Security & Defense

Temporary Security Zone Offshore Los Angeles International Airport for the 2026 World Cup

🇺🇸United States··Final Rule·Medium Impact·View source ↗

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🇬🇧 English

The rule creates a temporary Coast Guard security zone in navigable waters offshore of Los Angeles International Airport during the 2026 World Cup period. Vessels and people may not enter the zone unless the Captain of the Port for Los Angeles–Long Beach gives specific permission. The practical effect is a short-term access restriction for boaters, commercial operators, tour vessels, marina users, and others operating near Santa Monica Bay and LAX. Businesses and vessel operators should plan routes around the restricted area, monitor Coast Guard notices, and seek authorization before entering the zone.

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Key Changes

  • Creates a temporary security zone in waters offshore of Los Angeles International Airport
  • Bans vessels and people from entering the zone without Coast Guard authorization
  • Applies during the 2026 World Cup period, with enforcement beginning before the formal effective date through actual notice

Obligations

What this law requires

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Do not enter the temporary Coast Guard security zone in navigable waters offshore of Los Angeles International Airport unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Los Angeles–Long Beach.

vessel operatorspersons operating in navigable waters offshore of Los Angeles International Airport
Effective June 15, 2026 through July 12, 2026; enforced by actual notice from June 11, 2026 through June 15, 2026
prohibition
high

Obtain specific authorization from the Captain of the Port, Los Angeles–Long Beach before entering the temporary security zone offshore of Los Angeles International Airport.

vessel operatorscommercial operatorstour vessel operatorspersons seeking access to the security zone
Before entering the zone during the enforcement period from June 11, 2026 through July 12, 2026
licensing
medium

Plan vessel routes to avoid the temporary security zone offshore of Los Angeles International Airport during the World Cup security period unless authorized to enter.

vessel operatorscommercial maritime operatorstour vessel operatorsmarina users
During the enforcement period from June 11, 2026 through July 12, 2026
operational

Affected Parties

Vessel operators near Santa Monica Bay and LAXCommercial maritime businesses+3 more…

Tags

Coast Guard,security zone,World Cup 2026…