George Lucas makes a short hop from Van Nuys to Burbank

George Lucas flew from Van Nuys Airport to Hollywood Burbank Airport on June 7, a one-minute hop across the San Fernando Valley that barely left the ground. The flight, aboard his Gulfstream V (N138GL), registered at zero altitude and zero ground speed, suggesting a repositioning or ground movement rather than a conventional departure.

The same week, Lucas remains in Southern California following his appearance at Star Wars Celebration in Chicago in late May, per reports from celebplanes.com. Burbank's proximity to major studios and Disney's corporate offices makes it a plausible destination for meetings related to the Star Wars franchise or other projects.

Lucas has been a frequent visitor to the Los Angeles area since selling Lucasfilm to Disney for $4 billion in 2012, often splitting time between his Marin County base and the entertainment capital. This short hop may reflect his ongoing ties to the industry, even as his jet has otherwise been quiet in recent weeks.