West Coast · Best season: Year-round
Van Nuys, CA
The World's Busiest General Aviation Gateway
Van Nuys Airport (VNY) is the primary private aviation gateway to Los Angeles — handling more general aviation movements annually than almost any other airport in the world. Located in the San Fernando Valley, it delivers fast ground access to Beverly Hills, Hollywood, and Malibu without the chaos of LAX.
With a dense concentration of FBOs, MRO facilities, charter operators, and aircraft management companies, VNY offers an unmatched ecosystem for private aviation. Multiple FBO options keep pricing competitive. 25 minutes to Beverly Hills in normal traffic.
- Primary Airport
- Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
- Alternate Airports
- Burbank (BUR), John Wayne (SNA)
- Best Season
- Year-round
- Drive to Beverly Hills
- ~25 min
Typical charter cost to Van Nuys
One-way estimates including a segment fee; actual quotes vary with dates and positioning.
| From | Light jet | Super-mid | Heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York (Teterboro)2300 nm | $24k–$39k | $32k–$48k | $44k–$78k |
| Dallas (Love Field)1171 nm | $14k–$22k | $19k–$27k | $26k–$45k |
| Palm Beach2188 nm | $23k–$37k | $31k–$46k | $42k–$75k |
Operators serving Van Nuys
When to fly
Peak season in Van Nuys is Year-round — strongest demand around winter and spring and summer and fall. Book 2–4 weeks ahead in season; slot and ramp space at KVNY tighten around holidays and major events.
Alternate airports
When KVNY is slot-restricted or weathered in.
