Super Bowl LXI in Los Angeles from London: Private Jet Charter, FAA Slots and VIP Hospitality

Super Bowl LXI takes place on Sunday, 14 February 2027, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, with kickoff expected at 15:30 PST (23:30 GMT). For travellers flying from London by private jet, securing your aircraft and airport landing slots across Greater Los Angeles is the single most urgent task. With hundreds of private aircraft descending on Southern California over Presidents' Day weekend, airport parking allocations and VIP hospitality require coordinated planning months in advance.

Checked 16 September 2026. Airspace reservation procedures, flight restrictions, and kickoff schedules are subject to change by the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Football League; confirm slot allocations and charter details directly with your flight coordinator.

What this guide covers

• Super Bowl LXI at SoFi Stadium: Date, Venue and Schedule
• Flying Private from London to Los Angeles: Aircraft, Range and Flight Times
• Choosing a Los Angeles Airport: Van Nuys, Long Beach, Hawthorne and LAX
• FAA Slots, Special Air Traffic Procedures and Parking Restrictions
• VIP Hospitality at SoFi Stadium: Suites, Lounges and Field Cabanas
• Planning the Weekend: Stays, Transfers and London Pre-Departures
• Questions we are asked most
• Arrange Your Super Bowl LXI Travel

Super Bowl LXI at SoFi Stadium: Date, Venue and Schedule

Super Bowl LXI will be played on Sunday, 14 February 2027, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. This fixture marks the sixty-first NFL championship game, the ninth Super Bowl hosted in Greater Los Angeles, and the second staged at SoFi Stadium following Super Bowl LVI in February 2022.

According to SoFi Stadium, the venue sits at the centre of the near 300-acre Hollywood Park development, roughly three miles east of Los Angeles International Airport. The venue holds a baseline capacity of approximately 70,000 spectators, expandable to more than 100,000 for major championship fixtures, and features over 260 luxury suites and more than 13,000 premium seats beneath its sweeping roof canopy. Television coverage in the United States is scheduled for ESPN with a simulcast on ABC, as reported by the Los Angeles Times.

Kickoff is expected at approximately 15:30 Pacific Standard Time, which corresponds to 23:30 Greenwich Mean Time in London. The game coincides with both Valentine's Day and the three-day American Presidents' Day holiday weekend, creating extraordinary pressure on commercial flight schedules, local luxury hotels, and private aviation terminals throughout Southern California.

General admission tickets are sold through the NFL and the venue's own box office channels. We do not sell general admission tickets. For clients seeking premium access, luxury private boxes, or dedicated lounge packages, you can enquire through our AI concierge about VIP hospitality options. We work only with hospitality providers that have agreements in place with the clubs and promoters, and every detail, inclusion, and cost is confirmed in writing before you commit.

Flying Private from London to Los Angeles: Aircraft, Range and Flight Times

A direct flight from London to Los Angeles covers approximately 4,750 nautical miles (5,450 statute miles) and requires an ultra-long-range business jet to complete the journey non-stop against prevailing westerly jet streams. Typical westbound flight times from London airports to the Los Angeles basin range between 10 hours 45 minutes and 11 hours 30 minutes, while eastbound return flights take roughly 9 hours 30 minutes to 10 hours 15 minutes.

To cross the Atlantic and the North American continent without an operational fuel stop, charter clients must select aircraft with an NBAA IFR range exceeding 5,800 nautical miles. Heavy jets such as the Bombardier Challenger 605 or Dassault Falcon 2000LXS lack the non-stop range for this routing and require a technical stop in Bangor, Maine, or Goose Bay, Canada. Ultra-long-range aircraft eliminate intermediate stops, provide full stand-up cabins divided into multiple living zones, and carry certified crew rest areas required for long-haul duty limits.

Leading aircraft categories for this mission include:

• Bombardier Global 6000, 6500 and 7500: Featuring true transcontinental capability, spacious berths, and whisper-quiet cabins with low cabin altitude pressurisation that minimises travel fatigue across eight time zones.
• Gulfstream G550, G600 and G650ER: Renowned for high cruise speeds of Mach 0.85 to Mach 0.90, generous baggage allowances for luggage, and wide panoramic oval windows.
• Dassault Falcon 7X and 8X: Tri-jet performance and steep-approach certification, offering exceptional landing flexibility and passenger comfort.

