KVNY · Van Nuys, California
Van Nuys Airport
KVNYMarch 25, 2026 · KVNY-0126
Operational Summary
- U.S. Customs Service
- Yes
- User Fee
- Yes
- Office Hours
- Sun09:00-20:30
- Tue, Wed15:00-20:30
- Fri, Sat09:00-14:30
Pacific Time
- Service Hours
- Sun09:00-20:30
- Tue, Wed15:00-20:30
- Fri, Sat09:00-14:30
Pacific Time
- Parking
- FBO
- Permission to Land
- Required
Parking and Inspection
Where to Park
No structured parking facility has been extracted yet.
FBO ramp employee's will marshal the aircraft to designated space. Signature West FBO charges a "Customs Fee" for all arrivals.
Inspection Process
- FBO ramp employee's will marshal the aircraft to designated space.
- A CBP Officer will meet the aircraft to begin the inspection.
- All crew and passengers will be processed inside the FIS
- Be prepared to present passports, visas, pilots license, medical certificate, aircraft registration and user fee decal (if appropriate).
- All luggage/passengers/aircraft are subject to inspection.
- Passengers can depart directly from FIS at the conclusion of their inspection.
Procedures
Permission to Land
Van Nuys General Aviation Airport (KVNY) is designated as a “user fee airport” [19 CFR 122.1(m);19 CFR 122.15]. Pilots must secure permission to land by contacting CBP by email prior to departure from the foreign port or place within 24 hours (1 day) of the requested arrival date. Permission to land is granted with a tolerance of (+/-) 30 minutes. If your ETA deviates outside these parameters, previously granted permission(s) are invalid and you must contact the CBP port to re- secure permission to land.
Appointment
Unknown- Advise CBP if transporting live animals, weapons, hunting trophies, or commercial imports.
- Signature West FBO charges a "Customs Fee" for all arrivals.
- Failure to notify CBP of a cancellation of an arrival may result in denial of future landing rights requests. NOTE: For further detailed information regarding national GA processing standards and procedures, please refer to the CBP Private Aircraft Arrival Information Document or contact GAsupport@cbp.dhs.gov January 29, 2026 Publication Number KVNY-0126
Departure
- Inspection services for the entrance/ arrival of aircraft at Van Nuys Airport are generally available 7 days per week, during regular office hours listed above in accordance with the port's permission to land procedures. Commercial aircraft operators departing the U.S. must obtain an outbound clearance by contacting CBP directly.
- Advise CBP if transporting live animals, weapons, hunting trophies, or commercial imports.
- Signature West FBO charges a "Customs Fee" for all arrivals.
- Failure to notify CBP of a cancellation of an arrival may result in denial of future landing rights requests. NOTE: For further detailed information regarding national GA processing standards and procedures, please refer to the CBP Private Aircraft Arrival Information Document or contact GAsupport@cbp.dhs.gov January 29, 2026 Publication Number KVNY-0126 Van Nuys General Aviation Airport (KVNY) is designated as a “user fee airport” [19 CFR 122.1(m);19 CFR 122.15]. Pilots must secure permission to land by contacting CBP by email prior to departure from the foreign port or place within 24 hours (1 day) of the requested arrival date. Permission to land is granted with a tolerance of (+/-) 30 minutes. If your ETA deviates outside these parameters, previously granted permission(s) are invalid and you must contact the CBP port to re- secure permission to land.
Operator Highlights
- All crew and passengers will be processed inside the FIS
- Be prepared to present passports, visas, pilots license, medical certificate, aircraft registration
- Advise CBP if transporting live animals, weapons, hunting trophies, or commercial imports.
Contacts and Location
Customs Location Map
Related Resources for KVNY
Hours and Availability
Office Hours
- Sun09:00-20:30
- Tue, Wed15:00-20:30
- Fri, Sat09:00-14:30
Pacific Time
Source Wording
Monday, Thursday, and Sunday, 0900-2030 Tuesday and Wednesday, 1500-2030 Friday and Saturday, 0900-1430 Pacific Time (PT)
Service Hours
- Sun09:00-20:30
- Tue, Wed15:00-20:30
- Fri, Sat09:00-14:30
Pacific Time
Source Wording
Inspection services for the entrance/ arrival of aircraft at Van Nuys Airport are generally available 7 days per week, during regular office hours listed above in accordance with the port's permission to land procedures. Commercial aircraft operators departing the U.S. must obtain an outbound clearance by contacting CBP directly.
