Private jets at Van Nuys Airport
Van Nuys, in the San Fernando Valley, is a general aviation airport for Los Angeles with no airline flights and several large private terminals. Its noise rules are strict: louder jets cannot depart at night, and all jets are asked to avoid flying between 23:00 and 07:00.
- Longest runway
- 2,439 m
- Codes
- VNY · KVNY
- Business aviation handling
- 3 handlers
See also Private jets to Los Angeles.
Business aviation handling
Van Nuys is closed to airline operations, so all passengers use FBO terminals: Signature (three terminals), Clay Lacy Aviation and Jet Aviation.
Signature Aviation (VNY West, East and North terminals)
West (7240 Hayvenhurst Place, 24 hours) hosts the CBP facility. East (7155 Valjean Avenue, 24 hours). North (7415 Hayvenhurst Place, 05:00-21:30) is the former Castle & Cooke Aviation FBO, bought by Signature in September 2026.
Clay Lacy Aviation
7435 Valjean Avenue. Open 24/7. Its page asks operators to avoid flying between 23:00 and 07:00 and lists a quiet-hour fee for 23:00-06:00 local.
Jet Aviation
16644 Roscoe Boulevard. Open 24 hours. 10,000 sq ft terminal with executive lounge, conference room and crew lounge. Handles aircraft up to the Gulfstream G700 and Global 7500.
Worth knowing before you fly
- Van Nuys is closed to airline operations, and Signature, Clay Lacy and Jet Aviation all have their own terminals there.
- Noise rules shape the schedule. Older or louder jets cannot depart between 22:00 and 07:00, and every jet is asked to avoid 23:00-07:00, so we check the aircraft's noise certification before quoting a late departure.
- Customs hours are short and change by day: on Tuesdays and Wednesdays they start at 15:00, and on Fridays and Saturdays they end at 14:30. International arrivals must fit these windows, or clear customs elsewhere first.
- There is no public parking for visiting aircraft, so the FBO booking also secures the aircraft's parking.
Operating information
For business and private flights. Details change, so we check them again for your date.
Airport
| Opening hours | The airport is attended continuously. The control tower is closed from 22:45 to 06:00 local, and Runway 16L/34R is closed at those times. Signature West and East, Clay Lacy Aviation and Jet Aviation publish 24-hour FBO hours. Signature VNY North is open 05:00-21:30 local. CBP has limited hours (see customs). |
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| Prior permission | No airport PPR is published for business jets. CBP requires permission to land, requested by email within 24 hours of the arrival date. |
| Customs and immigration | Van Nuys is a CBP 'user fee airport'. CBP is based at Signature West FBO, 7240 Hayvenhurst Place. Office hours (CBP fact sheet, January 2026): Monday, Thursday and Sunday 09:00-20:30; Tuesday and Wednesday 15:00-20:30; Friday and Saturday 09:00-14:30, all Pacific time. Permission to land must be requested by email before departure from the foreign airport, within 24 hours of the requested arrival date, and it is valid for 30 minutes either side of the ETA. Signature West charges a customs fee for all arrivals. Failing to tell CBP about a cancellation can lead to future landing requests being refused. |
| Slots | Van Nuys is not one of the US airports where the FAA limits flights with slots or schedule review. |
| Noise and night restrictions | Under the 1981 Los Angeles curfew ordinance, aircraft with certified take-off noise above 74 dBA may not depart from 22:00 to 07:00 local; the airport's pilot guide says Stage 3 aircraft are not affected between 22:00 and 23:00. Arrivals are not restricted. No aircraft whose certified take-off noise level is 77 dBA or more may use the airport at any time. Under the voluntary Quieter Nights Program, jets are asked to avoid arriving or departing between 23:00 and 07:00. Repetitive jet operations (training circuits) are prohibited at all times. |
| Aircraft parking | The airport's pilot guide says there is no public transient parking, so visiting aircraft park with an FBO. Signature West and East list ramp space for day use. |
| Other restrictions | Closed to air carrier operations. All jets must use the full length of Runway 16R/34L for departure unless the tower directs otherwise. Runway 16L/34R is limited to aircraft of 14,000 lb maximum landing weight. Departing jets follow set climb-out rules before turning. Landing fees apply from 1 March 2026. |
Runways
| 16R/34L | 2,439 m, asphalt |
|---|---|
| 16L/34R | 1,223 m, asphalt |
Flying times
| To | Distance | Light or midsize jet |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 2,129 nm | About 5h 10m |
| Manchester | 4,595 nm | Long-range jet |
| London | 4,718 nm | Long-range jet |
| Paris | 4,903 nm | Long-range jet |
| Geneva | 5,124 nm | Long-range jet |
| Marrakech | 5,237 nm | Long-range jet |
| Nice | 5,270 nm | Long-range jet |
| Ibiza | 5,293 nm | Long-range jet |
| Mykonos | 6,056 nm | Long-range jet |
| Dubai | 7,220 nm | Long-range jet |
Nearby airports
Whiteman
Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope
Santa Monica
Los Angeles
More airport guides nearby: Washington Dulles International Airport, President Donald J. Trump International Airport, Opa-locka Executive Airport, Miami International Airport.
Questions
Is there a private terminal at Van Nuys Airport?
Yes. Van Nuys is closed to airline operations, so all passengers use FBO terminals: Signature (three terminals), Clay Lacy Aviation and Jet Aviation.
What are Van Nuys Airport's opening hours for private flights?
The airport is attended continuously. The control tower is closed from 22:45 to 06:00 local, and Runway 16L/34R is closed at those times. Signature West and East, Clay Lacy Aviation and Jet Aviation publish 24-hour FBO hours. Signature VNY North is open 05:00-21:30 local. CBP has limited hours (see customs).
Can I clear customs at Van Nuys Airport on a private flight?
Van Nuys is a CBP 'user fee airport'. CBP is based at Signature West FBO, 7240 Hayvenhurst Place. Office hours (CBP fact sheet, January 2026): Monday, Thursday and Sunday 09:00-20:30; Tuesday and Wednesday 15:00-20:30; Friday and Saturday 09:00-14:30, all Pacific time. Permission to land must be requested by email before departure from the foreign airport, within 24 hours of the requested arrival date, and it is valid for 30 minutes either side of the ETA. Signature West charges a customs fee for all arrivals. Failing to tell CBP about a cancellation can lead to future landing requests being refused.
Checked 20 October 2026 from the official AIP and published airport, government and handler information (aeronav.faa.gov, iflyvny.com, signatureaviation.com, claylacy.com, jetaviation.com, cbp.gov, gtlaw.com, castlecookeaviation.com, faa.gov). Not for operational use; we confirm everything for your flight.
