Airports / California / TOA
Zamperini Field.
Torrance, California · 103 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.7/5
Google rating
106 ratings
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Operators based
103
Elevation ft
Google rating
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#22 / 152
California airports by Google rating
4.7★ across 106 Google ratings , ranked against 152 rated CA fields.
7 nm
To the nearest alternate
Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Zamperini Field (KTOA / TOA) sits in Torrance, California, where it functions as a general aviation field. The field lies at an elevation of 103 feet. The field has no airline schedules, which keeps it focused on private and general aviation flying.
TOA has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR, 7 nm), Los Angeles International Airport (LAX, 9 nm), and Long Beach International Airport (LGB, 10 nm). TOA offers 2 runways, the longest 5,001-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the super-midsize jet class.
Quotes for flights out of TOA vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from TOA, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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Field capability
ICAO
KTOA
IATA
TOA
FAA / Local
TOA
Elevation
103 ft
Coordinates
33.8034° N · 118.3400° W
Airspace
D · DeltaClass D, DeltaA control tower runs the immediate airspace. Pilots establish two-way radio contact before entering, typical for busy business-aviation fields.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Small
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs CA fields
state range -210–7,135 ft
At 103 ft, TOA sits lower than 69% of the 164 California fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 5,001 ft
- 11L/29R5,001 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 11R/29L3,000 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,001 ft
TOA's 5,001 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 7nmHHRJack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal AirportHawthorne
- 9nmLAXLos Angeles International AirportLos Angeles
- 10nmLGBLong Beach International AirportLong Beach
- 14nmSMOSanta Monica Municipal AirportSanta Monica
- 14nmKSLILos Alamitos Army Air FieldLos Alamitos
- 24nmBURHollywood Burbank AirportBurbank
Location
Open the full mapKTOA · Zamperini Field · Torrance, CA
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from TOA on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 208 nm | 53m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 302 nm | 1h 6m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 321 nm | 1h 9m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 518 nm | 1h 36m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 641 nm | 1h 53m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 651 nm | 1h 55m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 687 nm | 2h 0m |
| Denver (DEN) | 749 nm | 2h 9m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use TOA?
- Zamperini Field's longest paved runway is 5,001 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at TOA?
- Zamperini Field has 2 runways; the longest measures 5,001 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to TOA?
- The closest alternate is Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR), about 7 nm away, followed by Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) at 9 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from TOA to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Las Vegas about 53m (208 nm), San Francisco about 1h 6m (302 nm), Scottsdale about 1h 9m (321 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.