Van Nuys Airport (KVNY)
More about Van Nuys Airport
Van Nuys Airport (KVNY/VNY) is the private-jet charter gateway in Van Nuys, California for travelers bound for Los Angeles and Malibu. Set in the San Fernando Valley, the field places the arrival on the Valley side of the city, with the coast and the wider Los Angeles basin left to the ground plan.
The experience is built around private aviation rather than airline processing: a streamlined arrival, a brief transfer from aircraft steps to car, and no need to route through a commercial gateway when Van Nuys is the better fit. For travelers who value discretion and timing, the point is not spectacle; it is a clean handoff from cabin to itinerary.
KVNY’s longest runway is 8,001 feet, a useful planning fact to have early in the charter conversation without making assumptions about aircraft selection. The route map is broad, with charter pairings between Los Angeles and Aspen, Cabo San Lucas, Chicago, Dallas, Honolulu, Las Vegas, London, Miami, New York, Paris, San Francisco, Seattle, and other listed private-travel markets in both directions.
Los Angeles International Airport (KLAX), Bob Hope Airport (KBUR), Santa Monica Municipal Airport (KSMO), Camarillo Airport (KCMA), and Oxnard Airport (KOXR) can also serve Los Angeles and Malibu itineraries. A private traveler may choose the Van Nuys field when the day is organized around Van Nuys, Los Angeles, or Malibu, keeping the arrival aligned with the setting of the trip rather than selecting an airport by code alone.
“For KVNY, our charter desk secures aircraft availability and the preferred arrival window first, then aligns the car handoff with the flight schedule. Firm dates early in planning help widen suitable aircraft options.”
Quick Facts
Van Nuys Airport at a glance
- ICAO
- KVNY
- IATA
- VNY
- Location
- Van Nuys, California, United States
- Longest runway
- 8,001 ft
Other airports serving the same destinations as KVNY
Van Nuys Airport is not the only airport recorded against these destinations. The fields below serve the same cities — weigh them against the facts above before deciding where to fly.
- 6,886 ft longest runway
- Also serves Los Angeles, Malibu
- 6,013 ft longest runway
- Also serves Malibu, Montecito
- 12,091 ft longest runway
- Also serves Los Angeles
- 5,953 ft longest runway
- Also serves Malibu, Montecito
- 6,052 ft longest runway
- Also serves Montecito
- 4,987 ft longest runway
- Also serves Los Angeles, Malibu
Planning a charter through KVNY
- Confirm the airport
- Quotes for this trip are issued against Van Nuys Airport (KVNY). Check that code against your itinerary before the booking is confirmed.
- Share the wider itinerary
- Tell your advisor where the trip begins and ends around Van Nuys, California, United States, and the schedule is built to fit it.
- Runway on record
- The longest runway recorded for this airport is 8,001 ft. Your advisor confirms the aircraft with the operator for every trip.
Popular routes through KVNY
Classes shown are the range fit for each leg, not a restriction at KVNY.
| Route | This airport | Typical aircraft | Flight time | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspen to Los Angeles | Arriving Los Angeles | Midsize Jets · Super Midsize Jets | 1h 37m – 1h 51m | 635 nm |
| Bozeman to Los Angeles | Arriving Los Angeles | Midsize Jets · Super Midsize Jets | 1h 54m – 2h 11m | 772 nm |
| Cabo San Lucas to Los Angeles | Arriving Los Angeles | Midsize Jets · Super Midsize Jets | 1h 59m – 2h 17m | 812 nm |
| Cancun to Los Angeles | Arriving Los Angeles | Super Midsize Jets · Heavy Jets | 4h 9m – 4h 48m | 1,848 nm |
| Cape Cod to Los Angeles | Arriving Los Angeles | Super Midsize Jets · Heavy Jets | 5h 5m – 5h 54m | 2,296 nm |
| Charleston to Los Angeles | Arriving Los Angeles | Super Midsize Jets · Heavy Jets | 4h 18m – 4h 59m | 1,918 nm |
| Chicago to Los Angeles | Arriving Los Angeles | Super Midsize Jets · Heavy Jets | 3h 25m – 3h 57m | 1,493 nm |
| Courchevel to Los Angeles | Arriving Los Angeles | Ultra Long Haul Jets | 11h 1m – 12h 51m | 5,144 nm |
| Dallas to Los Angeles | Arriving Los Angeles | Midsize Jets · Super Midsize Jets | 2h 34m – 2h 57m | 1,084 nm |
| Geneva to Los Angeles | Arriving Los Angeles | Ultra Long Haul Jets | 10h 59m – 12h 48m | 5,124 nm |
| Hilton Head to Los Angeles | Arriving Los Angeles | Super Midsize Jets · Heavy Jets | 4h 14m – 4h 55m | 1,891 nm |
| Honolulu to Los Angeles | Arriving Los Angeles | Super Midsize Jets · Heavy Jets | 4h 55m – 5h 42m | 2,216 nm |
Common questions about Van Nuys Airport charter
Can I charter a private jet into KVNY for Los Angeles or Malibu?
Yes. Van Nuys Airport serves private charter itineraries for Los Angeles and Malibu from its location in Van Nuys, California.
Which charter routes are planned through KVNY?
Van Nuys Airport supports charter routes connecting Los Angeles with Aspen, Bozeman, Cabo San Lucas, Cancun, Chicago, Dallas, Honolulu, Las Vegas, London, Miami, New York, Paris, San Francisco, Seattle, and other listed destinations in both directions.
Why would I use KVNY instead of KLAX, KBUR, KSMO, KCMA, or KOXR?
For travelers whose plans are centered on Van Nuys, Los Angeles, or Malibu, Van Nuys Airport places the arrival in that setting; Los Angeles International Airport, Bob Hope Airport, Santa Monica Municipal Airport, Camarillo Airport, and Oxnard Airport may also be considered according to the ground plan.
Can international arrivals clear customs at KVNY?
Van Nuys Airport is not a U.S. customs port of entry, so international arrivals should be routed with customs planning handled before continuing to KVNY.
What runway detail should my charter advisor know for KVNY?
Van Nuys Airport's longest runway is 8,001 feet; final aircraft selection should still be confirmed by your charter team against the full itinerary.
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