Indicative charter costs for an ultra-long-range jet on a London to Los Angeles itinerary start from approximately £110,000 to £160,000 each way, or £210,000 to £310,000 for a round-trip charter over the four-day holiday weekend. These figures are strictly indicative and depend on the specific aircraft airframe, positioning requirements, overnight crew costs, and event-tier ground handling fees. Luxury Experience AI acts as an air charter agent; flights are operated by licensed third-party air carriers holding valid AOC or FAA Part 135 certificates. You can request flight options via our AI concierge to receive bespoke aircraft specifications for your travel dates.

Aircraft Model	Category	Typical Passengers	Non-Stop Flight Time (London to LA)	Indicative One-Way Range (GBP)
Gulfstream G650ER	Ultra-Long-Range	12 to 14	10h 50m	£130,000 to £165,000 (indicative)
Bombardier Global 6000	Ultra-Long-Range	12 to 14	11h 10m	£115,000 to £145,000 (indicative)
Bombardier Global 7500	Ultra-Long-Range	14 to 16	10h 45m	£145,000 to £180,000 (indicative)
Dassault Falcon 8X	Ultra-Long-Range	12 to 14	11h 05m	£120,000 to £150,000 (indicative)
Challenger 650 (via fuel stop)	Large Cabin / Heavy	9 to 12	13h 15m (incl. stop)	£85,000 to £110,000 (indicative)

In London, departures can be arranged from dedicated business aviation hubs including Farnborough Airport (EGLF), London Biggin Hill Airport (EGKB), London Luton Airport (EGGW), and London Stansted Airport (EGSS). Farnborough and Biggin Hill offer dedicated private terminals, private screening suites, and rapid customs clearance, allowing passengers to arrive at the aircraft just thirty minutes prior to departure.

Choosing a Los Angeles Airport: Van Nuys, Long Beach, Hawthorne and LAX

Greater Los Angeles features several business aviation gateways, but runway dimensions, customs clearance capabilities, and proximity to Inglewood vary considerably. Choosing the right airfield determines whether your aircraft can land non-stop, whether parking is granted, and how long you spend in Southern California freeway traffic.

Van Nuys Airport (KVNY)

Located 28 miles north-west of SoFi Stadium in the San Fernando Valley, Van Nuys is one of the busiest dedicated business aviation airports in the world. Its primary runway, 16R/34L, measures 8,001 feet in length, easily handling fully fuelled ultra-long-range jets arriving from Europe. Van Nuys provides four full-service fixed-base operators (FBOs): Signature Aviation, Jet Aviation, Castle & Cooke Aviation, and Clay Lacy Aviation. It offers dedicated United States Customs and Border Protection facilities. Drive time to SoFi Stadium via the I-405 South typically takes 40 to 60 minutes on game day.

Hawthorne Municipal Airport (KHHR)

Hawthorne Municipal Airport (Jack Northrop Field) is located just 3.5 miles south of SoFi Stadium, making it the geographically closest airfield to the venue. Drive time from the ramp to the stadium entrance is under fifteen minutes. However, Hawthorne features a single 4,884-foot runway (Runway 7/25) and tight weight constraints. While ideal for light and midsize aircraft, fully loaded ultra-long-range jets on transatlantic routings face strict operational limitations and often cannot operate here non-stop without payload or fuel penalties. Hawthorne is frequently utilised for domestic hops or drop-and-go passenger transfers rather than direct European arrivals.

Long Beach Airport (KLGB)

Situated 19 miles south of SoFi Stadium, Long Beach Airport (Daugherty Field) provides an exceptional alternative for transcontinental arrivals. Its primary runway, 12/30, measures 10,000 feet, allowing maximum gross landing weight operations for any corporate jet. Atlantic Aviation operates a major private terminal here. Ground transit north to Inglewood via the I-405 or I-110 generally takes 30 to 45 minutes, avoiding the congested approaches surrounding central Los Angeles.

Los Angeles International Airport (KLAX)

LAX lies just four miles west of SoFi Stadium and features multiple parallel runways exceeding 10,000 feet. Signature Aviation and Atlantic Aviation maintain private FBO facilities on the airport perimeter with dedicated international customs screening. While convenient for proximity, LAX experiences heavy commercial traffic, ground holding delays, and complex security cordons during major events.

