Private jets at the Monaco Grand Prix 2026
There were 392 private jet arrivals at Nice Cote d'Azur International Airport and Cannes-Mandelieu over the five days of the Monaco Grand Prix 2026, 25% more a day than normal for the weeks around it. They came from 34 countries, and 421 different aircraft flew in or out. Arrivals and departures together emitted an estimated 3,718 t of CO₂. Over the five days, 24 arrivals came from more than 2,000 nm away, against about 16 in five normal days. Large-cabin jets, the longest-range Gulfstreams, Globals and Falcons, arrived 43% more often a day than normal, and made up 24% of arrivals against 21% on a normal day. Arrivals from other countries ran 30% above a normal day.
Data through 29 Aug 2026, 23:59 UTC. Totals only; no aircraft is named.
Arrivals and departures, day by day
Normal is the average day at these airports in the two weeks before (21 May–3 Jun) and the two weeks after (10–23 Jun), leaving out the event days and the day after it closes, when departures peak. Days when another event was on at the same airports are left out too: 21–25 May (the Cannes Film Festival) and 21–23 Jun (the Cannes Lions). We measure normal from the days around the event because ADS-B coverage grows from one year to the next, which would flatter any comparison with last year.
Arrivals
Normal: 63 a dayThe busiest day for arrivals was Thu 4 Jun, with 113. A normal day saw 63.
Departures
Normal: 59 a dayThe busiest day for departures was Mon 8 Jun, with 117. A normal day saw 59.
Event days, 4–8 JunDays around the eventNormal range: the middle half of the days around
Edition by edition
We have tracked one edition so far. The edition-by-edition chart starts at three.
4–8 Jun. +25% a day against its own normal.
ADS-B coverage grew a lot from one year to the next, so arrival counts from different editions aren’t directly comparable. The rise over each edition’s own normal days is the steadier figure.
Where they flew in from
Paris-Le Bourget Airport sent the most arrivals, 33. The top three airports sent 16% between them, and France was the biggest origin country, with 18% of arrivals.
Origin airports
Origin countries
| Country | Share | Arrivals |
|---|---|---|
| France | 18% | 70 |
| Italy | 15% | 57 |
| United Kingdom | 13% | 52 |
| Switzerland | 7% | 29 |
| Germany | 7% | 27 |
| Spain | 7% | 27 |
| United States | 5% | 21 |
| Austria | 3% | 10 |
| Belgium | 2% | 7 |
| Czechia | 2% | 7 |
| Netherlands | 2% | 7 |
| Greece | 1% | 5 |
| Poland | 1% | 5 |
| Portugal | 1% | 5 |
| Bulgaria | 1% | 4 |
| Romania | 1% | 4 |
| Slovakia | 1% | 4 |
| Sweden | 1% | 4 |
| Turkey | 1% | 4 |
| Egypt | 1% | 3 |
| Other countries | 4% | 16 |
Share of the 392 event-day arrivals. Airports and countries with fewer than 3 arrivals are counted under “other”. 24 arrivals had no known origin.
What they flew
The mix of aircraft sizes was close to a normal day’s.
Size class
Share of arrivals| Size | Event days | Normal day |
|---|---|---|
| Very light jet | 3% | 5% |
| Light jet | 22% | 21% |
| Midsize jet | 20% | 20% |
| Large jet | 55% | 54% |
Most common types
| Type | Share | Arrivals |
|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 300 | 14% | 53 |
| Bombardier Challenger 350 | 8% | 31 |
| Cessna Citation Latitude | 7% | 28 |
| Cessna Citation XLS | 6% | 24 |
| Bombardier Global 6000/6500 | 6% | 23 |
| Embraer Legacy 600/650 | 5% | 21 |
| Gulfstream GV | 5% | 21 |
| Pilatus PC-24 | 5% | 19 |
| Bombardier Challenger 600 | 5% | 18 |
| Gulfstream G650 | 5% | 18 |
| Other types | 35% | 136 |
Size classes from each type’s category. Normal is the share on an average day in the weeks around. Types with fewer than 3 arrivals are counted under “other”.
