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What airport do celebrities use in Los Angeles?

To bypass a lot of the ?craziness? that can come from traveling via LAX airport, celebrities sometimes will use the alternative airport in California. The Hollywood Burbank Airport is a ?quieter? airport for celebrities not wanting to deal with the big crowds and paparazzi that seem to swarm the LAX airport.



While most celebrities use Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), they rarely experience it like the general public. High-profile individuals often utilize a private terminal at LAX called "The Private Suite" (PS). This ultra-exclusive facility allows them to bypass the main terminals entirely; they have their own private security, customs, and luxury lounges. When it is time to board, they are driven across the tarmac in a luxury vehicle directly to the aircraft stairs. Beyond LAX, many celebrities prefer Van Nuys Airport (VNY) or Burbank (BUR) for private jet travel. Van Nuys is one of the world's busiest general aviation airports and serves as a primary hub for Hollywood elites flying on chartered or owned aircraft to avoid paparazzi. Burbank is also favored for its smaller scale and proximity to major film studios like Disney and Warner Bros. For a celebrity, the choice of airport is usually dictated by the need for maximum privacy, speed, and the ability to maintain a secure "bubble" from the moment they leave their home until they reach their destination.

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VNY is a general aviation airport, meaning it is available for the use of the public but dos not have commercial service. In other words, it's exactly the sort of place one or multiple Kardashian-Jenners would take off from. It's also the busiest aviation unit in the nation.

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BUR is also the only airport in the area with a direct rail connection to downtown Los Angeles. It's a great place for celebrity sightings as many stars use Burbank Hollywood to slip into town avoiding fans and paparazzi. Many stars live in the Burbank area.

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For your return flight, the 'security lines' at BUR are much shorter than at LAX and it will be quicker 'to the gate' since you'll be walking from the car rental lot to the terminals (instead of fussing with the shuttles).

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Rapper Drake's aircraft is the biggest of the celebrity private jets on our list. In its original form, it would have room for not just his entourage but their extended families too! However, like many celebrities, Drake has customized his jet, sacrificing most of the seating to create luxurious spaces.

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BUR is also the only airport in the area with a direct rail connection to downtown Los Angeles. It's a great place for celebrity sightings as many stars use Burbank Hollywood to slip into town avoiding fans and paparazzi. Many stars live in the Burbank area.

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