Configuration Intelligence · ATLAS Module

Van Nuys Airport
4 Development Concepts · Scored

AI-powered evaluation of four development configurations for the 10-acre aviation lease at 16425 Hart Street. Weighted against revenue potential, FAA compliance risk, community impact, phasing flexibility, and long-range resilience.
10 AcresSite Area
Non-FBORFP Mandate
LAWAOwner/Operator
ActiveRFP Status 2026
⚠️ ContestedSpecific Plan + FAA Risk
35yr TenantSouthwest Aviation
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Concept A · High Revenue
A
Full Private Jet Campus
Complete redevelopment as premium private jet facility. Full tenant displacement. Large-cabin jet parking (Gulfstream G650, Global 7500 class). Private terminal building, VIP lounge, ground support. Maximizes LAWA lease revenue. Attracts Signature/Atlantic-class operators.
🔴 FAA Part 13/16 risk
🔴 SW Aviation litigation
🔴 CEQA / Noise EIR
🟡 Specific plan ambiguity
🟢 Highest revenue
Revenue / Lease
9.2
FAA Compliance
3.2
Community Impact
1.8
Phasing Flexibility
4.0
Long-Range Resilience
4.5
Weighted Score
Concept B · Balanced
B
Hybrid Aviation Campus
Mixed-use aviation campus retaining a designated propeller/light aircraft zone alongside mid-cabin jet operations. Addresses FAA Part 13/16 equal access requirements. Negotiated relocation of Southwest Aviation to smaller designated area. Reduced noise vs. full-jet. Satisfies more stakeholders.
🟢 FAA Part 13/16 compliant
🟡 SW Aviation negotiation
🟡 Mixed ops complexity
🟢 Community defensible
🟡 Lower revenue/acre
Revenue / Lease
6.2
FAA Compliance
8.5
Community Impact
7.2
Phasing Flexibility
8.0
Long-Range Resilience
7.8
Weighted Score
Concept C · Future-Forward
C
Sustainable Aviation + eVTOL Hub
Position VNY 16425 Hart as LA's premier sustainable aviation campus. SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel) infrastructure, electric/hybrid aircraft charging, eVTOL vertiport pad (Joby, Archer, Wisk class). Partners: aircraft OEMs, NASA UAM. Addresses community noise concerns directly. Aligns with LAWA sustainability mandates and Mayor Bass climate commitments.
🟢 Community champion story
🟢 LAWA sustainability goals
🟡 eVTOL timing uncertainty
🟡 Lower near-term revenue
🟢 Federal grant eligible
Revenue / Lease
5.2
FAA Compliance
9.0
Community Impact
8.8
Phasing Flexibility
7.5
Long-Range Resilience
9.2
Weighted Score
Concept D · Operational
D
Charter + MRO Operations Campus
Non-FBO charter operations hub with Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) capabilities. Attracts aircraft management companies, Part 135 charter operators, avionics shops. MRO generates steady, recession-resistant revenue. Daytime-dominant operations reduce noise impact vs. 24hr private jet terminal. Compliant with non-FBO mandate.
🟢 Non-FBO compliant
🟡 MRO demand uncertain
🟡 FAA Part 145 certification
🟢 Daytime ops = less noise
🟡 Mid-tier revenue
Revenue / Lease
6.8
FAA Compliance
8.2
Community Impact
6.5
Phasing Flexibility
7.0
Long-Range Resilience
6.8
Weighted Score
ATLAS Analysis — VNY 16425 Hart Street