Downey, CA

Downey lies 13 miles southeast of downtown LA in the heart of Los Angeles County, with I-105 cutting through its southern edge and I-5 running along the eastern border. The city sits on flat coastal plain terrain between two rivers, enjoying year-round mild weather with ocean breezes. Popular routes include quick trips to Long Beach (15 minutes via I-105), Orange County (20 minutes south on I-5), and LAX (25 minutes west). Downey is the birthplace of the Apollo space program, where North American Aviation built the command modules for moon missions.

Airports closest to Downey, CA are Compton Woodley Airport and Fullerton Municipal Airport.