Airport Name	ICAO / IATA	Distance to SoFi Stadium	Main Runway Length	Best Suited For	Key FBOs
Van Nuys Airport	KVNY / VNY	28 miles	8,001 ft	Ultra-long-range international arrivals	Signature Aviation, Jet Aviation, Castle & Cooke, Clay Lacy
Long Beach Airport	KLGB / LGB	19 miles	10,000 ft	Heavy and long-range jets avoiding LAX holds	Atlantic Aviation
Hawthorne Municipal	KHHR / HHR	3.5 miles	4,884 ft	Fast stadium transfers, light/midsize jets	Archer Aviation FBO
Los Angeles International	KLAX / LAX	4 miles	12,091 ft	Non-stop heavy arrivals requiring proximity	Signature Aviation, Atlantic Aviation
Hollywood Burbank	KBUR / BUR	25 miles	6,886 ft	Stays in Hollywood, Beverly Hills, or Pasadena	Atlantic Aviation, Million Air

FAA Slots, Special Air Traffic Procedures and Parking Restrictions

During Super Bowl week, the Federal Aviation Administration implements a Special Air Traffic Management Program (STMP) across all airports within the Southern California basin. Under these procedures, standard flight plans are insufficient: every aircraft arrival and departure requires a pre-allocated reservation slot, and ramp parking space is strictly regulated.

As detailed in previous FAA Flight Advisories for Los Angeles Super Bowls and verified through FAA operational guidance, the FAA institutes comprehensive airspace restrictions over SoFi Stadium on game day:

1. The 10-Nautical-Mile Inner Ring: From approximately 14:30 to 20:30 PST, all aircraft flight operations from the surface up to Flight Level 180 (18,000 feet) are prohibited within a 10-nautical-mile radius of SoFi Stadium, except for pre-cleared law enforcement, military, and TSA-screened commercial services.
2. The 30-Nautical-Mile Outer Ring: Between 10 and 30 nautical miles from the stadium, all operating aircraft must maintain an active instrument (IFR) or visual (VFR) flight plan, squawk a discrete ATC transponder code, and maintain constant two-way radio communication with air traffic controllers. No loitering or aerial holding is permitted.

Because SoFi Stadium sits inside the Class B airspace of Los Angeles International Airport and within four miles of Hawthorne, local FBO ramp parking at Van Nuys, Hawthorne, Long Beach, and LAX sells out months ahead of kickoff. Aircraft operators that do not secure a multi-day ramp reservation must conduct a drop-and-go arrival: landing to disembark passengers, clearing US customs, and repositioning within ninety minutes to secondary regional airfields such as Palm Springs International (KPSP), Ontario International (KONT), or Santa Barbara Municipal (KSBA).

Following the trophy presentation on Sunday night, outbound departure slots face intense congestion. Private jet passengers wishing to depart immediately after the game must have pre-filed departure slots and coordinated TSA gateway screening. To navigate these requirements cleanly, our flight desk coordinates landing reservations, customs handling, and local chauffeur staging well before federal cut-off deadlines.

VIP Hospitality at SoFi Stadium: Suites, Lounges and Field Cabanas

Attending the Super Bowl as a VIP guest is entirely distinct from standard stadium attendance. SoFi Stadium was engineered specifically around luxury corporate entertaining, offering some of the most technologically advanced private box and premium lounge environments in North American professional sport.

Premium hospitality tiers at SoFi Stadium include:

• Field Cabanas and Bungalow Suites: Situated at field level directly behind the team benches and end zones. These suites offer walk-out access to field turf, private lounge seating, dedicated culinary stations, and all-inclusive premium champagne, wine, and spirits service.
• Owners Club and Executive Suites: Positioned on the lower and intermediate bowl levels with panoramic views of the field and the dual-sided 4K Infinity Screen by Samsung. Executive suites accommodate parties of 16 to 30 guests with bespoke catering, private restrooms, and dedicated in-suite attendants.
• Stadium Club Lounges: Premium midfield reserved seating paired with access to climate-controlled hospitality clubs featuring chef-curated buffets, open bars, live musical entertainment, and appearances by NFL alumni.

General admission tickets should be obtained directly through the venue box office or league platforms; we do not supply general admission tickets. For private suites, club lounges, and corporate entertaining packages, we source access exclusively through established hospitality providers that have agreements in place with the clubs and promoters. Prices, hospitality inclusions, and access credentials are provided in full writing before any booking is finalised.

Planning the Weekend: Stays, Transfers and London Pre-Departures

A successful Super Bowl itinerary balances long-haul flight recovery, hotel location, and game-day transit logistics across the expansive Los Angeles metropolitan area.

