Catalina Airport
KAVX, Avalon, CA
- Longest runway
- 04/22 (3,000 ft)
About 10 miles by winding road to Avalon
Catalina (Airport in the Sky) airport guide
Private Jet Charter to Catalina Island
Catalina’s Airport in the Sky sits on a ridge above Avalon and suits small aircraft; most visitors fly to Long Beach and cross by boat or helicopter.
- Main airport
- AVX / KAVX
- Elevation
- 1,602 ft
- Longest runway
- 04/22 (3,000 ft)
- Customs
- Confirmed with your quote
Flying Private to Catalina Island
The airport has a 3,000-foot runway at about 1,600 feet, with a winding 20-minute drive down to Avalon.
Summer is the busiest season on the island.
Catalina Island Airports for Private Jets
Which airport is best depends on where you are going on the ground, the time of day and the aircraft.
Long Beach International Airport
KLGB, Long Beach, CA
- Longest runway
- 12/30 (10,000 ft)
About 5 miles to downtown Long Beach
Long Beach airport guideBefore You Book Catalina Island
The local rules and conditions that affect your aircraft, schedule and price.
Getting There
Fly into Long Beach and take a short helicopter or boat ride to Avalon.
Airport Limits
The ridge-top runway suits small aircraft only, and fog can close it.
When Demand Peaks in Catalina Island
Book early for these dates. Quieter periods offer the widest choice of aircraft.
- Summer
- Peak season.
- Fall
- Quieter and still warm.
Flight Times and Prices to Catalina Island
Estimated one-way flight times and prices to AVX for aircraft that fly the trip nonstop. Prices exclude taxes, fees and repositioning. Estimate a different trip
| 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 |
Best Aircraft for Catalina Island
Fly a light jet to Long Beach and connect by helicopter.
Catalina Island Private Jet Questions
Can a private jet land on Catalina Island?
Jets generally cannot. Fly to Long Beach (LGB) and take a helicopter or boat.
How long is a private flight from Las Vegas to Long Beach?
About 55 min in a light jet.
