Company Name: Van Nuys Airport
Legal Company Name: Van Nuys Airport is not a standalone incorporated company. It is a municipally owned public-use airport owned by the City of Los Angeles and operated by Los Angeles World Airports.
Trading / Brand Name: Van Nuys Airport, VNY
FAA Location Identifier / IATA Code: VNY
ICAO Code: KVNY
Primary PrivateJetia Category: Airports USA
Secondary Categories: Airports & FBOs; Private Jet Services; Business Aviation Airports; General Aviation Airports; Flight Support; Aircraft Maintenance Ecosystem; Private Jet Charter Infrastructure
Company Type: Municipally owned public-use general aviation airport
Industry: General Aviation, Business Aviation, Airport Infrastructure
Year Founded: 1928
Founder(s): Metropolitan Airport was established in 1928 by a corporation formed by a small group of local citizens. Individual founders are not consistently identified in current authoritative airport materials.
Headquarters / Airport Location: Van Nuys, Los Angeles, California, United States
Country: United States
Geographic Markets Served: Greater Los Angeles, Southern California, United States, with international general aviation access through on-airport U.S. Customs and Border Protection services arranged through the designated user-fee facility.
Official Website: Van Nuys Airport official website
Company Status: Active
Owner: City of Los Angeles
Operator: Los Angeles World Airports, a proprietary department of the City of Los Angeles
Parent / Governing Organization: Los Angeles World Airports
Major Related Airport: Los Angeles International Airport, LAX
PrivateJetia Verification Status: Verified airport entity, ownership, operator, airport identifiers, principal facilities, management, FBO network and current Airport Carbon Accreditation status confirmed through official LAWA, VNY, FAA and ACI sources. (Van Nuys Airport)
2. Executive Company Overview
Van Nuys Airport, identified as VNY and KVNY, is a public-use general aviation airport located in the Van Nuys district of Los Angeles in California’s San Fernando Valley. The airport is owned by the City of Los Angeles and operated by Los Angeles World Airports, the municipal airport organization that also operates Los Angeles International Airport. Unlike LAX, VNY is principally dedicated to non-scheduled general aviation and supports private aircraft, corporate aviation, charter operations, flight training, government aviation and specialized aviation services. (Van Nuys Airport)
For the private aviation market, VNY functions as one of the most strategically significant business aviation airports in the Los Angeles metropolitan area. Its infrastructure includes two parallel runways, an FAA control tower, a primary runway approximately 8,000 feet long with instrument landing capability, and an extensive ecosystem of FBOs, hangars, maintenance organizations, charter companies, aircraft management providers, flight schools and other aviation businesses. The official airport website identifies four major FBOs: Castle & Cooke Aviation, Clay Lacy Aviation, Jet Aviation and Signature Flight Support. More than 200 businesses are reported as operating on the airport’s approximately 730-acre campus. (Van Nuys Airport)
VNY also supports public-safety aviation, including police, firefighting, air ambulance and other governmental missions. For internationally arriving business aircraft, a U.S. Customs and Border Protection user-fee clearance facility was established at the airport through a public-private arrangement involving Signature Flight Support. (Los Angeles World Airports)
The result is an airport that operates not merely as a landing point for private jets, but as a substantial Southern California aviation-services cluster serving aircraft owners, corporations, charter operators, flight departments, government organizations and aviation service providers.
3. Key Facts at a Glance
Founded: December 17, 1928
Original Name: Metropolitan Airport
Current Name Adopted: 1957
Owner: City of Los Angeles
Operator: Los Angeles World Airports
Airport Manager: Jacob Haik
Airport Manager Appointed: September 2024
Location: Van Nuys, Los Angeles, California
Airport Code: VNY
ICAO Code: KVNY
Airport Type: Public-use general aviation airport
Primary Aviation Role: Private, corporate, charter, government and general aviation
Airport Area: Approximately 730 acres
Runways: 2 parallel runways
Primary Runway: Runway 16R/34L, approximately 8,000 feet
Secondary / Training Runway: Runway 16L/34R, approximately 4,000 feet
FAA Tower: Yes
Tower Hours: Approximately 6:00 a.m. to 10:45 p.m. local daily, subject to operational updates
FBOs: 4 major FBOs identified by the airport
On-Airport Businesses: More than 200 reported by VNY
Airport Carbon Accreditation: Level 4, Transformation
International Arrival Capability: U.S. Customs and Border Protection user-fee clearance facility
Scheduled Airline Role: VNY is dedicated principally to noncommercial general aviation rather than scheduled passenger airline service. (Van Nuys Airport)
4. Services & Capabilities
Primary Services
Van Nuys Airport itself provides airport infrastructure and facilitates a broader network of tenant-delivered aviation services rather than directly acting as a charter operator, aircraft broker or maintenance provider.
