Van Nuys · San Fernando Valley
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
One of the world’s busiest general-aviation airports — the go-to base for private jets, charters, and business aviation in greater LA.
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Airport Overview
Van Nuys Airport (VNY) is one of the busiest general-aviation airports in the world. Unlike LAX or Burbank, it has no scheduled commercial airline service — instead, it serves private jets, charter flights, business aviation, flight schools, and helicopter operators.
Located in the heart of the San Fernando Valley, VNY is a favored arrival point for executives, entertainment-industry travelers, and anyone flying privately into the LA area. Its fixed-base operators (FBOs) provide private terminals, concierge service, and ground handling.
If you’re arriving by private jet or charter, VNY puts you minutes from Sherman Oaks, Encino, Studio City, and a quick drive from Beverly Hills and Hollywood.
Serves: Van Nuys, Sherman Oaks, Encino, Studio City, Beverly Hills, San Fernando Valley
Terminals
Fixed-Base Operators (FBOs)
VNY has no commercial airline terminals. Private and charter travelers are handled through FBOs such as Signature, Clay Lacy Aviation, and others, which provide private lounges and ground service.
- Private & charter aviation
Airlines by Terminal
| Airline | Terminal |
|---|---|
| Business & general aviation | FBOs |
| Private jet & charter operators | FBOs |
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Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
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Rideshare, Pickup & Drop-off
Because VNY serves private and charter aviation, ground transportation is arranged through your FBO rather than a public rideshare lot. Pre-booked car services meet arriving passengers directly at the FBO for a seamless, private transfer.
Pickup zones
- Curbside at your arrival FBO (e.g. Signature, Clay Lacy)
- Pre-arranged car service coordinated through the FBO
Drop-off
Departing passengers are dropped off directly at their FBO, not at a commercial terminal curb.
- •Coordinate your pickup point with your FBO and your driver in advance.
- •RideYeah is well-suited to discreet, on-time executive transfers from VNY to Beverly Hills, Hollywood, or anywhere in the LA area.
How Early Should You Arrive?
Domestic flights
Arrive 0.5 hrs early
~30 minutes before departure
International flights
Arrive 0.8 hrs early
~45 minutes before departure
Private aviation timing is set by your operator/FBO, not commercial security lines. Arrive per your charter’s guidance — often just 15–30 minutes before departure.
Tips for Travelers
- VNY has no scheduled airline flights — it’s for private jets, charters, and business aviation.
- Arrange ground transportation through your FBO; pre-booked car services meet you planeside or at the FBO lounge.
- VNY is centrally located in the Valley, minutes from Sherman Oaks and Encino and a short drive from Beverly Hills.
- For a polished arrival, pre-book a professional driver to coordinate directly with your FBO.
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