Los Angeles, California, USA, is the most popular private jet destination, with no less than 9 airports: 1 international, 1 general aviation and 7 business. The term "business airports" refers to those dedicated to business aviation and private jets. These may be private flights for businessmen and women in a hurry, or for wealthy families. But there are also medical flights (medical evacuation) and organ transports, which also depend on private aviation.
The United States, a leading destination for private aviation
A land of excess and vast spaces, the United States holds the record for the country with the most airports on its territory, with no fewer than 14,947 airports and airfields suitable for private jets.
International and business airports offer more advanced infrastructures for private aviation than others, with private terminals or FBOs (Fixed Base Operators). These terminals are able to offer a wide range of services to passengers (meeting rooms, catering, bathrooms, concierge services, child and pet care, etc.).
But if there are no airports dedicated to private jets close to your destination, airfields are perfectly qualified to receive private jets. Take-off and landing can take place there, thanks to slots reserved exclusively for business jets, so that these stages of the flight can take place in the best possible conditions and as quickly as possible.
Los Angeles: the most popular private jet destination
Nicknamed the City of Angels, Los Angeles is a throbbing metropolis that vibrates to the rhythm of diversity and innovation. Nestled on the West Coast of the United States, it is the beating heart of the entertainment industry, home to Hollywood, where dreams and realities merge on screens the world over.
But L.A. is much more than just a movie screen. With iconic beaches like Venice and Santa Monica, the city offers havens of peace where the sun kisses the sand, and the waves punctuate every day.
Los Angeles is also a melting pot of cultures, where over 140 nationalities coexist, sharing their traditions, cuisine and art, making the city a living mosaic of human diversity. From world-renowned museums such as the Getty and LACMA, to dynamic and innovative street art spaces, art is everywhere, reflecting the creative and avant-garde spirit of its inhabitants.
Vibrant, diverse and always on the move, Los Angeles is a city of seemingly endless possibilities. So it's no coincidence that Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is one of the busiest airports in the world, thanks to its easy access to the city and its surroundings.
A popular destination for tourists, but not only!
Home or work to thousands of celebrities from the entertainment and film industries, Los Angeles is one of the most popular destinations for private jets. The region boasts no fewer than nine airports accessible to private jets. Each has its own advantages, depending on the needs and constraints of the passengers who use them.
Los Angeles, the beating heart of private aviation and tourism, with 9 airports
Los Angeles Van Nuys (VNY)
Distance from downtown: 30 to 35 minutes by car
Van Nuys Airport is one of the busiest private aviation airports in the world, with some 50 take-offs every day. Just a 30-minute drive from downtown Los Angeles, it's a favorite of celebrities, movie stars, politicians and business leaders, who appreciate its proximity and guaranteed anonymity.
And last but not least, Van Nuys has its own customs service, allowing passengers to use it even for international flights.
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Los Angeles International (LAX)
Distance from downtown: 30 to 35 minutes by car
Los Angeles International is the region's main airport, and the 6th busiest in the world with 556,913 movements / year. It's also the third-busiest airport in the U.S., after JFK in New York.
For this reason, we recommend that you only use it to make a quick connection with an international flight.
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JOHN WAYNE (SNA)
Distance from downtown: 1h15 by car
The only commercial airport in Orange County, it handles far more private aircraft than scheduled flights. It is Los Angeles' second busiest airport after Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
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FULLERTON MUNICIPAL (FUL)
Distance from Disneyland: 15 minutes
Located just a few minutes from the city of Anaheim, Fullerton Municipal is the only airport in the region reserved for general aviation. It's also the preferred airport for passengers wishing to fly directly to Disneyland or Angels Stadium, home of the local baseball team. Close to Interstate 5, its location also facilitates transfers to Los Angeles (1h) and San Diego (1h30). Its control tower handles an average of 262 operations a day.
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HOLLYWOOD BOB HOPE/BURBANK (BUR)
Distance from Hollywood: 15 minutes.
Bob Hope airport, also known as Burbank airport, is just 5 km from the famous Hollywood Hills and its famous film sets and studios, including Warner Bros. making it the main transit point for many actors.
Burbank's proximity to the film studios makes it an ideal location for filming in LA. Its more-than-realistic setting is also regularly used as a backdrop for films (La La Land, Catch me if you can, Top Gun...) and TV series (Seinfeld, NCIS, The Office, 24...).
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OXNARD (OXR)
Distance from downtown: 2 hours by car
Oxnard Airport is located in sunny Ventura County, just a stone's throw from beautiful Pacific beaches. Less than 2 km from the famous Pacific Coast Highway, it's just a 15-minute drive from downtown Ventura.
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SANTA MONICA (SMO)
Distance from downtown: 40 minutes by car
Santa Monica is an airport located just minutes from California's beaches, the neon lights of Hollywood and the skyscrapers of downtown Los Angeles. Close to all the region's landmarks, it is regularly used by celebrities from all over the world. Unfortunately, after debates that began in the 1980s over its closure due to noise and air pollution, the airport is scheduled to close and be transformed into a public park by 2028.
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HAWTHORNE (HHR)
Distance from downtown: 40 minutes by car
Hawthorne Municipal is the closest airport to downtown Los Angeles. Close to several major traffic arteries, it offers easy access to the region's main tourist attractions.
The Hawthorne FBO is one of the most prestigious private aviation terminals in the world.
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LONG BEACH (LGB)
Distance to beaches: 5 minutes.
Long Beach Airport is located in the heart of Los Angeles, less than 5 km from California's finest beaches. No fewer than four FBOs are available on site to meet the needs of private aviation users and the millions of passengers who pass through LGB every year.
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