Where to Base Yourself in Los Angeles

While SoFi Stadium is situated in Inglewood, there are few five-star luxury hotels immediately adjacent to Hollywood Park. Most private jet travellers base themselves in three primary neighbourhoods:

• Beverly Hills and Bel-Air: Home to the region's benchmark luxury hotels, private dining rooms, and high-end retail. Expect a 45 to 70-minute chauffeur drive to SoFi Stadium on game day via South La Cienega Boulevard or the I-405.
• Santa Monica and Venice Beach: Positioned along the coast, offering oceanfront suites and fine dining. Ground transit to Inglewood is relatively straightforward, typically requiring 30 to 45 minutes.
• Downtown Los Angeles (DTLA): Home to contemporary luxury towers and Michelin-starred dining, located 14 miles north-east of SoFi Stadium. Drive times via the I-110 South range from 30 to 50 minutes.

Game-Day Chauffeur Logistics

On Sunday, 14 February 2027, heavy traffic begins building around Hollywood Park by 11:00 PST. Stadium parking passes for chauffeured executive vehicles must be reserved well in advance to access designated VIP drop-off zones along Century Boulevard and Stadium Way. Limousines and private cars without pre-approved drop-off credentials are held outside the stadium perimeter by local law enforcement.

Staging Your Journey from London

For travellers originating in London or arriving from European business centres before crossing to California, establishing a seamless departure routine is essential. We have a curated list of luxury apartments across London, which you can book through our online concierge.

If you require an executive base in London ahead of your transatlantic flight, our own properties in Canary Wharf provide ideal staging points. The John Cabot (one bedroom, sleeps four, from £427 a night) and The William Jessop (two bedrooms, sleeps seven, from £580 a night) offer generous living spaces, high-speed connectivity, and rapid private transfers to London Biggin Hill or London City Airport. For individual business executives, The Mellish Residence (one bedroom, sleeps five, from £275 a night) provides an efficient, private docklands retreat.

Questions we are asked most

When and where will Super Bowl LXI take place?
Super Bowl LXI will be played on Sunday, 14 February 2027, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. Kickoff is scheduled for approximately 15:30 PST (23:30 GMT), coinciding with the United States Presidents' Day holiday weekend.

Can a private jet fly non-stop from London to Los Angeles?
Yes, but only in the ultra-long-range category. Aircraft such as the Gulfstream G650ER, Bombardier Global 6000, Global 7500, or Dassault Falcon 8X have the required fuel capacity to cover the 4,750-nautical-mile journey westbound against transatlantic headwinds without a technical refuelling stop.

Which Los Angeles private jet airport is closest to SoFi Stadium?
Hawthorne Municipal Airport (KHHR) is the closest airfield, situated only 3.5 miles south of SoFi Stadium. However, because its runway is under 4,900 feet, fully loaded ultra-long-range jets arriving directly from London typically land at Van Nuys Airport (KVNY), Long Beach Airport (KLGB), or Los Angeles International Airport (KLAX).

What flight restrictions apply around SoFi Stadium on game day?
The FAA implements a Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) over SoFi Stadium during game hours, including a 10-nautical-mile inner ring where general aviation operations are prohibited from surface to FL180. A 30-nautical-mile outer ring requires continuous air traffic control communication, active flight plans, and discrete transponder codes.

Does Luxury Experience AI sell general admission Super Bowl tickets?
No. General admission tickets must be purchased directly through the venue box office or league distribution channels. Luxury Experience AI sources VIP hospitality, executive boxes, and premium lounge packages through established providers that have agreements in place with the clubs and promoters, with all pricing and inclusions confirmed in writing.

Arrange Your Super Bowl LXI Travel

Planning a private jet journey from London to Los Angeles for Super Bowl weekend requires synchronising intercontinental aircraft charter, FAA arrival reservations, chauffeur logistics, and game-day hospitality. Because ramp space across Southern California airports fills months before kickoff, initiating arrangements early in the autumn is critical to securing your preferred flight times and aircraft airframes.

Luxury Experience AI acts as your dedicated agent to coordinate private aviation charters with licensed third-party air carriers, source corporate hospitality suites, and provide luxury apartment accommodation in London for your pre-departure or return stay.

To review available aircraft options, plan your weekend itinerary, or enquire about stadium hospitality packages, speak with our AI concierge. You can also explore our charter services on our private jet charter page, browse upcoming athletic fixtures on our sport portal, and view our London properties across our luxury residences directory.