Availability
- Inspection services for the entrance/ arrival of aircraft at Van Nuys Airport are generally available 7 days per week, during regular office hours listed above in accordance with the port's permission to land procedures. Commercial aircraft operators departing the U.S. must obtain an outbound clearance by contacting CBP directly.
- Advise CBP if transporting live animals, weapons, hunting trophies, or commercial imports.
- Signature West FBO charges a "Customs Fee" for all arrivals.
- Failure to notify CBP of a cancellation of an arrival may result in denial of future landing rights requests. NOTE: For further detailed information regarding national GA processing standards and procedures, please refer to the CBP Private Aircraft Arrival Information Document or contact GAsupport@cbp.dhs.gov January 29, 2026 Publication Number KVNY-0126
Remarks
- Advise CBP if transporting live animals, weapons, hunting trophies, or commercial imports.
- Signature West FBO charges a "Customs Fee" for all arrivals.
- Failure to notify CBP of a cancellation of an arrival may result in denial of future landing rights requests. NOTE: For further detailed information regarding national GA processing standards and procedures, please refer to the CBP Private Aircraft Arrival Information Document or contact GAsupport@cbp.dhs.gov January 29, 2026 Publication Number KVNY-0126
Detected Topics
- FBO Coordination
- Live Animals
- Weapons
- Hunting Trophies
- Commercial Imports
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Original Content
Van Nuys Airport General Aviation Airport Fact Sheet Van Nuys Airport (KVNY) 7240 Hayvenhurst Place, Signature West FBO, Van Nuys, CA 91406 Regular Office Hours Monday, Thursday, and Sunday, 0900-2030 Tuesday and Wednesday, 1500-2030 Friday and Saturday, 0900-1430 Pacific Time (PT) Contact Information (818) 464-9530 CBP Van Nuys Office (818) 464-9500 Signature West FBO Front Desk (800) 973-2867 SECTOR Communications toll free (407) 975-1740 SECTOR Communications (310) 568-7547 LAX Watch Commander KVNY_GAP@cbp.dhs.gov Hours of Service for Entrance and Clearance Inspection services for the entrance/ arrival of aircraft at Van Nuys Airport are generally available 7 days per week, during regular office hours listed above in accordance with the port's permission to land procedures. Commercial aircraft operators departing the U.S. must obtain an outbound clearance by contacting CBP directly. Permission to Land Procedures Van Nuys General Aviation Airport (KVNY) is designated as a “user fee airport” [19 CFR 122.1(m);19 CFR 122.15]. Pilots must secure permission to land by contacting CBP by email prior to departure from the foreign port or place within 24 hours (1 day) of the requested arrival date. Permission to land is granted with a tolerance of (+/-) 30 minutes. If your ETA deviates outside these parameters, previously granted permission(s) are invalid and you must contact the CBP port to re- secure permission to land. Inspection Process • FBO ramp employee's will marshal the aircraft to designated space. • A CBP Officer will meet the aircraft to begin the inspection. • All crew and passengers will be processed inside the FIS • Be prepared to present passports, visas, pilots license, medical certificate, aircraft registration and user fee decal (if appropriate). • All luggage/passengers/aircraft are subject to inspection. • Passengers can depart directly from FIS at the conclusion of their inspection. Special Procedures/Miscellaneous • Advise CBP if transporting live animals, weapons, hunting trophies, or commercial imports. • Signature West FBO charges a "Customs Fee" for all arrivals. • Failure to notify CBP of a cancellation of an arrival may result in denial of future landing rights requests. NOTE: For further detailed information regarding national GA processing standards and procedures, please refer to the CBP Private Aircraft Arrival Information Document or contact GAsupport@cbp.dhs.gov January 29, 2026 Publication Number KVNY-0126