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Los Angeles
Entertainment capital of the world
Private Jet Charter to Los Angeles
Los Angeles is served by Van Nuys (KVNY), the second-busiest private aviation airport in the United States after Teterboro, with more than 200,000 movements per year. KVNY is the home base of the Hollywood and music industry's largest private aircraft fleet.
For arrivals from Europe and the Middle East requiring international customs, LAX (KLAX) handles ULR aircraft via the Atlantic Aviation FBO. Helicopter onward connects Beverly Hills, Malibu, Palm Springs, and the Hollywood Hills. Bob Hope Burbank (KBUR) serves the Studios corridor.
Why Fly Private to Los Angeles
- Van Nuys: 25 minutes to Beverly Hills
- ULR direct from London via LAX
- Helicopter onward to Malibu and Palm Springs
- Slots tighten during Oscars week and Coachella
- Bob Hope Burbank for the Studios
Quick Facts
Flight Time from London
11h 00m
Recommended Aircraft
Ultra Long Range
From London (indicative)
£135,000 – £175,000
Best Season
Year-round, peak February (Oscars)
Timezone
PST / PDT (UTC-8 / -7)
Currency · Language
USD ($) · English
Arrivals
Airports & FBOs
Airports
Van Nuys
KVNYPrimary LA executive airport
LAX
KLAXULR international with full customs, Atlantic FBO
Bob Hope Burbank
KBURStudios alternative, closest to Universal
Long Beach
KLGBQuieter, Orange County corridor
Preferred FBOs
Signature Flight Support KVNY
KVNYLong-established KVNY FBO
Castle & Cooke Aviation
KVNYAtlantic Aviation LAX
KLAXULR international gateway
Atlantic Aviation Burbank
KBURWhere to Stay
Recommended Hotels
Legendary
Beverly Hills Hotel
Beverly Hills
The Pink Palace — pool & polo lounge
Legendary
Hotel Bel-Air
Bel-Air
Stone Canyon hideaway, swan lake
Legendary
The Maybourne Beverly Hills
Beverly Hills
Formerly Montage, restored 2020
Boutique
Nobu Ryokan Malibu
Malibu
16-room beachfront, $2,500+/night
Boutique
Sunset Tower Hotel
West Hollywood
Resort
Rosewood Miramar Beach
Montecito (helicopter)
Our concierge desk arranges preferred rates, suite upgrades, and chauffeured transfers from the FBO to any of these properties. Contact us to coordinate.
The City
Neighbourhoods
Beverly Hills
Rodeo Drive, the Pink Palace, the Maybourne.
Bel-Air & Holmby Hills
Hidden estates above Sunset Boulevard.
Malibu
Carbon Beach (Billionaire's Beach), Nobu, Soho House.
Montecito
30 min by helicopter — Oprah country, Rosewood Miramar.
The Table
Dining & Social
Funke
Italian (Evan Funke)
Beverly Hills
Providence
Two-star seafood
Hollywood
Mélisse
Two-star French
Santa Monica
Spago Beverly Hills
Wolfgang Puck institution
Beverly Hills
Nobu Malibu
Beach Japanese
Carbon Beach
Reservations at flagship rooms can be arranged on request — including private rooms, full buy-outs, and chef's table experiences.
The Calendar
Events That Drive Private Aviation
March
The Academy Awards (Oscars)
Single-night UHNW pulse — slots gone weeks ahead
April (two weekends)
Coachella Music Festival
KPSP Palm Springs surge
January
Golden Globes
Beverly Hilton
March
Vanity Fair Oscar Party
Wallis Annenberg Center
February
Art Los Angeles Contemporary
Santa Monica Airport
Slot and ramp capacity tightens around marquee events — we recommend booking 6–12 weeks ahead of the calendar peak.
Onward Transfer
Ground & Helicopter Transfers
Chauffeur
25 min
KVNY → Beverly Hills
Chauffeur
30–45 min
KLAX → Beverly Hills
Helicopter
15 min
KVNY → Malibu / Carbon Beach
Helicopter
45 min
KVNY → Palm Springs
Good to Know
Operational Notes
ESTA / visa required for non-US passport holders
KVNY operates 24/7 with strict noise curfew 22:00–07:00 (stage-3 restricted)
Customs at KLAX, KBUR, KLGB; on-request at KVNY
Oscars / Globes weeks: slots locked 4+ weeks ahead
Onward & Inbound
Popular Routes from Los Angeles
Los Angeles → New York
5h 15m · Heavy Jet · from £42,000
Los Angeles → London
11h 00m · Ultra Long Range · from £135,000
Los Angeles → Aspen
2h 15m · Light Jet · from £18,500
Los Angeles → Cabo San Lucas
2h 30m · Midsize Jet · from £21,500
Los Angeles → Las Vegas
55 min · Light Jet · from £8,500
Los Angeles → Honolulu
5h 30m · Heavy Jet · from £48,000
FAQ
Los Angeles Charter — Questions Answered
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