Van Nuys Airport
The world's busiest general aviation airport. Van Nuys serves as LA's premier private jet destination with over 200,000 annual operations and excellent access to Beverly Hills, Hollywood, and Downtown LA.
Get an instant quoteVan Nuys Airport (VNY) is the busiest general aviation airport on the planet, handling over 200,000 movements annually. Located 20 miles northwest of downtown LA in the San Fernando Valley, VNY is LA’s premier private jet destination, with proximity to Beverly Hills, Hollywood, and Studio City.
Three world-class FBOs operate on-airport: Clay Lacy Aviation (the celebrity favourite with discrete handling), Signature Flight Support, and Castle & Cooke Aviation. The 8,001ft runway accepts all business aircraft including heavy and ultra-long-range jets. Full US Customs and Border Protection handles international arrivals.
Van Nuys operates 24 hours with no curfew restrictions. The volume of movements means slot allocation can be tight during peak windows (Oscar week, major Hollywood events, Coachella weekends), so booking 4 to 6 weeks ahead during peak periods is recommended. The celebrity-friendly discretion and paparazzi-free handling at Clay Lacy is unmatched among major US private aviation airports.
- Distance
- 20 miles NW
- Runway
- 2,438m / 8,001ft
- Operating
- 24 hours
- Fuel
- Jet A, Avgas 100LL
- Customs
- Available
- FBOs
- 3 available
Fixed Base Operators (FBOs) at VNY
Premium ground handling and concierge services on-airport.
Signature Flight Support
- Premium FBO
- Hangar
- Catering
- Crew Lounge
- Maintenance
+1 818 988 8385
Clay Lacy Aviation
- Full FBO
- Charter
- Management
- Maintenance
+1 818 989 2900
Castle & Cooke Aviation
- VIP Handling
- Hangarage
- Fuel
- Ground Support
+1 818 989 8227
Services at Van Nuys Airport
What's available on-airport for arriving and departing private aviation clients.
Popular routes from VNY
Estimated flight times and typical aircraft for the most-flown corridors.
- Flight time
- 45min
- Recommended
- Citation CJ3
- Flight time
- 1h 00min
- Recommended
- Phenom 300
- Flight time
- 1h 45min
- Recommended
- Citation XLS
- Flight time
- 5h 00min
- Recommended
- Gulfstream G550
- Flight time
- 2h 15min
- Recommended
- Challenger 350
- Flight time
- 5h 30min
- Recommended
- Global 5000
Los Angeles travel information
Essential context for visitors arriving via VNY.
Essential information
- Timezone
- PST/PDT
- Currency
- USD ($)
- Language
- English
- Weather
- Mediterranean climate with warm, dry summers and mild winters
Nearby attractions
- Beverly Hills – 20 minutes
- Hollywood – 15 minutes
- Downtown LA – 25 minutes
- Malibu – 30 minutes
- Santa Monica – 25 minutes
Frequently asked questions: VNY
Why is Van Nuys so popular for private jets?
Van Nuys offers proximity to Beverly Hills, Hollywood, and LA business districts with significantly less congestion than LAX. It's the preferred airport for entertainment industry executives and high-profile travellers.
Can large jets operate from Van Nuys?
Yes. The 8,001ft runway accommodates all private jets including ultra-long-range aircraft. Weight restrictions may apply for certain runway conditions or extreme heat.
Is VIP handling available for celebrities?
Yes. Van Nuys is renowned for discrete celebrity handling with private entrances, security coordination, and paparazzi-free environments, particularly through Clay Lacy Aviation.
What is the best FBO at Van Nuys?
Clay Lacy Aviation is the most popular choice for celebrities and executives, while Signature Flight Support and Castle & Cooke Aviation also offer excellent service levels. Choice often depends on operator preference.
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