Zamperini Field
KTOA, Torrance, CA
28 miles from AVX
- Longest runway
- 11L/29R (5,001 ft)
About 15 minutes to Palos Verdes and Manhattan Beach
Torrance (Zamperini Field) airport guide
Private Jet Charter at Catalina (Airport in the Sky) (AVX)
Catalina’s “Airport in the Sky” sits on a ridge at about 1,600 feet, a winding 20-minute drive above Avalon.
- Codes
- AVX / KAVX
- Elevation
- 1,602 ft
- Longest runway
- 04/22 (3,000 ft)
- Customs
- Confirmed with your quote
Flying into Catalina (Airport in the Sky)
- Catalina’s “Airport in the Sky” sits on a ridge at about 1,600 feet, a winding 20-minute drive above Avalon.
- The 3,000-foot runway suits small aircraft only; most visitors fly into Long Beach and cross by helicopter or boat.
- Fog and low clouds can close the airport, especially in late spring and early summer.
Planning a trip to Catalina Island? See the Catalina Island private jet guide for seasons, local rules and other airports.
Private Terminal (FBO)
We choose the FBO (private terminal) with your operator and send you its name and address with your trip details.
Getting into Town
About 10 miles by winding road to Avalon.
Flight Times to Catalina (Airport in the Sky)
Estimated one-way times and prices to AVX for aircraft that fly the trip nonstop, before taxes and fees.
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize jet | Heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (TEB) | 2,470 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 5 hr 30 min$51,000–$77,500 |
| Miami (OPF) | 2,334 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 5 hr 15 min$48,000–$73,000 |
| Dallas (DAL) | 1,246 mi | 3 hr 20 min$14,400–$21,000 | 3 hr 10 min$17,400–$22,500 | 3 hr$36,500–$56,000 |
| Chicago (MDW) | 1,764 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 20 min$24,000–$30,000 | 4 hr 5 min$37,000–$57,000 |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,384 mi | 3 hr 35 min$15,800–$23,000 | 3 hr 25 min$19,100–$24,000 | 3 hr 15 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 366 mi | 1 hr 5 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 5 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr$36,500–$56,000 |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 262 mi | 55 min$10,900–$15,900 | 55 min$16,600–$21,500 | 55 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Boston (BED) | 2,609 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 5 hr 50 min$53,500–$81,500 |
Airports Near Catalina (Airport in the Sky)
Alternatives when AVX is busy, closed or too small for your aircraft.
Long Beach International Airport
KLGB, Long Beach, CA
32 miles from AVX
- Longest runway
- 12/30 (10,000 ft)
About 5 miles to downtown Long Beach
Long Beach airport guideHawthorne Municipal Airport
KHHR, Hawthorne, CA
36 miles from AVX
- Longest runway
- 7/25 (about 4,900 ft)
About 2 miles to SoFi Stadium
Hawthorne airport guideLos Angeles International Airport
KLAX, Los Angeles, CA
37 miles from AVX
- Longest runway
- 7L/25R (12,894 ft)
- Customs
- Yes
About 15 miles to downtown Los Angeles and 10 miles to Santa Monica
LAX airport guideJohn Wayne Orange County International Airport
KSNA, Santa Ana, CA
37 miles from AVX
- Longest runway
- 02L/20R (5,700 ft)
About 5 miles to Newport Beach and 12 miles to Laguna Beach
John Wayne airport guideSanta Monica Municipal Airport
KSMO, Santa Monica, CA
43 miles from AVX
- Longest runway
- 03/21 (3,500 ft)
About 2 miles to downtown Santa Monica and 6 miles to Beverly Hills
Santa Monica airport guideCatalina (Airport in the Sky) Private Jet Questions
How far is Catalina (Airport in the Sky) from town?
About 10 miles by winding road to Avalon.