Boeing Seal Beach (Ground Level) Heliport

Seal Beach, US πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Closed Airport

ICAO

US-11164

IATA

-

Elevation

20 ft

Region

US-CA

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Airport Information

GPS Code: Not available

Local Code: Not available

Location: 33.755454Β° N, -118.086982Β° E

Continent: NA

Type: Closed Airport

Keywords: CL43 CL43 CL43

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For Pilots

Designation Length Width Surface Status
H1/ 50 ft 50 ft ASPH-CONC Active

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Airport Closure Information

Last updated: Nov 21, 2025
Closure Date

The exact closure date is not publicly documented. However, given the heliport's association with the corporate facility and the lack of visible markings in satellite imagery for several decades, it was likely decommissioned sometime after Boeing's acquisition of the Rockwell facility in 1996, possibly in the late 1990s or early 2000s as part of operational consolidation.

Reason for Closure

The closure was almost certainly due to corporate administrative and operational changes. As transportation needs evolved and following Boeing's acquisition and subsequent restructuring, the dedicated heliport may have been deemed no longer cost-effective or necessary. The proximity of major airports like Long Beach Airport (LGB) and John Wayne Airport (SNA) provides sufficient and more flexible access for corporate travel. There is no evidence of closure due to an accident or military conversion.

Current Status

The heliport is permanently closed and has been dismantled. The specific coordinates (33.755454, -118.086982) point to an area that is now a vehicle parking lot within the active Boeing Defense, Space & Security campus. The broader Boeing Seal Beach site remains a major operational hub for the company, serving as the headquarters for its Space and Launch division and focusing on satellite systems, missile defense, and other advanced defense programs.

Historical Significance

The heliport served the high-security Boeing (formerly Rockwell International) Seal Beach facility. This site was historically crucial to the U.S. space program, with major involvement in designing and building the second stage of the Saturn V rocket and assembling the Apollo Command and Service Modules. It later played a key role in the Space Shuttle program. The heliport would have facilitated rapid and secure transport for executives, government officials, and key engineering personnel involved in these critical national defense and space exploration projects. Its operations were private (PPR - Prior Permission Required) and directly supported the site's role as a major aerospace research, development, and manufacturing center.

Reopening Prospects

There are no known plans or prospects for reopening the heliport. The facility was closed for operational reasons, and there has been no indication of a renewed need for a private heliport at this location. It is considered permanently closed.

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LGB β€’ KLGB
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Medium Airport Scheduled Service
~9 km away
John Wayne Orange County International Airport
SNA β€’ KSNA
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Large International Airport Scheduled Service
~22 km away
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HHR β€’ KHHR
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LAX β€’ KLAX
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~36 km away
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BUR β€’ KBUR
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ONT β€’ KONT
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San Bernardino International Airport
SBD β€’ KSBD
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~102 km away
John Wayne Orange County International Airport
SNA β€’ KSNA
Santa Ana, US
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~22 km away
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LAX β€’ KLAX
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Large International Airport Scheduled Service
~36 km away
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ONT β€’ KONT
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Large International Airport Scheduled Service
~56 km away
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SAN β€’ KSAN
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~141 km away
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KSLI
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LGB β€’ KLGB
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~9 km away
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HHR β€’ KHHR
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Medium Airport Scheduled Service
~30 km away
Santa Monica Municipal Airport
SMO β€’ KSMO
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BUR β€’ KBUR
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VNY β€’ KVNY
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~63 km away
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RAL β€’ KRAL
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~63 km away
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~78 km away
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FUL β€’ KFUL
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CNO β€’ KCNO
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AVX β€’ KAVX
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