Milken Global Conference 2026 — Private Jet Emissions Tracker
Finance · Beverly Hilton, Los Angeles, California
Total CO₂
3,599 t
metric tonnes
Flights Tracked
576
private jet movements
Distinct Aircraft
375
unique tail numbers
Last updated May 3rd 2026
Carbon Sky Index tracked 576 private jet movements across Santa Monica, Van Nuys, Burbank, Los Angeles, and Hawthorne during Milken Global Conference 2026 2026. A total of 576 private jet movements were recorded, emitting an estimated 3,598.6 metric tonnes of CO₂. Emissions estimates are calculated using the EUROCONTROL EMEP/EEA Guidebook 2023 LTO and cruise phase methodology.
Private jet activity at Santa Monica, Van Nuys, Burbank, Los Angeles, and Hawthorne averaged 855.3 t CO₂ per day in the 30 days before the event. During the Milken Global Conference 2026 window, daily emissions peaked at 2,559.6 t CO₂ on May 3 — 199% above baseline.
Daily Flight Activity
vs. 30-day rolling baseline
Peak above 30-day baseline
+199%
Excess emissions on peak day
1,704 t
Peak inbound date · 353 total
May 3
Of the 585 total movements recorded, 353 were inbound arrivals and 232 were outbound departures. Inbound flights generated 2,720.7 t CO₂ and outbound flights generated 889.5 t CO₂.
Inbound / Outbound Split
Inbound arrivals
353
flights
2,721 t CO₂
Outbound departures
232
flights
890 t CO₂
First & Last
First arrival
Victorville (KVCV)
Sat, May 2, 2026
Last departure
Long Beach (KLGB)
Sun, May 3, 2026
The table below lists all 576 private jet movements tracked at Santa Monica, Van Nuys, Burbank, Los Angeles, and Hawthorne during Milken Global Conference 2026 2026. 94 aircraft were making their first recorded visit to the event airports in the prior four months.
All Flights
576 total?→Van Nuys
2.4 t CO₂
Austin→Van Nuys
14.2 t CO₂
Carlsbad→Van Nuys
1.1 t CO₂
Los Angeles→Long Beach
2.0 t CO₂
Los Angeles→Las Vegas
1.3 t CO₂
New Orleans→Van Nuys
18.5 t CO₂
Van Nuys→San Jose
3.0 t CO₂
Raton→Van Nuys
4.0 t CO₂
Aquino→Van Nuys
38.7 t CO₂
Denver→Van Nuys
4.3 t CO₂
Aircraft arrived from 10 distinct origin airports during the event window. The highest-volume origin was Las Vegas (KLAS), which accounted for 27 arrivals and approximately 40.2 metric tonnes of CO₂.
Top Origin Cities
| Rank | Origin city | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Las VegasKLAS | 27 | 40 t | 1.5 t |
| 2 | TeterboroKTEB | 24 | 459 t | 19.1 t |
| 3 | San JoseKSJC | 12 | 18 t | 1.5 t |
| 4 | MontereyKMRY | 10 | 22 t | 2.2 t |
| 5 | ScottsdaleKSDL | 9 | 21 t | 2.3 t |
| 6 | CarlsbadKCRQ | 8 | 8 t | 1.0 t |
| 7 | Las VegasKHND | 7 | 12 t | 1.7 t |
| 8 | Santa AnaKSNA | 7 | 8 t | 1.1 t |
| 9 | Ft LauderdaleKFLL | 7 | 136 t | 19.5 t |
| 10 | OaklandKOAK | 6 | 16 t | 2.7 t |
12 arrivals (36.7 t CO₂) with no recorded origin and 9 local movements (11.6 t CO₂) within the event airport cluster are excluded from this ranking.
Fleet Breakdown
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private jets flew to Milken Global Conference 2026 2026?
Carbon Sky Index tracked 576 private jet movements across Santa Monica, Van Nuys, Burbank, Los Angeles, and Hawthorne during the Milken Global Conference 2026 2026 window (May 2, 2026 to May 7, 2026). These 375 distinct aircraft emitted an estimated 3,599 metric tonnes of CO₂.
How much CO₂ did private jets emit at Milken Global Conference 2026 2026?
Private jets flying to and from Milken Global Conference 2026 2026 emitted an estimated 3,599 metric tonnes of CO₂ in total. Carbon Sky Index calculates emissions using the EUROCONTROL EMEP/EEA Guidebook 2023 methodology, covering both LTO (landing and takeoff) and cruise phase emissions.
Which airport had the most private jet traffic during Milken Global Conference 2026 2026?
Carbon Sky Index monitored traffic across Santa Monica, Van Nuys, Burbank, Los Angeles, and Hawthorne. The highest volume of arriving aircraft came from Las Vegas, with 27 inbound flights recorded.
How does Carbon Sky Index track private jet emissions?
Carbon Sky Index uses ADS-B transponder data to identify private jet movements at monitored airports. CO₂ estimates are calculated per flight using the EUROCONTROL EMEP/EEA Guidebook 2023 methodology, which accounts for aircraft type, route distance, and both LTO and cruise phase fuel burn. Data is updated daily.
Flight data is sourced from ADS-B transponder signals aggregated from a global receiver network and updated daily. CO₂ estimates are calculated using aircraft-type hourly burn rates from the Carbon Sky Index emissions model. Read methodology →