Nearly 100 Private Jets Depart Bay Area After Super Bowl

Celebrities like Kim Kardashian and Jay-Z were among those who quickly left the region after the big game.

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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Around 95 private jets departed Bay Area airports within two hours of the Super Bowl ending, including planes owned by celebrities like Kim Kardashian and Jay-Z. The exodus began shortly after the Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara.

Why it matters

The rapid departure of so many private jets after the Super Bowl highlights the outsized impact of the wealthy elite on local transportation infrastructure and the environmental toll of private air travel, especially for major events.

The details

Business Insider tracked the movements of 95 private jets that took off from Bay Area airports between 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. on Super Bowl Sunday. This included Kim Kardashian's $65 million Gulfstream G650 and Jay-Z and Beyoncé's Bombardier Global 7500, which both flew to Van Nuys Airport in Los Angeles. In total, 15 jets went to Van Nuys, while 14 flew to Las Vegas airports.

  • The Super Bowl ended around 7:20 p.m. PST.
  • 95 private jets departed Bay Area airports between 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. PST on Super Bowl Sunday.

The players

Kim Kardashian

Reality TV star who owns a $65 million Gulfstream G650 private jet.

Jay-Z

Rapper and entrepreneur who owns a Bombardier Global 7500 private jet.

Beyoncé

Singer and entertainer, who often travels with her husband Jay-Z.

Lewis Hamilton

Formula 1 driver who was pictured with Kim Kardashian at the Super Bowl.

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The takeaway

The rapid exodus of private jets after the Super Bowl highlights the environmental impact and inequity of private air travel, especially for major events that draw the wealthy elite. This raises questions about the role of private aviation and its effects on local communities.