Castle & Cooke Aviation
Van Nuys, CA
About Castle & Cooke Aviation
Castle and Cooke Aviation has operated at Van Nuys Airport since 1981 and runs two facilities on the field. The South facility at 7415 Hayvenhurst Pl is fully staffed 24 hours a day. The North facility, located midfield, provides direct taxiway ramp access from the tower, which shortens taxi time for operators who prefer to park closer to that side of the airport. A shuttle connects both facilities and runs to nearby hotels. Hangar space is available alongside Class A office and shop space, making the terminal useful for companies that need temporary workspace when their passengers or executives are in Los Angeles for business. Van Nuys Airport sits 15 miles from Hollywood and 15 miles from the Warner Bros, Universal, and Paramount studio lots, putting Castle and Cooke within reach of entertainment industry traffic without the congestion of a commercial terminal. Ground transportation to the studios, Beverly Hills, and downtown Los Angeles can be arranged through the facility.
Amenities and services
Operations at Van Nuys Airport
Beverly Hills is about 12 miles south of the airport, typically 25 to 40 minutes by car depending on traffic on the 405 or surface streets. Santa Monica runs about 15 miles southwest, Malibu around 20 miles west. Downtown Los Angeles is 25 miles southeast, roughly 35 to 55 minutes in normal conditions. Traffic on the 405 and 101 corridors can extend those times significantly during peak hours, so morning and late afternoon departures warrant extra ground time. Car service is the standard option. Clay Lacy and other FBOs at VNY can arrange ground transportation on request. Helicopter transfers to LAX, downtown, or coastal destinations are available through several operators based at the field.