EL MONTE AIRPORT (EMT)

What It’s Known For

El Monte Airport (EMT) is a public-use airport in El Monte, California, primarily serving general aviation. It is one of the busiest non-towered airports in the Los Angeles area, known for flight training, private aircraft operations, and a vibrant aviation community.

  • A hub for general aviation in the San Gabriel Valley

  • Popular location for flight schools and student pilots

  • Strong pilot community and aviation-friendly environment

  • Convenient access to the greater Los Angeles area for small aircraft

VISIT US AT EL MONTE

Located at 4233 Santa Anita Ave, El Monte, CA 91731, Trust in Thrust is accessible to pilots and aircraft owners at EMT. Whether preparing for a flight, returning from a trip, or storing your aircraft, we ensure it’s spotless, polished, and ready for takeoff.

El Monte Airport

Operations & Facilities

OPERATIONS

  • Public-use airport: Owned by Los Angeles County and open to all general aviation aircraft

  • Control: Non-towered (Class G airspace); pilots use CTAF/UNICOM radio for coordination

  • Primary activity: Flight training, private flights, and small aircraft operations

  • Aircraft traffic: High volume of operations daily due to multiple flight schools

  • Flight schools: Several schools on-site providing pilot training from beginner to advanced levels

  • No commercial airline service: Only general aviation operations

FACILITIES

  • Runways:

    • Single asphalt runway: 1/19, approximately 3,690 ft long

  • Helipads: Limited helicopter operations available

  • Aircraft storage: Hangars, tie-downs, and ramp parking for small aircraft

  • Fuel services: 100LL aviation fuel available

  • Maintenance & repair: On-site maintenance and minor aircraft repair services

  • Flight services: Flight training, aircraft rental, and pilot support services

  • Lighting & navigation aids: Runway lighting, windsocks, segmented circle, and AWOS weather reporting