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About Barker Hangar

Welcome to Barker Hangar, a historic aircraft hangar reimagined as a premier special-event venue on the south side of Santa Monica Airport. Since 1969, this adaptable space has hosted major events like the MTV Movie & TV Awards and the NBA Awards, along with design-forward gatherings such as the WestEdge Design Fair and the Santa Monica Wine Fest. With expansive indoor space and flexible setup options, Barker Hangar is Ideal for concerts, galas, trade shows, and large corporate events.

We’ve got you covered with practical details to help you plan: seating configurations, parking options, transportation routes, and nearby lodging and dining. Think of us as your insider connection for securing a seamless event experience at Barker Hangar.

Venue at a glance: 35,000 sq ft indoor hangar with total outdoor space supporting 97,000 sq ft for parking and operations. Indoor capacity ranges up to approximately 3,000 for standing events and about 1,600 seated, depending on layout. Floor plans and interactive 3D setup charts are available to guide your event design. Access is convenient via major freeways I-10 and I-405, with proximity to LAX and public transit options through LA Metro. While there isn’t a single fixed seating chart, our team can help tailor a setup to fit your event style and guest experience.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 3021 Airport Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90405 (Suite 203 per some listings).
  • Venue type: historic aircraft hangar repurposed as a premier special-event venue on the south side of Santa Monica Airport.
  • Indoor capacity: approximately 3,000 (standing); seated capacity approximately 1,600; capacity depends on event layout.
  • Space: listed as 35,000 sq ft indoor hangar; some listings cite a 41,000 sq ft largest room depending on configuration.
  • Parking: crew parking for about 75 cars; additional parking lots available on request; exterior areas total over 97,000 sq ft for parking/support facilities.
  • Seating chart: no fixed universal seating chart; floor plans and setup charts are available (interactive 3D floor plans on some platforms).
  • Transit: near major freeways (I-10 and I-405) and close to LAX; accessible by public transit via LA Metro.
  • Notable events hosted: MTV Movie & TV Awards, NBA Awards, People's Choice Awards; WestEdge Design Fair; Santa Monica Wine Fest.
  • Renamed/demolished: Barker Hangar remains active as Barker Hangar at Santa Monica Airport; history notes include adaptive reuse since 1969.