torrance Flite Park

Light-GA fuel and tiedowns serving the local piston fleet (100LL only). +1-310-373-2222.

Robinson Helicopter Company

The Robinson factory headquarters on the field — a manufacturer and rotorcraft service center, not a transient business-jet FBO.

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Aircraft Registered in TORRANCE (293)

293 aircraft are registered to owners in TORRANCE, CA according to the FAA Aircraft Registry. Showing 20 of 293. Track live flights from TOA →

N10741

CESSNA 150L · 1973

N109GS

MCEWEN SPECIAL · 1973

N10HJ

GERHARDT HEINRICH VANS RV6 · 2006

N11162

BUHL LA-1 · 1931

N111JL

SLING AIRCRAFT (PTY) LTD SLING LSA

N117ZS

EFSTATHIOS PAPAEFSTATHIOU SLING TSI · 2026

N1217

PIPER PA-23 · 1955

N122YB

ROBINSON HELICOPTER R22 BETA · 2002

N1232A

SLING AIRCRAFT (PTY) LTD SLING LSA · 2022

N1248Q

CESSNA 150L

N1264U

CESSNA 172M · 1976

N127JC

SCHLEICHER ASW-19 · 1976

N13562

WACO UIC · 1933

N135WT

WAYNE TODDUN SLING 4 TSI · 2018

N138K

AERO COMMANDER 720

N13FR

ROBINSON HELICOPTER CO R66 · 2013

N1404W

BELL 206B · 1968

N141V

SCHEMPP-HIRTH NIMBUS 3T · 1983

N1422K

N1422K LLC SLING HW TD · 2025

N143JB

CESSNA 337 · 1965

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Fuel Prices & Landing Fees

FBO	Jet-A Price	Notes
Robinson Helicopter	$5.40 – $6.60/gal	South Bay LA

Aircraft Category	Estimated Fee
Light Jet (up to 12,500 lbs)	$20 – $50
Midsize Jet (12,500–25,000 lbs)	$50 – $100
Super-Mid Jet (25,000–45,000 lbs)	Not recommended
Heavy Jet (45,000+ lbs)	Not applicable

Private Aviation Briefing — History, Operations & Planning

Airport Overview

Torrance Zamperini Field (KTOA), named for Olympian and WWII veteran Louis Zamperini, is a City of Torrance-owned reliever airport in the South Bay region of Los Angeles County. It is one of Southern California's busiest GA fields, supporting flight schools, the Robinson Helicopter factory, and a large based piston and rotorcraft fleet. Downtown Torrance is about 3 miles away and downtown Los Angeles roughly 17 miles northeast.

Runway Capability

The main runway, 11L/29R, is 5,001 x 150 ft of asphalt; the parallel 11R/29L is 3,000 x 75 ft. A helipad supports intensive helicopter activity. Field elevation is 103 ft MSL, so density-altitude penalties are minimal. While the longer runway length could physically support a light jet, the field's lack of Jet-A and its turbojet restrictions make it impractical for jet operations.

Charter Considerations

KTOA is not a working business-jet airport. There is no Jet-A fuel on the field, only 100LL avgas, and the on-field operators (South Bay Aviation, Great American Aviation, Torrance Flite Park) are light-GA businesses without jet handling. For private jet travel to the South Bay, The Jet Finder recommends Hawthorne Municipal (KHHR, ~7 NM), Long Beach (KLGB, ~9 NM), or Van Nuys (KVNY), all of which have jet-capable FBOs and Jet-A.

Noise & Curfew Restrictions

Torrance enforces one of Southern California's strictest airport noise programs. The field is closed to departures 2200-0700 on weekdays and 2200-0800 on weekends and holidays, daytime noise is capped at 82 dB(A), and the city ordinance permanently excludes certain turbojet aircraft. Touch-and-go and stop-and-go operations are prohibited. Any operator considering KTOA must verify their aircraft is not on the excluded list and plan around the curfew.

Safety & Planning

KTOA is a towered Class D field (124.0) with RNAV (GPS) and visual approaches. Traffic density is high due to flight-training and helicopter activity, so situational awareness and noise-abatement compliance are essential. With no on-field Jet-A and a 5,001 ft primary runway, turbine operators should confirm fuel logistics and runway performance well in advance — or simply position to a neighboring jet airport.