General Aviation Airport Operations
VNY accommodates business aviation, private aircraft, corporate aircraft, charter operations, flight training and government aviation.
Runway and Taxiway Infrastructure
The airport operates two closely spaced parallel runways, 16R/34L and 16L/34R. FAA published airport diagrams identify the primary runway at approximately 8,001 by 150 feet and the secondary runway at approximately 4,013 by 75 feet. (Aeronautical Information Services)
Instrument Flight Operations
Runway 16R/34L supports full instrument landing capability. FAA procedure publications document instrument approaches including ILS procedures for Runway 16R. (Federal Aviation Administration)
FAA Air Traffic Control
An FAA control tower serves VNY. The FAA describes the airport as operating in Class D airspace beneath Burbank Class C airspace. (Federal Aviation Administration)
Fixed-Base Operator Services
Four major FBOs are currently listed by the airport:
Castle & Cooke Aviation Services
Clay Lacy Aviation
Jet Aviation
Signature Flight Support (Van Nuys Airport)
The individual FBOs provide combinations of aircraft fueling, parking, hangar storage, passenger and crew support and other business aviation services.
Aircraft Storage and Hangar Infrastructure
VNY contains extensive hangar, ramp, parking and tenant aviation infrastructure supporting locally based and transient aircraft.
Aircraft Maintenance and Repair Ecosystem
LAWA identifies aircraft repairs, avionics, aircraft interiors and other specialized aviation support functions among the services available through airport tenants. (Los Angeles World Airports)
Aircraft Charter
Charter services are available through independent certificated operators located at or using VNY. The airport itself is not a charter operator.
Aircraft Management
Independent aviation companies based at VNY provide aircraft management services. This is a tenant ecosystem capability rather than an airport-operated service.
Flight Training
The FAA confirms multiple flight schools at VNY providing fixed-wing and rotor-wing instruction. (Federal Aviation Administration)
Fuel Services
Fuel services are available through airport FBOs and other authorized providers.
International Customs Clearance
VNY has hosted a U.S. Customs and Border Protection user-fee facility for international general aviation arrivals. Advance arrangements and current operating requirements should always be verified directly with the appropriate FBO and CBP before flight. (Los Angeles World Airports)
Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting
Los Angeles Fire Department resources support emergency response at the airport. (Van Nuys Airport)
Airport Security
Los Angeles Airport Police provide 24-hour patrol and airport-security functions at VNY. (Los Angeles World Airports)
Specialized Capabilities
Business aviation access to the Los Angeles metropolitan area
Large-cabin and long-range business jet accommodation
The approximately 8,000-foot primary runway enables operations by a broad range of turbine-powered business aircraft, subject to aircraft-specific weight, performance, weather and operational limitations.
Private and corporate flight department support
International business aviation clearance capability
Business jet fueling and ground handling
Hangar and transient parking
Business aircraft maintenance
Avionics services
Cabin and interior services
Aircraft management and charter support through independent tenants
Fixed-wing and helicopter flight instruction
Police, fire, emergency medical and public-service aviation
Noise-management programs including Fly Friendly and Quieter Nights initiatives
Sustainability programs covering electric ground-support equipment, solar generation and emissions management (Van Nuys Airport)
5. Industries & Client Types Served
Van Nuys Airport’s documented operational role supports the following client and stakeholder groups:
Private aircraft owners
UHNW individuals using private aviation
Family offices with aviation requirements
Corporations
Corporate flight departments
Business jet operators
FAA Part 135 charter operators
Aircraft management companies
Fractional and fleet operators
Aircraft maintenance organizations
FBO operators
Flight schools
Aircraft sales and brokerage businesses
Aviation support providers
Government agencies
Police aviation units
Fire and rescue aviation units
Air ambulance operators
Helicopter operators
News and media aviation organizations
Pilots and owner-operators
Aircraft manufacturers and authorized service providers maintaining a presence within the broader VNY ecosystem
LAWA specifically identifies private, corporate and government aviation as principal airport uses and also describes maintenance, emergency services and specialized aviation businesses operating from the airport. (Van Nuys Airport)
6. Geographic Coverage
Headquarters Country: United States
State: California
County: Los Angeles County
City: Los Angeles
Community / District: Van Nuys, San Fernando Valley
Airport Administration / Public-Safety Address: 16461 Sherman Way, Van Nuys, CA 91406 is used by LAWA for Van Nuys Airport facilities including Airport Police. Specific administrative-suite details should be confirmed before physical correspondence. (Los Angeles World Airports)
Additional Offices: Not applicable in the conventional corporate sense. LAWA has broader administrative operations throughout the Los Angeles airport system.
