Los Angeles airports
Overview summary
Los Angeles is one of the most popular destinations for private jet charter customers. With strengths in business, entertainment, culture, sports, and more – Los Angeles attracts both leisure and business private jet passengers year-round.
With over nine airports in the area, Los Angeles offers a wide choice of possible airports for private aviation passengers. Each airport offers different benefits, depending on the private jet passenger’s needs and the purpose of the trip.
To help you choose which airport to use the next time you are flying to or from Los Angeles, PrivateFly has put together an inside look at each airport in the Los Angeles area.
For advice on private jet charter or helicopter flights from any Los Angeles airport, call PrivateFly at +44 (0) 20 7100 6960.
VAN NUYS AIRPORT
30-35 minute drive to downtown Los Angeles
Los Angeles Van Nuys Airport is one of the world’s busiest airports for private jets. Only a 30 minute drive from downtown LA, Van Nuys is frequently used by Hollywood celebrities, politicians, and business executives due to its convenience and anonymity.Van Nuys also offers customs, allowing private jet passengers to use Van Nuys to and from international destinations.
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LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
30 minute drive to downtown Los Angeles
Los Angeles International airport is the primary airport serving Los Angeles. It’s the sixth busiest commercial airport in the world and the third busiest in the US.
Similar to JFK, private jet passengers are recommended to only use this airport if looking for a quick connection to or from an international commercial flight.
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JOHN WAYNE AIRPORT
1 hour and 15 minute drive to downtown Los Angeles
While this airport is the sole commercial airport in Orange County, private jet operations outnumber commercial operations here. As the second busiest airport in the area, this airport is a little over an hour away from downtown Los Angeles.
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FULLERTON MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
12-15 minute drive to Disneyland Resort/54 minute drive to downtown Los Angeles
Fullerton Municipal airport is the only general aviation airport in Orange County. Only minutes away from Anaheim, this airport is often used for passengers looking to travel to nearby Disneyland or the Angels Stadium.Interstate 5 is also right by Fullerton Municipal Airport, making Los Angeles or San Diego easily accessible.
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BOB HOPE/BURBANK AIRPORT
15 minute drive to Hollywood/25-30 minute drive to Los Angeles
Bob Hope airport (also referred to as Burbank airport) is situated just two miles north of the famed Hollywood Hills, giving passengers quick access to Hollywood. Due to its proximity to many film studios, this airport is frequently used as a filming location, including scenes in Arrested Development, Giant, Top Gun and Seinfield.
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OXNARD AIRPORT
2 hour drive to Los Angeles
Oxnard Airport is just a few steps away from the sandy beaches of the Pacific Ocean in sunny Ventura County. Located just a mile west of downtown Oxnard, this airport is situated just a mile from the picturesque Pacific Coach Highway and is only a 15 minute drive from downtown Ventura.
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SANTA MONICA AIRPORT
42 minute drive to Los Angeles
Santa Monica Municipal Airport is located just minutes from the sandy beaches of the Pacific, bright lights of Hollywood and tall buildings of downtown Los Angeles. Located in the heart of many of southern California’s main attractions, this airport is another popular choice for many of California’s biggest names.
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HAWTHORNE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
35-42 minute drive to Los Angeles
Hawthorne Municipal Airport is the most centrally located airport to downtown Los Angeles. With a prime location right next to many of the area’s major highways, landing at this airport ensures quick and efficient transportation to all of LA’s major attractions.
Additionally, Hawthorne Municipal Airport’s FBO offers world class customer service with one of the most luxuriously appointed private jet passenger terminals in the country.
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LONG BEACH AIRPORT
50 minute drive to Los Angeles
Long Beach Airport is centrally located in the Los Angeles area and offers quick and easy access to all of the attractions of southern California. The airport is conveniently located just two miles from beautiful beaches along the Pacific Ocean, as well as directly next to Interstate 405.
Long Beach Airport offers private jet passengers four luxurious fixed-based operators to choose from when arriving or departing from the airport.
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