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AEG and Archer Aviation partner to build downtown Los Angeles air taxi vertiport

The planned site at L.A. Live aims to establish an electric air taxi network ahead of the 2028 Olympic Games.

Updated Aug 24, 2026 · 12:23 UTC2 reports

The short version

AEG and Archer Aviation have announced a partnership to build the first vertical takeoff and landing site for electric air taxis in downtown Los Angeles.
The vertiport will be located at the L.A. Live entertainment district, providing quick aerial transit to regional hubs like LAX and SoFi Stadium.
The companies aim to have the network operational ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and Paralympics.

The partnership makes Archer Aviation the exclusive air taxi partner of the L.A. Live campus, which includes major venues like the Crypto.com Arena and the Peacock Theater.[Billboard · The Hollywood Reporter]
The companies have completed an initial feasibility study covering airspace, land use, power availability, and community impact.[Billboard · The Hollywood Reporter]
Archer's planned fleet consists of all-electric Midnight aircraft, designed to carry one pilot and four passengers at speeds up to 150 mph with zero operating emissions.[Billboard · The Hollywood Reporter]
The air taxis are projected to reduce trip times across the county to 10 to 20 minutes, compared to up to two hours in typical highway traffic.[Billboard · The Hollywood Reporter]
Archer plans to target passenger pricing comparable to premium rideshare services like Uber Black, with costs expected to decline as the network scales.[Billboard]

The exact landing and takeoff location within the L.A. Live campus, along with specific logistical details and necessary municipal permits, have yet to be finalized.[Billboard · The Hollywood Reporter]