Van Nuys Airport

What Van Nuys Airport does

Van Nuys Airport (VNY) is a municipal general aviation airport owned and operated by Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), a department of the City of Los Angeles. Founded in 1928 as Metropolitan Airport on 80 acres, it now occupies 730 acres in the San Fernando Valley and handles over 300,000 takeoffs and landings annually, making it one of the world's busiest general aviation airports. VNY provides non-commercial air transportation infrastructure, serving private aircraft owners, corporate flight departments, charter operators, flight schools, air ambulance services, Hollywood clientele, and government/public safety agencies.

Name

Van Nuys Airport

Legal name

Los Angeles World Airports

Website

https://iflyvny.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1928

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Van Nuys Airport is a City of Los Angeles-owned general aviation airport in the San Fernando Valley handling over 300,000 annual operations for private, corporate, charter, governmental, and emergency-services aircraft through four major FBOs and 200+ on-site aviation businesses.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

General Aviation Airport Services

NAICS

Airport Operations (48811), Other Airport Operations (488119)

SIC

Airports, Flying Fields & Airport Terminal Services (4581)

akta.pro primary industry

Private Aviation Terminals & FBO Services (THABAFAH)

Keywords

• General aviation airport
• Aviation infrastructure services
• FBO operations
• Airport landing fees
• International flight arrivals

Headquarters

HQ city

Van Nuys

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Landing Fees: Landing fees charged to aircraft operators based on maximum landing weight. Effective March 1, 2026, rate is $6.44 per 1,000 lbs. for all aircraft weights billed. Fees are billed upon arrival using MLW (Maximum Landing Weight) for fixed-wing aircraft. Touch & Go operations are billed.
2. Public Parking: Parking fees at FlyAway facility for bus patrons: $2 per hour, up to $6 maximum per day. Revenue from automated parking operations.
3. Ground Transportation Concessions: Car rental concessions including Go Rentals and National Car Rental operating on airport property, generating concession revenue.
4. Property Leases: Lease payments from over 200 on-site businesses including FBOs (Signature Aviation, Clay Lacy Aviation, Castle & Cooke Aviation, Jet Aviation), flight schools, maintenance shops, hotels (Airtel Plaza Hotel), and other aviation-related tenants.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Van Nuys Airport is a general aviation facility providing non-commercial flight operations on a 730-acre campus with two parallel runways and an FAA control tower, handling over 300,000 takeoffs and landings annually. It generates revenue from landing fees, on-site property leases to over 200 aviation businesses (FBOs, flight schools, maintenance, charter operators), CBP-coordinated international arrivals, public parking for FlyAway bus patrons, and ground transportation concessions. Supporting functions include noise abatement programming, sustainability initiatives, and aviation educational programs.

