Hawthorne Municipal Airport
KHHR, Hawthorne, CA
5 miles from LAX
- Longest runway
- 7/25 (about 4,900 ft)
About 2 miles to SoFi Stadium
Hawthorne airport guide
Private Jet Charter at LAX (LAX)
LAX is Los Angeles’ main airline airport, with private terminals on the field and customs.
- Codes
- LAX / KLAX
- Elevation
- 125 ft
- Longest runway
- 7L/25R (12,894 ft)
- Customs
- On field
Flying into LAX
- LAX is Los Angeles’ main airline airport, with private terminals on the field and customs.
- Its long runways handle any business jet, including nonstop flights to Asia and Europe.
- Most private flyers use Van Nuys, Santa Monica or Burbank instead; LAX suits airline connections and international arrivals.
Planning a trip to Los Angeles? See the Los Angeles 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 15 miles to downtown Los Angeles and 10 miles to Santa Monica.
Flight Times to LAX
Estimated one-way times and prices to LAX for aircraft that fly the trip nonstop, before taxes and fees.
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize jet | Heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (TEB) | 2,453 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 5 hr 30 min$50,500–$77,000 |
| Miami (OPF) | 2,336 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 5 hr 15 min$48,000–$73,500 |
| Dallas (DAL) | 1,244 mi | 3 hr 20 min$14,400–$21,000 | 3 hr 10 min$17,400–$22,500 | 2 hr 55 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Chicago (MDW) | 1,747 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 15 min$23,500–$29,500 | 4 hr$37,000–$56,500 |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,388 mi | 3 hr 35 min$15,800–$23,000 | 3 hr 30 min$19,100–$24,000 | 3 hr 15 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 337 mi | 1 hr 5 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr$36,500–$56,000 |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 236 mi | 55 min$10,900–$15,900 | 50 min$16,600–$21,500 | 50 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Boston (BED) | 2,590 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 5 hr 45 min$53,000–$81,000 |
Airports Near LAX
Alternatives when LAX is busy, closed or too small for your aircraft.
Santa Monica Municipal Airport
KSMO, Santa Monica, CA
6 miles from LAX
- Longest runway
- 03/21 (3,500 ft)
About 2 miles to downtown Santa Monica and 6 miles to Beverly Hills
Santa Monica airport guideZamperini Field
KTOA, Torrance, CA
10 miles from LAX
- Longest runway
- 11L/29R (5,001 ft)
About 15 minutes to Palos Verdes and Manhattan Beach
Torrance (Zamperini Field) airport guideLong Beach International Airport
KLGB, Long Beach, CA
17 miles from LAX
- Longest runway
- 12/30 (10,000 ft)
About 5 miles to downtown Long Beach
Long Beach airport guideHollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport
KBUR, Burbank, CA
18 miles from LAX
- Longest runway
- 15/33 (6,886 ft)
About 3 miles to downtown Burbank and 12 miles to downtown Los Angeles
Hollywood Burbank airport guideVan Nuys Airport
KVNY, Los Angeles, CA
20 miles from LAX
- Longest runway
- 16R/34L (8,001 ft)
- FBOs
- 3
20 miles to Beverly Hills
Van Nuys airport guideLAX Private Jet Questions
Does LAX have customs?
Yes. LAX has US Customs and Border Protection on the field, so international flights can arrive directly.
How far is LAX from town?
About 15 miles to downtown Los Angeles and 10 miles to Santa Monica.