Countries Served: VNY supports domestic and international general aviation movements. It does not publish a fixed country network because it is an airport rather than an airline.
Regions Served: Greater Los Angeles, Southern California and international business aviation markets.
Airport Served: Van Nuys Airport itself
IATA / FAA Identifier: VNY
ICAO: KVNY
Operational Scope: International general aviation gateway with a primarily Greater Los Angeles and Southern California market role.
The FAA states that VNY is approximately six miles west of Hollywood Burbank Airport and approximately 15 miles north of Los Angeles International Airport. (Federal Aviation Administration)
7. Aircraft Expertise
Van Nuys Airport should not be described as having “aircraft expertise” in the same manner as an MRO, broker or aircraft management company. Its relevance is the range of aircraft categories accommodated by its infrastructure and tenant ecosystem.
Aircraft Categories Commonly Supported
Light Jets
Midsize Jets
Super-Midsize Jets
Large-Cabin Jets
Ultra-Long-Range Business Jets
Turboprops
Piston Aircraft
Helicopters
Government Aircraft
Emergency-Service Aircraft
Military aircraft movements where authorized
The FAA characterizes the airport traffic mix as general aviation, air taxi, military and commercial-category operations, with both fixed-wing and rotor-wing flight training. (Federal Aviation Administration)
Manufacturers
VNY does not represent a single OEM. Its tenant base and airport operations support aircraft from major business aviation manufacturers including, depending on individual operator and tenant activity:
Gulfstream Aerospace
Bombardier
Dassault Aviation
Textron Aviation / Cessna
Embraer Executive Jets
Pilatus
Beechcraft
Other fixed-wing and rotorcraft manufacturers
These names should be treated as ecosystem associations rather than endorsements or formal airport-OEM partnerships unless independently documented.
Aircraft Models
A comprehensive authoritative list of aircraft models based at or regularly operating through VNY is not publicly maintained by LAWA.
Specific model specialization: Not applicable to the airport entity.
8. Fleet Information
Van Nuys Airport does not own or operate a conventional commercial aircraft fleet.
Total Airport-Owned Aircraft Fleet: Not applicable / not publicly disclosed
Owned Aircraft: Not applicable in the conventional operator sense
Managed Aircraft: Not applicable
Charter Aircraft: VNY does not operate a charter fleet
Based Aircraft: A current authoritative 2026 total was not located during this research cycle and should be verified through current FAA airport master-record data before publication if a numerical count is required.
Aircraft Categories: Business jets, turboprops, piston aircraft, helicopters and government aircraft operate from the airport.
Major Manufacturers: Diverse
Average Fleet Age: Not applicable
Fleet Geographic Distribution: Not applicable
PrivateJetia should avoid aggregating tenant aircraft and presenting them as a “Van Nuys Airport fleet.” Aircraft based with an FBO, management company, charter operator or private owner remain associated with the relevant operator or owner rather than the airport.
9. Company Statistics
Because VNY is an airport rather than a conventional company, airport operating statistics are more relevant than corporate metrics.
