Filming & Photography Information and Rates

Requests to film or photograph at the Torrance Airport must be submitted at least 5 working days prior to the event.

Please note that in addition to the below Torrance Airport Filming rates, there will be additional City of Torrance Film Permit fees such as the film permit, ($700.00 and up depending on Police and Fire requirements), and a Business License fee. Photography City of Torrance permit rates start at $200.00.

RATES as of July 1, 2025, based on an 8 hour day

PER HOUR

PER DAY

AIRPORT FILMING

 

 

AIRPORT USE AND CAMERA FEE - Between 6 AM - 9 PM

$167.00

$1,334.00

RUNWAY CLOSURE PREMIUM – Additional fees may apply during high traffic hours

$1,069.00

 

 

 

 

VEHICLES

 

 

SMALL – Parked for up to 24 hours

$0.63

$5.00

LARGE – Parked for up to 24 hours

$1.50

$12.00

SMALL – Moving on airfield between 6 AM – 9 PM

$7.00

$56.00

LARGE – Moving on airfield between 6 AM – 9 PM

$14.00

$112.00

 

 

 

FILM CREW FEE

 

 

SMALL – 0 to 25 people

$0.00

$0.00

MEDIUM – 26 to 75 people

$24.00

$192.00

LARGE – more than 75 people

$72.13

$577.00

 

 

 

AIRPORT OPERATIONS STAFFING FEE:

 

 

REGULAR PAY – during regular staffing hours

$57.00

 

OVERTIME PAY – additional staff required at overtime rate

$75.00

 

 

 

 

AIRPORT STILL PHOTOGRAPHY

 

 

ONE PERSON WALK ON – First 4 hours

$64.00

 

ONE PERSON WALK ON – Next 20 hours

 

$70.00

ONE PERSON IN VEHICLE – First 4 hours

$112.00

 

ONE PERSON IN VEHICLE – Next 20 hours

 

$112.00

EACH ADDITIONAL CAR

$55.00

 

EACH ADDITIONAL PERSON

$6.00

 

INTERIOR SHOTS OF CITY-OWNED BUILDING

$345.00