KVNY · VNY
Van Nuys Airport
Van Nuys, CaliforniaElevation 802 ftMedium airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
16L/34R
RWY 16L176°T
Landing length (LDA)2,582 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA4,013 / 4,013 / 4,013 ft
Displaced threshold1,434 ft
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 34R356°T
Landing length (LDA)3,906 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA4,013 / 4,013 / 3,906 ft
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternRight
16R/34L
RWY 16R176°T
Landing length (LDA)6,570 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA8,001 / 8,001 / 8,001 ft
Displaced threshold1,432 ft
ILSILS
Approach lightsMALSR
VGSIPAPI (P4R)
Traffic patternRight
RWY 34L356°T
Landing length (LDA)7,261 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA8,001 / 8,001 / 7,261 ft
VGSIPAPI (P4R)
Traffic patternLeft
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Van Nuys Airport is in Van Nuys, California. Field elevation 802 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeMedium airport
ManagerJACOB HAIK
Manager phone818-442-6500
AttendedContinuous (24 hours)
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKVNY / VNY
SectionalLOS ANGELES
Center (ARTCC)LOS ANGELES
Flight service (AFSS)HAWTHORNE
RegionCalifornia
CountryUnited States
Coordinates34.2098, -118.4900
Distance from city3 NM NW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL · Jet A
Control towerTowered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF119.300
UNICOM122.950
FREQUENCIES
Communications
120.4
SOCAL APP/DEP
A/D
118.45
ATIS
ATIS
126.6
CLNC DEL
CLD
119.3
CTAF
CTAF
121.7
GND
GND
119.3
TWR
TWR
120.2
TWR
TWR
122.95
UNICOM
UNIC
122.950
UNICOM
UNICOM
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›TURBINE/JET AIRCRAFT OPERATORS ARE REQUESTED TO USE NBAA NOISE ABATEMENT PROGRAM PROCEDURES OR COMPARABLE PROCEDURES OF AIRCRAFT MANUFACTURER.
›NO ACFT MAY ARRIVE OR DEPART THE ARPT WHOSE AC36-3 TKOF NOISE LEVEL EQUALS OR EXCEEDS 77 DBA.
›TXL A1 DCMSND.
›WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT MALSR RWY 16R; HIRL RWY 16R/34L; TWY LGTS - CTAF.
›ARPT CLSD TO AIR CARRIER OPNS.
›US CUSTOMS USER FEE ARPT.
›ALL JET ACFT MUST USE FULL RUNWAY LENGTH FOR DEPARTURE UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY ATCT.
›FORMATION ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES PROHIBITED EXCEPT FOR EMERGENCY RESPONSE AIRCRAFT.
›TPA RWY 16R/34L 1200; RWY 16L/34R 1000.
›APCH RATIO 50:1 FM DSPLCD THLD. APCH RATIO TO DSPLCD THLD OVER +41 FT RR 1700 FT FM DSPLCD THLD 500 FT LEFT 41:1.
›HEL CONTACT ATCT FOR APCH-DEP ROUTES;
›BIRD ABATEMENT MAY OCCUR BTN RYS WHEN ATCT IS OPEN.
›THIS AIRPORT HAS BEEN SURVEYED BY THE NATIONAL GEODETIC SURVEY.
›EXTREME NOISE SENSITIVE AREA.
›RWY 16L APCH RATIO 53:1 FM DISPLCD THLD
›WHEN ATCT CLSD, AIRCRAFT MUST SELF ANNOUNCE ON FREQ 119.3 PRIOR TO LANDING OR DEPARTING.
›TAXILANE A3 WESTBOUND TAXI ONLY. TAXILANE A2 EASTBOUND TAXI ONLY. TAXILANE A2/A3 HAVE UNIDIRECTIONAL CENTERLINE LIGHTS.
›UNUSBL BYD 6 NM DUE TO TRRN & BYD 9 DEGS LEFT OF CNTRLN.
›DUE TO ACFT ON KBUR RWY 8 FINAL RCVG TCAS RA, PLS ADHERE STRICTLY TO TPA AND CLIMB GRADIENTS.
›RWYS 16L AND 16R: NO TURNS BFR THE FLOOD BASIN, UNLESS DCTC BY ATC.
›JETS: AVOID DEP AND ARR BTN 11 PM AND 7 AM TO RDC NOISE OVER COMMUNITY.
›LEFT TFC WHEN ATCT CLSD.
›CHIEF OF AIRPORT OPERATIONS: CHRISTIAN MORENO 818-442-6506.
›RWYS 34L AND 34R: NO TURNS BEFORE RCHG 1800 FT MSL, UNLESS DCTD BY ATC.
›NOISE ORDINANCE CURFEW: NO TKOFS FOR ACFT EXCEEDING 74 DBA (PER AC36-3) BTN 2200-0700; EXCP MILITARY; MERCY FLIGHTS & LAW ENFORCEMENT ACFT.
›LDG FEES IN EFCT 3/1/2026. FOR RATES AND EXEMPTIONS USE IFLYVNY WEBSITE.
›TXL A2 AND A3 ARE ATCT NON-VSB AREAS. ALL PILOTS ARE REQD TO CTC ATCT AT CHECKPOINT 1 ON TXL A2 WHEN TAXIING OUT FROM THE NW AIRFIELD.
›NOISE ORDINANCE CURFEW: PROP PWRD ACFT PROHIBITED FROM REPETITIVE OPS (TGL, STOP AND GO, OR WHERE ACFT TAKES OFF WI FIVE MIN AFTER LDG) BTN 2200-0700 (JUN 21-SEP 15) AND BTN 2100-0700 (SEP 16-JUN 20).
›NOISE ORDINANCE RSTRN: TBJT OR FAN PWRD ACFT PROHIBITED FROM REPETITIVE OPS AT ALL TIMES.
›RY 16L/34R CLSD & UNLGTD WHEN TOWER CLOSED.
›TWY B SOUTH OF TWY Q ACFT WITH WINGSPAN OVER 100 FT ENCROACH ON RWY 16R-34L RSA.
›FOR CD WHEN ATCT CLSD CTC SOCAL APCH AT 800-448-3724.
›TWY A SOUTH OF TWY P ACFT WITH WINGSPAN OVER 100 FT ENCROACH ON RWY 16R-34L RSA.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KVNY have a METAR?
Yes. KVNY is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does KVNY have a TAF?
When KVNY issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at KVNY?
KVNY sits at 802 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KVNY?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
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