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Private Jet Charter at Van Nuys Airport
Van Nuys Airport (VNY / KVNY) is a general aviation airport in the San Fernando Valley, owned by the City of Los Angeles through Los Angeles World Airports. It has no airline service, so it is the main private jet airport for the Valley, Beverly Hills and the Westside. The main runway is about 8,000 feet. A city curfew limits late-night jet departures.
Airport facts
| Official name | Van Nuys Airport |
|---|---|
| IATA / ICAO | VNY / KVNY |
| Location | Van Nuys, Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Type | City-owned general aviation airport (Los Angeles World Airports) |
| Owner / operator | Los Angeles World Airports (City of Los Angeles)[2] |
| Runways | 16R/34L 8,001 ft · 16L/34R 4,013 ft[3] |
| Night rules | Stage 2 jets may not depart 22:00–07:00; Stage 3 jets are affected from 23:00; a voluntary programme asks jets to avoid 23:00–07:00[1] |
| FBOs | Signature Aviation (several terminals), Clay Lacy Aviation, Jet Aviation[3] |
Why travelers choose Van Nuys
From VNY, passengers can usually reach Encino, Sherman Oaks, Bel Air and Beverly Hills over the Sepulveda Pass without the congestion around LAX. Drive times vary a lot with traffic.[3]
Several FBOs compete on the field, so most operators flying into Los Angeles already have a handling relationship here.[3]
Private aviation operations
The city's Noise Abatement and Curfew Ordinance bars Stage 2 aircraft from departing between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. Landings and helicopters are not restricted by the curfew.[1]
Under the voluntary Quieter Nights Program, jet operators are asked to avoid VNY operations between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. where possible, so late-evening departures can be harder to arrange.[1]
Airport rules and regulations are published by LAWA and change from time to time. The operator confirms the current requirements for each flight.[2]
Final arrangements depend on the aircraft, the operator, any permissions or slots required, and conditions at the airport on the day. RIVIERA JET is a charter broker. Flights are operated by independent, properly certificated operators.
Nearby alternatives
Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope (BUR)
Hollywood Burbank is closer to Burbank, Glendale and Pasadena but also handles airline traffic.[3]
Los Angeles Intl (LAX)
Los Angeles International suits Santa Monica, Malibu and the South Bay, and has no Van Nuys–style departure curfew.[3]
Popular routes from Van Nuys
| Destination | Distance | Estimated flight time* |
|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 215 nm | 0h 49m |
| San José del Cabo (SJD) | 873 nm | 2h 16m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 685 nm | 1h 51m |
| New York (TEB) | 2,300 nm | 5h 27m |
*An estimate, not a schedule: great-circle distance at a typical 450-knot jet cruise, plus 20 minutes for climb, descent and taxi. Winds, routing, aircraft type and any fuel stop change the real time. No prices are shown, because quotes depend on the aircraft and date.
Questions about Van Nuys
- Is there a curfew at Van Nuys Airport?
- There is a partial one. Stage 2 aircraft may not depart between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m., and quieter Stage 3 aircraft are affected from 11 p.m. Landings are not restricted.[1]
- Which FBOs are at Van Nuys?
- Signature Aviation (with several terminals), Clay Lacy Aviation and Jet Aviation all handle private passengers at VNY.[3]
Plan a private flight to or from Van Nuys
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- Noise Restrictions — Van Nuys Airport (checked 2026-10-20)
- VNY Rules and Regulations (amended January 2025) — Los Angeles World Airports (checked 2026-10-20)
- Van Nuys Airport overview and FBOs — FlightAware (checked 2026-10-20)
Last updated 2026-10-20. Airport rules change, so tell us if anything here is out of date.