Historic aircraft are ready to star in Long Beach.

The aircraft that will be part of the annual Festival of Flight arrived at the Long Beach Airport on Friday afternoon, Oct. 24. The festival, which began in 2013 to raise awareness about California’s oldest municipally owned airport, will take place on Saturday. • Air Show Performer Anthony Oshinuga arrives at Long Beach Airport ahead of Saturday’s Festival of Flight on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025. (Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Press-Telegram/SCNG) • Various aircraft begin to arrive at Long Beach Airport ahead of Saturday’s Festival of Flight on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025. (Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Press-Telegram/SCNG) • From left, Air Show Performer Anthony Oshinuga, Airport Operations Specialist III Clint Vallee and Airport Operations Specialist

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