Van Nuys VNY Hourly Chauffeur Service | Private Jet and FBO Livery
Jul 10, 2026
Private jet chauffeur and hourly livery service at Van Nuys (VNY). FBO and planeside meets, studio and Westside transfers, as-directed chauffeur hire.
Van Nuys is the busiest general aviation airport in the world by movements. It sits in the San Fernando Valley, it has no scheduled passenger service, and it handles a volume of private traffic that would be remarkable for a commercial field. Signature Flight Support, Clay Lacy Aviation, Castle & Cooke and Jet Aviation all operate here.
The Sepulveda Pass decides your journey
Almost every trip from Van Nuys to the Westside crosses the Santa Monica Mountains, and there is essentially one road: the 405 through the Sepulveda Pass. It is among the most congested stretches of highway in the United States and it has no meaningful alternative — Sepulveda Boulevard runs alongside it and fills up the moment the freeway does.
- Beverly Hills and Century City — 30 minutes at 6am, 75 or more at 5pm.
- Burbank studios and Universal City — 20 to 30 minutes, and no mountain crossing required.
- Downtown Los Angeles — 35 to 60 minutes via the 101 or the 5.
- Malibu — an hour upwards depending on the Pacific Coast Highway.
The practical advice for anyone flying into VNY with an afternoon commitment on the Westside is to build the pass into the schedule, or to consider whether Santa Monica or Burbank is a better field for that particular trip.
Why the studios matter
A large share of Van Nuys ground movement is entertainment industry work, and it does not look like corporate travel. Call times are early, schedules move, and a car frequently waits for hours rather than completing a transfer. Held hourly hire is the norm here rather than the exception — see the hourly chauffeur page.
Noise rules shape the schedule
Van Nuys operates a voluntary curfew and a long-standing noise ordinance, which pushes departures away from the late evening and concentrates them earlier. Ground transport demand follows the same curve, which is why a car booked for 7am on a weekday needs more notice here than the same booking at a commercial airport.
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Frequently asked questions
Which FBOs operate at Van Nuys?
Signature Flight Support, Clay Lacy Aviation, Castle & Cooke and Jet Aviation all have operations at VNY.
How long from Van Nuys to Beverly Hills?
From about 30 minutes early in the day to 75 or more in the afternoon, almost entirely determined by the 405 through the Sepulveda Pass.
Is there an alternative to the 405?
Not a reliable one. Sepulveda Boulevard parallels the freeway and congests at the same times.
Do you do studio work?
Yes. Held hourly hire with a waiting chauffeur is the normal arrangement for entertainment industry movements out of VNY.
Does the Van Nuys curfew affect bookings?
Indirectly. Departures concentrate earlier in the day, so morning ground transport demand is high and benefits from advance notice.