Founded: 1928
Source: Los Angeles World Airports
Period: Historical record (Los Angeles World Airports)
Airport Area: Approximately 730 acres
Source: Official Van Nuys Airport / LAWA
Current official site reference: Current airport description (Van Nuys Airport)
Businesses Located at VNY: More than 200
Source: Official Van Nuys Airport
Current official site reference: Current airport description (Van Nuys Airport)
Major FBOs: 4
Source: Official Van Nuys Airport directory
Current: Castle & Cooke Aviation Services, Clay Lacy Aviation, Jet Aviation and Signature Flight Support (Van Nuys Airport)
Runways: 2
Source: FAA and VNY
Current: 16R/34L and 16L/34R (Aeronautical Information Services)
Primary Runway: Approximately 8,001 feet by 150 feet
Source: FAA airport diagram
Reference: 2025 chart cycle (Aeronautical Information Services)
Secondary Runway: Approximately 4,013 feet by 75 feet
Source: FAA airport diagram
Reference: 2025 chart cycle (Aeronautical Information Services)
2022 Aircraft Operations: 283,668
Source: LAWA presentation
Period: 2022 (Granicus)
2022 Jet Operations: 69,553
Source: LAWA presentation
Period: 2022 (Granicus)
2021 Aircraft Operations: 301,122
Source: LAWA presentation
Period: 2021 (Granicus)
2021 Jet Operations: 69,907
Source: LAWA presentation
Period: 2021 (Granicus)
2020 Aircraft Operations: More than 232,000
Source: LAWA
Period: 2020 (Los Angeles World Airports)
2017 Aircraft Operations: More than 230,000
Source: LAWA
Period: 2017 (Los Angeles World Airports)
Annual Economic Activity: Approximately $2 billion
Source: LAWA
Period: Figure repeatedly used by LAWA in recent official airport materials; underlying economic study is older and should not be interpreted as a 2026 independently recalculated figure. (Los Angeles World Airports)
Jobs Supported: More than 10,000
Source: LAWA
Period: Official airport materials, based on previous economic-impact analysis. (Van Nuys Airport)
On-Site Employees: Approximately 5,200
Source: LAWA presentation
Period: Presented with 2022 airport statistics (Granicus)
Flight Schools: 19
Source: LAWA presentation
Period: Presented with 2022 airport statistics (Granicus)
Revenue: Airport-specific current annual revenue not independently established in this research.
Funding: VNY is operated within LAWA, a proprietary revenue-generating City of Los Angeles department. Airport-specific current funding composition should be sourced from LAWA budget and financial documents if required for financial due diligence.
10. Certifications & Regulatory Status
FAA Airport Status
Van Nuys Airport is a public-use general aviation airport in the U.S. National Airspace System.
FAA Identifier: VNY
ICAO: KVNY
Airspace: Class D airport airspace beneath Burbank Class C airspace
FAA Control Tower: Yes (Federal Aviation Administration)
Instrument Procedures
FAA publications document instrument procedures at KVNY, including ILS approaches to Runway 16R and other published arrival and approach procedures. (Federal Aviation Administration)
Airport Carbon Accreditation
Certification: Airport Carbon Accreditation Level 4, Transformation
Issuing Program: Airport Carbon Accreditation, administered by Airports Council International Europe
Status: Verified
Latest material advancement: Announced April 2025
VNY became the first general aviation airport in the Americas certified at Level 4 or higher. The Airport Carbon Accreditation official database continues to list Los Angeles Van Nuys Airport at Level 4. (Los Angeles World Airports)
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
VNY has operated a designated U.S. Customs and Border Protection user-fee clearance facility for arriving international general aviation aircraft.
Issuing / Government Agency: U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Operational arrangement: Historically located through Signature Flight Support and available subject to advance arrangements and operating conditions. Current customs availability, notice requirements and operating hours must be confirmed before flight. (Los Angeles World Airports)
FAA Part 135
Airport itself: Not applicable.
Individual charter operators based at or operating through VNY may hold their own FAA Part 135 certificates.
FAA Part 145
Airport itself: Not applicable.
Independent MRO businesses at VNY may hold FAA repair-station certificates.
IS-BAO / ARGUS / WYVERN
Not certifications of Van Nuys Airport itself. Such credentials apply to individual operators.
IS-BAH
No current airport-wide IS-BAH credential was independently established during this research.
11. Industry Memberships
Because Van Nuys Airport is operated within LAWA rather than as an independent private corporation, memberships may be held at LAWA level.
Airports Council International: Strong institutional association established through the Airport Carbon Accreditation program.
NBAA: No current airport-specific membership claim should be made without direct verification.
NATA: No current airport-specific membership independently verified.
Van Nuys Airport Association: This is an airport tenant/stakeholder organization associated with businesses at VNY, not necessarily a conventional “membership” held by the airport itself.
Other memberships: Not independently verified.
12. Leadership
Airport Leadership
Airport Manager: Jacob Haik
Jacob Haik was appointed Airport Manager of Van Nuys Airport in September 2024. LAWA states that he previously served as its Director of Sustainability and Compliance and earlier worked for approximately two decades in Los Angeles City Council District 15 roles involving public works, community initiatives and development projects. (Los Angeles World Airports)
Parent Organization Leadership
Los Angeles World Airports Chief Executive Officer: John Ackerman
Chief Airport Administrative Officer: Marla Bleavins
Chief Financial Officer: Antoinette Chandler
Chief Airport Development Officer: Michael Christensen
Chief Operations and Maintenance Officer: Doug Webster
Chief Revenue & Experience Officer: Courtney Moore
General Counsel: Brian C. Ostler
LAWA publishes its current executive-management roster through its official management directory. (Los Angeles World Airports)
Governance
Van Nuys Airport operates within Los Angeles World Airports under the policy direction of the Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners. Commissioners are appointed by the Mayor of Los Angeles and operate within the City governance structure. (Los Angeles World Airports)
CEO of Van Nuys Airport as a standalone company: Not applicable.
