SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — As Super Bowl LX kicks off Sunday at Levi’s Stadium, the skies over the San Francisco Bay Area are crowded with an unusually large number of private jets, highlighting the scale of travel tied to the NFL championship.

More than 300 private jets are expected to have landed at San Jose Mineta International Airport alone in the days leading up to the game, with arrivals coming from Mexico, Canada, Brazil, the United Kingdom and other countries, aviation trackers say. The influx has created intense demand for airport services and luxury travel options around the region.

The surge reflects growing interest in private aviation for major sporting events, where wealthy fans, corporate guests and VIPs seek a more exclusive and convenient travel experience. Fixed-base operators — the private terminals that handle business jets — have been working extended hours to manage arrivals, departures and aircraft parking as ticket demand outstrips available capacity.

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Private jet activity is not limited to San Jose. Smaller regional airports designated by the Federal Aviation Administration to support game-week travel have also seen increased traffic, with some preparing to host aircraft and passengers arriving for weekend events.

The boom in private aviation comes amid an overall surge in travel for the Super Bowl, with commercial airlines adding flights into the Bay Area and local hotels reporting near-full occupancy. Organizers and airport officials say the unusual volume of private aircraft underscores the event’s international draw and significant economic impact on the region.

According to aviation website SimpleFlying.com, the number of private flights arriving for this year’s Super Bowl far exceeds typical traffic for previous championship games, reflecting both the event’s global appeal and the growing popularity of private jet travel.