Which 2026 World Cup Host City Has the Best Private Jet Access? Ranked.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is spread across 16 host cities in the US, Canada, and Mexico. Not all of them are equal for private aviation. Some have world-class FBO infrastructure and deep operator markets; others have the stadium and not much else. Here’s a frank ranking of the US host cities by private jet access — the airports, the FBOs, the operator depth, and the logistics — based on SkyAccess data and standard private aviation intelligence.

The ranking criteria

• Airport infrastructure: Runway length, capacity for heavy jets, number of FBOs, slot availability
• Operator market depth: How many certified charter operators are based in or near the metro
• Empty leg availability: How frequently repositioning flights post on SkyAccess for that market
• Ground logistics: Distance from FBO to stadium, traffic management on match days
• International access: Customs/CBSA facilities for international private arrivals

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Tier 1: Outstanding (fly here without hesitation)

1. Los Angeles

Venue: SoFi Stadium, Inglewood

Airports: KVNY (Van Nuys), KSMO (Santa Monica), KLAX FBO

Why it tops the list: Van Nuys Airport (KVNY) is the busiest single-runway general aviation airport in the world. The FBO infrastructure — Signature, Million Air, Clay Lacy, Atlantic — is unmatched in the US. Operator depth is enormous; LA is a baseline of the private aviation market. Empty legs to and from Van Nuys post on SkyAccess more frequently than virtually any other US market. Ground transport from KVNY to SoFi is 15–20 minutes with a good car service. The only watch: peak slot demand at KVNY during major events can restrict availability — book FBO slots early.

2. New York / New Jersey

Venue: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ

Airports: KTEB (Teterboro), KHPN (Westchester)

Why it’s here: Teterboro is the gold standard of US private jet airports — dedicated 100% to general aviation, 2 miles from MetLife Stadium (accessible via NJ Turnpike), deep FBO infrastructure at Signature, Universal, and Jet Aviation. Westchester (KHPN) adds a secondary option for smaller aircraft. Operator depth in the NY metro area is second only to LA. Empty leg frequency on SkyAccess is extremely high. The watch: match-day traffic on the Turnpike approach to MetLife can be unpredictable; plan ground transport timing carefully.

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Tier 2: Excellent (strong infrastructure, minor friction)

3. Dallas

Venue: AT&T Stadium, Arlington

Airports: KADS (Addison), KFTW (Meacham), KDAL (Love Field)

Why it’s here: Dallas has a deep private aviation market driven by oil and gas, real estate, and corporate clients. Addison Airport (KADS) is 30 miles from AT&T Stadium but has outstanding FBO facilities; Meacham (KFTW) in Fort Worth is 12 miles away. Empty leg inventory in the Dallas market is consistently high on SkyAccess. AT&T Stadium is the largest NFL stadium in the US — the World Cup stage here will be massive. Minor friction: some congestion post-match on the I-30/Hwy 360 corridor from the stadium.

4. Miami

Venue: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens

Airports: KFLL (Fort Lauderdale), KOPF (Opa-locka), KPMP (Pembroke Pines)

Why it’s here: Miami’s private aviation market runs on Latin American, Caribbean, and European repositioning traffic — the empty leg inventory is high. Fort Lauderdale (KFLL) is the primary private terminal hub with Signature and Banyan Air; Opa-locka handles lighter traffic at a more modest cost. Hard Rock Stadium is in Miami Gardens — 30–40 minutes from KFLL. The real advantage: Miami is a natural international arrival point, with robust customs capabilities for private jets arriving from Mexico, South America, and Europe.

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Tier 3: Good (functional, a few things to know)

5. Seattle

Venue: Lumen Field, downtown Seattle

Airports: KBFI (Boeing Field), KSEA FBO (limited), KRNT (Renton)

Why it’s here: Boeing Field (KBFI) is Seattle’s primary private jet hub — it’s well-run, close to downtown (15 minutes from Lumen Field), and handles most aircraft types up to large cabin jets. FBO infrastructure at Clay Lacy and Galvin Flying is solid. The Seattle market is smaller than LA or NYC but operators are present and reliable. Watch: Boeing Field’s runway (10,000 ft) handles most aircraft; very large ultra-long-range jets may need KSEA.

6. San Francisco (Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara)

Venue: Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara

Airports: KSJC (San Jose), KSFO FBO, KOAK (Oakland)

Why it’s here: Strong market, but geographically awkward. The ideal airport (SJC) is closest to the stadium but smaller than SFO and can fill quickly during major events. SFO has better infrastructure for large aircraft but adds significant ground transport time. Tech industry demand means the Bay Area private aviation market is deep — just plan your airport choice carefully.

7. Kansas City

Venue: Arrowhead Stadium

Airports: KMCI (Kansas City International), KOJC (Johnson County Executive)

Why it’s here: KMCI is a proper international airport with solid private terminal infrastructure and a 10,800-ft runway. Operator depth is reasonable for a Midwest market. The main advantage: it’s genuinely less crowded than coastal markets. The watch: Kansas City is geographically central, which means longer repositioning legs from the major coastal operator hubs — empty leg inventory is thinner than LA/NY/Dallas.

8. Philadelphia

Venue: Lincoln Financial Field

Airports: KPHL (Philadelphia International), KPNE (Northeast Philly), KLOM (Wings Field)

Why it’s here: KPHL handles large aircraft but the private terminal experience is more commercial-adjacent than ideal. KPNE and KLOM offer better GA experiences for smaller jets but limited capacity. The proximity to New York means some operators will route Philadelphia matches via a KTEB overnight — an option worth considering.

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Tier 4: Adequate (get there, but manage your expectations)

9. Boston (Foxborough)

Venue: Gillette Stadium, Foxborough (outside Boston)

Airports: KPVD (Providence), KOWD (Norwood), KBOS FBO

Why it’s below Philly: Foxborough is not Boston — it’s 30 miles south. The closest private airports (KPVD, KOWD) are adequate but not world-class. Boston Logan handles large aircraft but adds ground transport time to the stadium. The market is strong for an East Coast hub; it’s just geographically less convenient than the urban stadium matchups.

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Canadian host cities (separate ranking)

Toronto (CYYZ, Tier 1 for Canada): Strong FBO infrastructure, US CBP pre-clearance, deep operator base for a Canadian market. Best private jet access of the Canadian host cities.

Vancouver (CYVR, Tier 2 for Canada): Solid FBO infrastructure, proximity to Seattle market, scenic. Cross-border customs runs smoothly. Only slightly behind Toronto due to smaller operator base.

Edmonton: Smaller market, less FBO depth. Functional but expect fewer operator options and thinner empty leg inventory.

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The bottom line

For private jet travelers attending multiple World Cup matches, the Tier 1 cities (LA, NYC) and Tier 2 cities (Dallas, Miami) are the smoothest experiences — deepest operator markets, most empty leg inventory on SkyAccess, and FBO infrastructure designed for high event demand. The Tier 3 and 4 cities are all workable with good advance planning; they just reward earlier booking and more coordination.

SkyAccess shows live inventory for all these markets. Check availability, set route alerts for empty legs, and book the aircraft that fits your group and itinerary — the platform covers every host city.