Airports used
Nice Cote d'Azur International Airport (LFMN) handled 83% of arrivals; Cannes-Mandelieu (LFMD) handled 17%.
| Airport | Share of arrivals | Arrivals | Departures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nice Cote d'Azur International Airport (LFMN) | 83% | 327 | 311 |
| Cannes-Mandelieu (LFMD) | 17% | 65 | 64 |
The airports the event is measured at (LFMN, LFMD). Arrivals and departures on event days only.
How long they stayed
After 54% of arrivals, the same aircraft left again within six hours; the median stay was 4 hours.
Time on the ground
Share of arrivalsEmissions
Arrivals and departures on the event days emitted an estimated 3,718 t of CO₂, 2,095 t flying in and 1,624 t flying out.
arrivals and departures
median
of the CO₂, from 5% of flights
Estimated per flight from distance and aircraft type, then added up. 2 flights had no estimate and are left out. Totals only: we don’t attach emissions to any aircraft.
Chartering for an event?
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Flying in for the Monaco Grand Prix 2027
What the 2026 figures say about timing and airports. Dates for 2027 come from the organizers.
Arrive the day before
Opening day, Thu 4 Jun, was the busiest arrival day, with 113. Landing a day early misses the rush for slots and parking.
Pick the airport for your aircraft
Nice Cote d'Azur International Airport (LFMN) took 83% of arrivals and Cannes-Mandelieu (LFMD) 17%. Runway length and parking differ between them, so check with your operator which suits the aircraft you’re offered.
Book the return early
Mon 8 Jun was the busiest day to leave, with 117 departures. Book the slot early, or leave a day later.
Expect the jet to leave and come back
After 54% of arrivals, the same aircraft left again within six hours. If yours does, the trip home starts with a second positioning flight, which may show on the quote.
Check the exact aircraft
Event weeks stretch fleets. Ask for the tail number and check how hard it has been flown before you book.
For journalists
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The data
Day-by-day arrivals and departures, the normal-day figures, origins, aircraft sizes and types, stays and CO₂ for this edition.
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Questions
How many private jets flew to the Monaco Grand Prix 2026?
There were 392 private jet arrivals at Nice Cote d'Azur International Airport and Cannes-Mandelieu between 4–8 Jun, 25% more a day than normal for the weeks around the event, and 375 departures. 421 different aircraft flew in or out.
Which airport do private jets use for the Monaco Grand Prix?
Nice Cote d'Azur International Airport (LFMN) took 83% of arrivals in 2026; Cannes-Mandelieu (LFMD) 17%.
What was the busiest day for private jets at the Monaco Grand Prix 2026?
For arrivals, Thu 4 Jun, with 113. For departures, Mon 8 Jun, with 117.
Where did the private jets fly in from?
Paris-Le Bourget Airport sent the most arrivals (33), then Farnborough Airport (15). Arrivals came from 34 countries.
How much CO₂ did private jets emit at the Monaco Grand Prix 2026?
An estimated 3,718 t across arrivals and departures on the event days, a median of 2.6 t per flight.
How do you measure a normal day?
Normal is the average day at these airports in the two weeks before (21 May–3 Jun) and the two weeks after (10–23 Jun), leaving out the event days and the day after it closes, when departures peak. Days when another event was on at the same airports are left out too: 21–25 May (the Cannes Film Festival) and 21–23 Jun (the Cannes Lions). We measure normal from the days around the event because ADS-B coverage grows from one year to the next, which would flatter any comparison with last year.
Do you publish which aircraft flew in?
No. Event pages show totals only. We don’t name aircraft, operators or the people on board, and small groups are folded into “other” so no single aircraft can be picked out.
Cite this data
The Aircraft Ledger. “Private jets at the Monaco Grand Prix 2026.” theaircraftledger.com/events/monaco-grand-prix/2026
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<iframe src="https://theaircraftledger.com/embed/event/monaco-grand-prix-2026/daily" title="Arrivals and departures, day by day" width="100%" height="880" style="border:0;max-width:960px" loading="lazy"></iframe>Method: private jet arrivals and departures at LFMN, LFMD during the event dates, from ADS-B tracking, against a normal day measured over the days around the event. Stays matched by aircraft, then reported as totals. Every count is a minimum: flights the receivers missed aren’t in it. About our data