Founder: No single verified individual founder identified by current official sources.
13. Ownership & Corporate Structure
Ownership Type: Municipal government ownership
Legal Owner: City of Los Angeles
Airport Operator: Los Angeles World Airports
Parent Organization: Los Angeles World Airports
Ultimate Government Entity: City of Los Angeles
Governing Body: Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners
Shareholders: Not applicable
Private Equity Ownership: None
Subsidiaries: Not applicable
Affiliated Airport: Los Angeles International Airport
LAWA is a proprietary, revenue-generating department of the City of Los Angeles. Current LAWA materials identify LAX and VNY as its principal airports. (Los Angeles World Airports)
The airport’s commercial aviation ecosystem is structured around leases and tenant relationships. FBOs, MRO providers, flight schools, charter operators and other aviation companies conduct business on leased airport property but remain independent businesses.
14. Company History & Milestones
1928: Metropolitan Airport was established on December 17, 1928 by a corporation formed by local citizens. The airport initially occupied roughly 80 acres of farmland and trees. (Los Angeles World Airports)
1942: During World War II, the U.S. government acquired Metropolitan Airport and developed Van Nuys Army Airfield. The facility supported military activity including P-38 Lightning pilot training. (Los Angeles World Airports)
1944: A U.S. Navy and Lockheed venture established an aircraft modification facility at the airport. (Los Angeles World Airports)
1949: The City of Los Angeles acquired the airport from the U.S. War Assets Administration for $1, subject to conditions associated with continued aviation use. It was renamed San Fernando Valley Airport. (Los Angeles World Airports)
1957: The airport received its present Van Nuys Airport name. (Los Angeles World Airports)
1959: Completion of the Sherman Way underpass enabled extension of the primary runway from approximately 6,000 to 8,000 feet. (Los Angeles World Airports)
1960s: VNY expanded as general aviation and aerospace activity grew throughout Southern California.
1968: Clay Lacy Aviation was established at Van Nuys Airport, creating a long-term connection between VNY and West Coast business aviation. (Van Nuys Airport)
2015: U.S. Customs and Border Protection general aviation clearance became available at VNY through a user-fee facility associated with Signature Flight Support. (Los Angeles World Airports)
2017: Van Nuys Airport achieved Level 2 Airport Carbon Accreditation. (Los Angeles World Airports)
2018: VNY and its tenant community advanced solar-generation and sustainable aviation initiatives. (Los Angeles World Airports)
2020: LAWA launched the VNY Quieter Nights Program to encourage reduced nighttime jet activity.
2022: VNY completed a $13 million runway reconstruction project and announced availability of unleaded aviation fuel, according to LAWA. (Los Angeles World Airports)
September 2024: Jacob Haik was appointed Airport Manager. (Los Angeles World Airports)
2024: VNY advanced from Airport Carbon Accreditation Level 3 to Level 4, according to the airport’s sustainability page.
April 2025: LAWA formally announced Level 4 Transformation status, with VNY becoming the first general aviation airport in the Americas to hold Level 4 or higher accreditation. (Los Angeles World Airports)
2025 onward: VNY sustainability policies include reporting requirements for ground-support equipment and a planned transition to zero-emission GSE by 2030. (Van Nuys Airport)
2026: VNY remains operational with active runway maintenance, infrastructure work, noise-management programs and airport advisories. (Van Nuys Airport)
15. Strategic Partnerships
Van Nuys Airport’s most commercially significant relationships are better characterized as tenant, governmental and infrastructure relationships rather than conventional corporate partnerships.
Los Angeles World Airports
LAWA owns and manages the operating framework under which VNY functions and connects it to the broader Los Angeles airport system.
Federal Aviation Administration
The FAA operates air traffic control functions and publishes VNY airport, procedure and runway-safety information.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
CBP supports international general aviation arrival clearance through VNY’s user-fee facility.
Castle & Cooke Aviation Services
One of VNY’s four official major FBO tenants.
Clay Lacy Aviation
Long-established VNY aviation company and FBO providing a range of private aviation services.
Jet Aviation
Major FBO and aviation-services tenant.
Signature Flight Support
Major FBO and host of the airport’s historically documented CBP user-fee clearance facility.
