Coast Guard Sets Ocean Safety Zone for Huntington Beach Airshow
Published Date: 10/2/2025
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Summary
The U.S. Coast Guard is setting up a temporary safety zone in the Pacific Ocean near Huntington Beach, CA, for the Pacific Airshow. Boats can’t enter or stay in this area unless they get special permission, keeping everyone safe during the event. This rule is temporary and helps protect both the airshow and the crowd without any extra costs for the public.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Temporary safety zone blocks boats
A temporary safety zone is set in the Pacific Ocean near Huntington Beach, CA, for the Pacific Airshow. Vessels may not enter, transit through, or remain in the zone unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Los Angeles--Long Beach or a designated representative.
No extra public costs for safety zone
The rule is temporary and is stated to protect the airshow and spectators without imposing any extra costs on the public. You will not be charged additional public fees for this safety zone, according to the regulation text.
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