Product overview

Van Nuys Airport (VNY) is a general aviation airport operated by Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), offering a comprehensive portfolio of aviation services centered around non-commercial air travel operations. The airport features two parallel runways including an 8,000-foot main runway with full instrument landing system, serving as home to more than 200 aviation businesses. Core offerings include Fixed Base Operator (FBO) services providing aircraft storage, fuel, sales, charter, and maintenance through operators like Clay Lacy Aviation, Signature Aviation, Jet Aviation, Castle & Cooke Aviation, and Aerolease Associates. Supporting services encompass pilot information resources (NOTAMs, noise restrictions, advisories), U.S. Customs and Border Protection processing for international arrivals, parking with EV charging, and ground transportation including LAX FlyAway bus service. Educational programs include the ACE Academy, Aviation Career Day, Job Shadow Day, and virtual airport tours. Sustainability initiatives feature Airport Carbon Accreditation Level 4 - Transformation, solar projects with nearly 30,000 panels producing 12 megawatts, and a zero-emission GSE policy. Community engagement is facilitated through the Quieter Nights Program and a 20-member Citizens Advisory Council.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• General Aviation Airport Operations and Runway Access Non-commercial air travel operations on two parallel runways (an 8,000-foot main runway with full ILS and a 4,000-foot training runway), with FAA control tower operations from 6:00 am to 10:45 pm daily. Aircraft operators access the field by paying usage-based landing fees of $6.44 per 1,000 lbs of Maximum Landing Weight, billed through Vector Airport Systems PLANEPASS.
• Fixed Base Operator (FBO) and Tenant Services Aircraft storage, parking, aviation fuel sales, aircraft sales, flight instruction, charter, and maintenance services delivered through major FBOs and over 200 aviation businesses housed on the airport campus under property leases.
• CBP International Arrival Services U.S. Customs and Border Protection processing for private aircraft arriving from international destinations, with operating hours varying across weekdays and coordinated through Signature Flight Support.
• Public Parking Services FlyAway facility parking at $2 per hour up to $6 daily maximum for FlyAway bus patrons, with automated pay stations, EV charging stations, and a maximum vehicle height restriction of 8 feet.
• Ground Transportation Concessions Car rental concessions (Go Rentals and National Car Rental) located on airport property and the LAX FlyAway bus service connecting VNY to Los Angeles International Airport.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 300,000 takeoffs and landings annually (2021)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• U.S. Customs and Border ProtectioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 February 2020Public-private partnership enables private aircraft to fly directly to VNY from international destinations. Services coordinated through Signature Flight Support. Hours vary by day (Mon/Thu/Sun 8am-10pm; Tue/Wed 2pm-10pm; Fri/Sat 8am-4pm).
• Signature Flight SupportcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor Fixed Base Operator (FBO) at VNY providing aircraft storage, parking, fuel, and ground handling services. Signature Flight Support West building houses multiple aviation businesses including Mach 1 Aviation and Platinum Air Service. Partner provides CBP international arrival services.
• Clay Lacy AviationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor FBO and aviation services provider at VNY. Opened new 24/7 aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul facility for FAA Part 145 repair station. Certified as City of Los Angeles Green Business.
• Castle & Cooke AviationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor FBO at VNY providing aircraft storage and aviation services. General manager Casey Pullman with Navy background oversees operations.
• Jet AviationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor FBO at VNY building new facility (slated for 2019 completion). Provides aircraft maintenance and charter services.
• Aeroplex/Aerolease GroupStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor leaseholder and aviation business at VNY. First VNY tenant certified in City of Los Angeles Green Business Program. Installed solar on newest hangar in 2018. One of 11 business sites with solar projects feeding surplus energy back to grid.
• LA County Fire DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCL-415 Bombardier Super Scoopers and Erickson Air Crane Helitankers (firefighting aircraft) base at VNY during fire season. LAFD Station 114 operates from airport. Partnership supports regional wildfire response.
• Los Angeles Unified School DistrictminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNVOC (North Valley Occupational Center) Aviation Campus housed at VNY. Students earn FAA-approved certification in general airframe and power plant mechanics. Partnership supports aviation career education.
• Junior Achievement of Southern CaliforniaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for annual Job Shadow Day event at VNY. Connects local high school students with aviation industry mentors.
• GulfstreamminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGulfstream operates Van Nuys and Long Beach Service Centers. Naila Mendes serves as director of services and general manager of Gulfstream's Van Nuys Service Center.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Long Beach Airport (LGB): Southern California GA and limited commercial airport also operated by a municipal authority, serving private and corporate aviation with on-site FBOs. Directly comparable in scale, customer mix, and Southern California market dynamics.
• Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HTO): LA-area GA airport serving private pilots, flight schools, and small aircraft operators. Comparable in customer mix (general aviation, flight training) and proximity to VNY.
• Teterboro Airport (TEB): One of the most prominent US GA airports, serving NYC-area corporate and private aviation. Highly comparable in customer profile (corporate jets, high-profile users), revenue model, and noise-restriction dynamics.
• Santa Monica Airport (SMO): Historic urban GA airport in the LA basin. Following the 2023 reduction of its runway, GA traffic has increasingly shifted to VNY, making SMO a directly comparable peer whose competitive trajectory directly impacts VNY's volumes.

Broad incumbents

• Signature Flight Support: World's largest FBO chain and a major on-site operator at VNY. Comparable as a leading provider of aircraft handling, fuel, and FBO services across the GA airport ecosystem.
• Atlantic Aviation: Major US FBO chain serving corporate and private aviation across a national network of GA airports. Comparable as an ecosystem participant and potential VNY tenant/competitor for FBO contracts.
• John Wayne Airport (SNA): Orange County's primary airport offering commercial service plus executive aviation facilities. Comparable as a Southern California high-end aviation gateway serving corporate and celebrity travelers.

Regional players

• Camarillo Airport (CMA): Regional GA airport in Ventura County, California, serving private and corporate aviation. Comparable as a Southern California GA alternative for tenants seeking lower noise-restriction exposure.

Emerging players

• Clay Lacy Aviation: West Coast-based FBO and charter operator with major VNY presence. Comparable as a tenant ecosystem participant and competing operator at other West Coast GA airports.

Others

• Million Air: National FBO network serving private and corporate aviation. Comparable as an adjacent GA ecosystem player and potential expansion tenant for VNY.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/vannuysairport
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/VNYofficial
• Facebookfacebook.com/VNYofficial
• Instagraminstagram.com/vannuysairport
• Pinterestpinterest.com/vannuysairport

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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