Best Airports
Louisville Muhammad Ali (SDF): 10 min to Churchill Downs. Bowman Field (LOU): 5 min, GA only. Bardstown (BWG): 40 min, less congested.
Kentucky Derby 2027
Fly private to the Run for the Roses.
May 1, 2027. Churchill Downs, Louisville. The most exciting two minutes in sports.
Event Guide
Why fly private to the Derby?
Derby weekend is one of the busiest in Louisville aviation. Commercial flights are expensive and fully booked weeks in advance. Private jets fly into Louisville's executive airports minutes from Churchill Downs.
Recommended Aircraft
Light jets for regional (Phenom 300, CJ4). Midsize for groups (Citation XLS). Heavy jets for international or large groups (Challenger 650).
VIP Experience
Private JetOne coordinates ground transport to Millionaire's Row, VIP parking, and post-race helicopter transfers to your hotel or next destination.
Popular Routes
Most requested routes to the Derby.
NYC → Louisville
1.5 hours, light jet, $15K–$25K.
Miami → Louisville
2 hours, light to midsize, $18K–$30K.
Chicago → Louisville
1 hour, light jet, $12K–$20K.
Los Angeles → Louisville
4 hours, super-midsize to heavy, $45K–$70K.