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Los Angeles is the entertainment capital of the world, and TriStar flies into Van Nuys Airport — the world's busiest general-aviation airport, minutes from the Westside. TriStar keeps aircraft positioned nearby year-round for same-day and next-morning departures. Every quote is fixed all-in before you commit.
Routes & pricing
Typical one-way charter pricing on the lanes we fly most for Los Angeles. Tap a route for the full breakdown.
| Route | Distance | Flight time | One-way from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles → Las VegasVNY → LAS | 199 nm | ~55 min | $4,400Piston |
| Los Angeles → San FranciscoVNY → SFO | 279 nm | ~1 h 20 min | $5,500Piston |
| Los Angeles → DallasVNY → DAL | 1,084 nm | ~2 h 30 min | $22,500Light Jet |
| Los Angeles → HoustonVNY → HOU | 1,211 nm | ~2 h 45 min | $24,400Light Jet |
| Los Angeles → ChicagoVNY → MDW | 1,515 nm | ~3 h 5 min | $37,300Midsize Jet |
| Los Angeles → AtlantaVNY → PDK | 1,693 nm | ~3 h 50 min | $41,000Light Jet |
Airport intelligence
Van Nuys Airport handles 2 runways, the longest 8,001 ft. The world's busiest general-aviation airport, minutes from the westside.
Runways
2longest 8,001 ft of asphaltMax aircraft
Heavy8,001 ft handles midsize and heavy jetsElevation
802 ftVan Nuys AirportFBOs
3Signature Aviation, Clay Lacy AviationChoosing your airport
Distances are measured from the Los Angeles city centre. Runway length determines the largest cabin that can operate — the shortest fields are light-jet only.
| Airport | From centre | Longest runway | Largest jet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Van Nuys Airport KVNY / VNY | 15 nm | 8,001 ft 2 runways · asphalt | Heavy Heavy jets (Gulfstream, Falcon) at full range |
| Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport KHHR / HHR | 9 nm | 4,884 ft 1 runway · concrete | Light Light and midsize jets |
| Los Angeles International Airport KLAX / LAX | 11 nm | 12,894 ft 4 runways · concrete | Heavy Heavy jets (Gulfstream, Falcon) at full range |
| Bob Hope Airport KBUR / BUR | 11 nm | 6,886 ft 2 runways · asphalt | Midsize Midsize jets; heavy jets with payload limits |
| Long Beach /Daugherty Field/ Airport KLGB / LGB | 15 nm | 10,000 ft 3 runways · asphalt | Heavy Heavy jets (Gulfstream, Falcon) at full range |
| Zamperini Field KTOA / TOA | 16 nm | 5,001 ft 2 runways · paved | Light Light and midsize jets |
Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport is closest to the centre at 9 nm; Los Angeles International Airport has the longest runway at 12,894 ft, so it is the safe choice for heavy jets or full payload.
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16R/34L | 8,001 ft | 150 ft wide | Asphalt | Lit |
| 16L/34R | 4,013 ft | 75 ft wide | Asphalt | Lit |
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Repositioning flights sell at up to 75% off the standard charter price. Inventory updates daily.
Why TriStar
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The process
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Exact aircraft with photos, total fixed price, and empty-leg alternatives if your dates flex.
Contract and payment are handled digitally. Catering, cars, transfers and customs are arranged by your concierge.
Good to know
One message to dispatch — two or three real aircraft options with fixed prices, usually within half an hour.