Unprecedented Surge in Private Jet Departures Post Super Bowl LX in the Bay Area
The Bay Area experienced an unprecedented exodus of private jets following Super Bowl LX on February 8, 2026. Flight tracking data revealed a dramatic surge in business aviation activity.
FlightRadar24 reports that five major Bay Area airports recorded a staggering 136 private jet departures between 7 p.m. Sunday and 2 a.m. Monday. This marks a 1,136% increase compared to the mere 11 business jet departures on the previous Sunday, February 1.
- Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport led the way with 52 departures
- San Jose Mineta International Airport followed with 43
- San Francisco International had 19
- Livermore Municipal recorded 14
- Hayward Executive reported 8 departures
The exodus included celebrity aircraft such as Kim Kardashian’s $65 million Gulfstream G650 and Jay-Z and Beyoncé’s Bombardier Global 7500, both heading to Van Nuys Airport in Los Angeles. Nearly 1,000 private jets had arrived in the Bay Area between Wednesday and Saturday ahead of the game. Friday alone saw a nearly 90% increase in business jet arrivals compared to typical levels.
Van Nuys Airport and Las Vegas were the most popular destinations for departing aircraft, with some jets heading as far as South America and across the Atlantic Ocean.
Source: SFGate