Los Angeles Fire Department
Maintains aviation and emergency-response infrastructure connected to VNY, including helicopter operations.
Los Angeles Airport Police
Provides airport security and policing.
Los Angeles Unified School District
VNY hosts an aircraft mechanics education program that supports airframe and powerplant training. (Van Nuys Airport)
16. Key Differentiators
1. Dedicated business and general aviation role in Los Angeles
Unlike LAX, VNY is centered on general aviation and supports private, corporate, charter and governmental flying rather than functioning as a major scheduled airline airport.
2. Large business aviation services ecosystem
The airport reports more than 200 businesses across approximately 730 acres, making VNY an aviation-services cluster rather than solely an airfield. (Van Nuys Airport)
3. Four major FBO choices
Castle & Cooke Aviation, Clay Lacy Aviation, Jet Aviation and Signature Flight Support offer substantial service choice for transient and based business aircraft. (Van Nuys Airport)
4. Approximately 8,000-foot primary runway
Runway 16R/34L provides infrastructure suitable for a broad spectrum of business aircraft operations. (Aeronautical Information Services)
5. International general aviation clearance capability
The availability of CBP services allows appropriately arranged international private aircraft to clear at VNY rather than necessarily repositioning through another airport. (Los Angeles World Airports)
6. Deep maintenance and aviation-service base
LAWA specifically identifies repairs, avionics, interiors and specialized aviation functions among the airport’s tenant capabilities. (Los Angeles World Airports)
7. Airport Carbon Accreditation Level 4
VNY is listed by Airport Carbon Accreditation at Level 4 and was identified by LAWA as the first general aviation airport in the Americas to reach Level 4 or higher. (Los Angeles World Airports)
17. Contact & Digital Presence
Official Website: Van Nuys Airport
LAWA Website: Los Angeles World Airports
Airport Administration Main Telephone: A single current general-administration number was not independently confirmed from the primary current contact page during this research.
Public and Community Relations: 818-442-6526
Source: Official airport materials (Van Nuys Airport)
Media Telephone: 424-646-5260
Media Email: [email protected]
After-Hours Media Emergency: 424-646-5430 (Van Nuys Airport)
VNY Airfield Operations: 818-442-6506 (Van Nuys Airport)
Airport Police: 818-442-6570
Airport Police Address: 16461 Sherman Way, Suite 130, Van Nuys, CA 91406 (Los Angeles World Airports)
Sales Telephone: Not applicable. VNY is an airport, not a conventional private aviation sales organization.
Sales Email: Not applicable
Business Development: Conducted through LAWA commercial-development and leasing functions. No single VNY-specific public business-development email independently verified.
LinkedIn: No standalone current VNY LinkedIn page independently verified as the airport’s primary official account. LAWA maintains institutional professional channels.
Facebook: Van Nuys Airport has historically maintained an official Facebook presence under VNYOfficial. Current account availability should be confirmed before publication.
Instagram: Van Nuys Airport has historically maintained an official Instagram account. Current handle should be verified immediately before publication.
X / Twitter: Van Nuys Airport historically used @VanNuysAirport. Current active status should be confirmed before publication.
YouTube: Content is published through VNY and LAWA digital channels, but a standalone current official VNY YouTube account was not independently verified during this research.
18. PrivateJetia Market Classification
Primary Market: Business and General Aviation Airport Infrastructure
Market Segment: Private Aviation Airport / Business Aviation Gateway
Geographic Position: Greater Los Angeles and Southern California
Company Scale: Major metropolitan general aviation airport
Primary Specialization: Private, corporate, charter and general aviation access to the Los Angeles market
Typical Customer: Private aircraft owner, corporate flight department, charter operator, aircraft management company, business aviation passenger, flight school, government aviation unit or aviation-services provider
Business Model: Municipally owned airport infrastructure supported through LAWA’s airport operating, leasing, fee and commercial framework
Core Revenue Activities: Airport property leasing, aviation-related fees, landing and operating charges, tenant agreements and associated airport commercial activity. Detailed current VNY-specific revenue composition was not independently verified.