Seasonal & Operational Factors

The coastal South Bay climate is mild year-round, but the marine layer frequently produces low morning ceilings and reduced visibility that burn off by midday. Conditions are generally benign for performance, and the low 103 ft elevation keeps density altitude well within limits even on warm afternoons.

Regional Context

Torrance sits in a dense cluster of Los Angeles-area airports. Within a short hop are Hawthorne (KHHR) and Compton (KCPM) at roughly 7 NM, Long Beach (KLGB) and LAX (KLAX) near 9 NM, with Van Nuys — the world's busiest GA airport — a short flight north. For jet charter, these neighbors offer the FBO infrastructure and fueling that KTOA lacks.

Nearby Airports

Airports within 150 nautical miles of Torrance Zamperini Field. Useful for alternate planning, repositioning, or comparing FBO options.

Compton Woodley Airport

KCPM · 7 NM from KTOA

Jack Northrop Field / Hawthorne Municipal Airport

KHHR · 7 NM from KTOA

Long Beach Airport

KLGB · 9 NM from KTOA

Los Angeles International Airport

KLAX · 9 NM from KTOA

Frequently Asked Questions

KTOA is both the ICAO and FAA identifier for Torrance Zamperini Field. Pilots should reference this code in all flight plan filings and ATC communications involving this facility.

Torrance Zamperini Field is situated in Torrance, CA, at coordinates 33.8034° N, 118.3396° W. Field elevation is 103 feet above mean sea level.

Torrance Zamperini Field has two asphalt runways. The primary, 11L/29R, measures 5,001 x 150 ft; the parallel 11R/29L is 3,000 x 75 ft. A dedicated helipad supports the field's heavy helicopter activity.

In practice, no. While the 5,001 ft main runway could physically accommodate a light jet, KTOA carries no Jet-A fuel and the City of Torrance noise ordinance permanently excludes certain turbojets and enforces an overnight departure curfew. For South Bay jet travel, use nearby Hawthorne (KHHR), Long Beach (KLGB), or Van Nuys (KVNY) instead.

Yes, but they are light-GA operators, not jet FBOs. South Bay Aviation, Great American Aviation, and Torrance Flite Park provide 100LL avgas, flight training, and tiedowns. The Robinson Helicopter factory is also on the field. None offer Jet-A or business-jet handling.

Torrance Zamperini Field sits at 103 feet MSL. Performance-conscious pilots should compute density altitude before each operation, particularly when temperatures exceed standard.

Yes. KTOA has RNAV (GPS) approaches to its 11L/29R runway plus visual procedures. It is a towered Class D airport. Verify current minimums and any noise-abatement routing on the published FAA plates before flight.

To arrange a charter from KTOA, reach The Jet Finder at thejetfinder.com/contact.html. Share your routing, dates, and party size. We coordinate everything from aircraft selection to ground transportation.

KTOA primarily serves piston singles and twins, training aircraft, and helicopters — it hosts the Robinson Helicopter factory and numerous flight schools. Because there is no Jet-A on the field and certain turbojets are banned under the city noise ordinance, jets are not practical here.

Yes. Torrance Zamperini Field is a towered Class D airport. The control tower operates on 124.0. Traffic is dense due to flight-training and helicopter activity, so strict noise-abatement compliance and traffic awareness are required.

Only 100LL avgas is available, from South Bay Aviation, Great American Aviation, and Torrance Flite Park. There is no Jet-A on the field, which is a key reason KTOA is not used for jet operations.

No. KTOA has no U.S. Customs and Border Protection facility, so it cannot serve as a port of entry. International arrivals must clear customs elsewhere. For international private flights from the South Bay, The Jet Finder can arrange routing through a customs-equipped airport such as Long Beach or LAX.

Current conditions at KTOA: check METAR/TAF on aviationweather.gov or your EFB. Torrance Zamperini Field is subject to CA's regional weather, which may include convective activity, low ceilings, or seasonal wind patterns.

Downtown Torrance is roughly 3 miles from the airport, a short ground drive. Downtown Los Angeles is about 17 miles northeast. The field's central South Bay location is convenient, but its lack of jet fueling and noise restrictions limit it to general-aviation use.

For aircraft parking at Torrance Zamperini Field, contact the FBO at KTOA. Most GA airports offer both transient and overnight tiedowns. Hangar space, if available, should be reserved in advance.

For a flight quote from Torrance Zamperini Field (KTOA), contact The Jet Finder at thejetfinder.com/contact.html. Include your destination, dates, passenger count, and any special requirements. We respond with operator options and pricing.

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