Scheduled Airline Market: Not the airport’s principal market
International Role: International general aviation access with CBP clearance subject to appropriate advance arrangements
19. PrivateJetia Taxonomy
Primary Category: Airports USA
Secondary Categories:
Airports & FBOs
Business Aviation Airports
General Aviation Airports
Private Jet Services
Flight Support
Aircraft Maintenance Ecosystem
Private Jet Charter Infrastructure
Country: United States
Region: North America
State: California
Metro Area: Los Angeles
City: Los Angeles
District / Community: Van Nuys
Airport: Van Nuys Airport
FAA / IATA Code: VNY
ICAO Code: KVNY
Services:
General Aviation Airport
Business Aviation
Private Jet Operations
Corporate Aviation
FBO Services
Aircraft Fuel
Ground Handling
Aircraft Parking
Hangar Storage
Aircraft Maintenance
Avionics
Aircraft Interiors
Aircraft Charter Ecosystem
Aircraft Management Ecosystem
Flight Training
Helicopter Operations
Government Aviation
Emergency Aviation
U.S. Customs Clearance
Air Traffic Control
Instrument Approaches
Aircraft Manufacturers:
Gulfstream
Bombardier
Dassault Aviation
Textron Aviation
Embraer
Pilatus
Other manufacturers should be added only where tied to a specific tenant or verified operating relationship.
Aircraft Models: Do not assign model-level taxonomy to VNY unless PrivateJetia uses airport-compatible aircraft tags based on verified operational data.
Certifications:
Airport Carbon Accreditation Level 4, Transformation
FAA public-use airport status
Client Types:
Private Aircraft Owners
UHNW Individuals
Family Offices
Corporations
Corporate Flight Departments
Charter Operators
Aircraft Management Companies
FBOs
MRO Providers
Flight Schools
Government Agencies
Helicopter Operators
Air Ambulance Operators
Public Safety Aviation
Aviation Service Providers
Entity Associations
Van Nuys
Los Angeles
San Fernando Valley
California
City of Los Angeles
Los Angeles World Airports
Los Angeles International Airport
Federal Aviation Administration
VNY
KVNY
Castle & Cooke Aviation
Clay Lacy Aviation
Jet Aviation
Signature Flight Support
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Airport Carbon Accreditation
Jacob Haik
John Ackerman
20. Related Company Opportunities
Related Company Types
Fixed-Base Operators
Private Jet Charter Companies
Aircraft Management Companies
Aircraft Maintenance Providers
Aircraft Repair Stations
Avionics Companies
Aircraft Interior Specialists
Aircraft Sales and Brokerage Companies
Flight Schools
Helicopter Operators
Air Ambulance Companies
Aircraft Fuel Providers
Ground Handling Providers
Potential Comparable Airports
These should be treated as comparable business/general aviation airports rather than necessarily direct competitors.
Teterboro Airport, New Jersey
Dallas Love Field, Texas
Centennial Airport, Colorado
Scottsdale Airport, Arizona
Miami Opa-locka Executive Airport, Florida
Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport, Florida
Palm Beach International Airport, Florida, for business aviation activity
Hollywood Burbank Airport, California
John Wayne Airport, California
Oakland County International Airport, Michigan
A detailed competitive comparison would require standardized traffic, runway, FBO, hangar, customs and based-aircraft data for each airport.
21. Sources & Verification
Source Name: Van Nuys Airport Official Website
Source Type: Official
Information Supported: Airport role, acreage, FBOs, business count, runways, aviation services
Publication/Update Date: Continuously maintained
Accessed: September 6, 2026
Official Van Nuys Airport website
(Van Nuys Airport)
Source Name: Los Angeles World Airports
Source Type: Official government airport operator
Information Supported: Ownership, airport role, economic activity, aviation services, governance and historical information
Accessed: September 6, 2026
Los Angeles World Airports
(Los Angeles World Airports)
Source Name: Federal Aviation Administration
Source Type: Regulatory / Government
Information Supported: VNY airport identifiers, airspace, runway configuration, tower, operational environment and pilot safety information
Last FAA page update identified: March 10, 2026
Accessed: September 6, 2026
FAA Van Nuys Airport information
(Federal Aviation Administration)
Source Name: FAA Airport Diagram
Source Type: Regulatory / Government
Information Supported: Runway dimensions, runway identifiers, field layout and airport elevation
Reference Period: 2025 chart publication examined during research
Accessed: September 6, 2026
(Aeronautical Information Services)
Source Name: Van Nuys Airport Fixed Based Operators Directory
Source Type: Official
Information Supported: Current major FBOs, addresses and telephone numbers
Accessed: September 6, 2026
VNY Fixed Based Operators directory
(Van Nuys Airport)
Source Name: LAWA Airport Management
Source Type: Official
Information Supported: Current LAWA leadership and Van Nuys Airport Manager
Accessed: September 6, 2026
(Los Angeles World Airports)
Source Name: Jacob Haik Executive Profile
Source Type: Official
Information Supported: Current Airport Manager, appointment date and professional background
Accessed: September 6, 2026
(Los Angeles World Airports)
Source Name: Airport Carbon Accreditation
Source Type: Independent industry accreditation database
Information Supported: Current VNY Level 4 status
Accessed: September 6, 2026
Airport Carbon Accreditation accredited airports
(Airport Carbon Accreditation)
Source Name: Los Angeles World Airports Level 4 Carbon Accreditation Announcement
Source Type: Official press release
Information Supported: VNY Level 4 Transformation status and first-general-aviation-airport-in-the-Americas distinction
Publication Date: April 11, 2025
Accessed: September 6, 2026
(Los Angeles World Airports)
Source Name: LAWA / Van Nuys Sustainability
Source Type: Official
Information Supported: Airport Carbon Accreditation, solar projects, zero-emission GSE policy and environmental programs
Accessed: September 6, 2026
Van Nuys Airport sustainability information
(Van Nuys Airport)
Source Name: LAWA U.S. Customs Facility Announcement
Source Type: Official
Information Supported: VNY CBP user-fee facility, international general aviation clearance arrangement and Signature Flight Support participation
Publication Date: 2015
Accessed: September 6, 2026
(Los Angeles World Airports)
Source Name: LAWA Airport Statistics Presentation
Source Type: Official government presentation
Information Supported: 2021 and 2022 aircraft operations, jet operations, flight schools, businesses, jobs and on-site employment
Period: 2022 data presentation
Accessed: September 6, 2026
(Granicus)
Source Name: Van Nuys Airport Media Contact
Source Type: Official
Information Supported: Public-relations telephone and email
Accessed: September 6, 2026
(Van Nuys Airport)
22. Data Confidence & Data Gaps
Verified
Airport name
VNY identifier
KVNY ICAO code
City of Los Angeles ownership
Los Angeles World Airports operation
1928 establishment
Van Nuys, California location
Approximately 730-acre airport footprint
Two parallel runways
Runway identifiers
Approximate runway dimensions
FAA control tower
General aviation and business aviation role
Four major FBOs
Current FBO identities
More than 200 airport businesses
Airport Manager Jacob Haik
September 2024 airport-manager appointment
Airport Carbon Accreditation Level 4
FAA Class D operating environment
CBP user-fee facility historical establishment
Public-safety aviation role
Company Reported / Operator Reported
Approximately $2 billion in annual regional economic activity
More than 10,000 jobs supported
The airport’s description as one of the world’s or nation’s busiest general aviation airports
These statements originate principally from LAWA and official VNY materials. Traffic counts confirm that VNY is a high-activity general aviation airport, but PrivateJetia should avoid converting the description into a precise current global ranking without a standardized 2026 international airport dataset.
Third-Party / Independent Verification
Airport Carbon Accreditation Level 4 is independently corroborated through the Airport Carbon Accreditation registry. (Airport Carbon Accreditation)
FAA documentation independently corroborates the airport identifiers, runway configuration, airspace and operating environment. (Federal Aviation Administration)
Requires Verification
Current 2025 or year-to-date 2026 annualized aircraft operations
Current number of based aircraft
Current airport-specific annual revenue
Current exact airport administration general telephone number
Current CBP operating hours and advance-notice procedures
Current number of flight schools if a 2026 figure is required
Current on-site employee total
Current exact airport-wide hangar square footage or capacity
Current total aircraft parking capacity
Current percentage of traffic represented by jets
Current social-media handles where platforms or account naming may have changed
Not Publicly Disclosed / Not Independently Verified
Airport-specific profit
Airport-specific full financial statements separate from LAWA
Current aircraft fleet value based at VNY
Total number of private aircraft managed by all VNY tenants
Total charter fleet available from VNY
Airport-wide hangar capacity expressed as one standardized square-foot figure
Annual number of private-jet passengers
Annual international arrivals
Number of UHNW customers or family-office users
Transaction volumes for aircraft sales conducted by airport tenants
23. Information Last Verified
Information Last Verified: September 6, 2026
Research Confidence: High
Important Data Gaps: A current full-year 2025 or 2026 aircraft-operations total was not located in an authoritative source during this research cycle. Current based-aircraft count, airport-specific annual revenue, total hangar capacity, latest on-site employment count and current CBP operating schedule should be independently rechecked before those figures are added to the directory entry.
PrivateJetia Editorial Classification: Van Nuys Airport should be treated primarily as an Airports USA / Business Aviation Airport entry rather than as a private jet company or FBO. Its four major FBOs and numerous charter, management, maintenance and support tenants should receive separate company profiles and be internally linked from the VNY page.