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(KVNY) Van Nuys Airport

1 rating | 3 reviews
Van Nuys, CA
(818) 442-6500

Overview

Civil
Public Use
Attendance:

Attended

Year-round, 7 Days a Week,All
FAA
Runways:
16R/34L, 16L/34R

Longest paved runway: 8,001 ft (2,439 m)

Elevation:
802 ft (Surveyed)
Tower:
Said In Use. Operate Transponders With Altitude Reporting Mode And Ads-B (If Equipped) Enabled On All Airport Surfaces.
FAA
Tower Hrs: 0600-2245
FAA
Airspace:
CLASS D SVC 0600-2245; OTHER TIMES CLASS E
FAA
Fees:
Handling, Overnight, Parking, Ramp, Tie Down, Other

Click FBO link(s) below for details:
FBO Fee Details:
Castle & Cooke Aviation
Clay Lacy Aviation, Inc
Jet Aviation
Signature Flight Support - East
Signature Flight Support - West
The Park VNY
Vertical Aviation
Timezone:
PDT (UTC-07:00)
Sunrise-Sunset:
6:01 am - 8:01 pm
Evening-Morning Civil Twilight:
8:29 pm
(Today)
 - 
5:34 am
(Tomorrow)
Minimum Fuel Prices:
$6.75
Jet-A (full)
$6.43
Jet-A-Premix/Prist (full)
$7.65
100LL (full)
$6.21
100LL (self)

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Distance To:

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Fees:
Parking, Other
Fees:
Ramp, Other
Fees:
Overnight, Ramp, Other
Fees:
Handling, Overnight, Other
Fees:
Handling, Overnight, Other
Fees:
Overnight, Parking, Tie Down, Other
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(818) 994-7437
(818) 997-8472
VNY
94th Aero Squadron
Condor Squadron

Runway 16R/34L

Dimensions:
8,001 × 150 ft
(2,439 × 46 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
Single wheel: 90,000 lbs
Double wheel: 120,000 lbs
Double tandem: 210,000 lbs
Surface:
asphalt, no surface treatment, in good condition
Runway Edge Lights:
High
Comments:
n/a
Designator:16R34L
Elevation: 802.1 ft 745.7 ft
Heading: 164° magnetic
176° true
344° magnetic
356° true
Gradient: 0.7% down 0.7% up
Traffic Pattern: Right Pattern Left Pattern
Markings: precision, in Good condition precision, in Good condition
Approach Lighting:
  • Approach: 1400ft/Medium-Intensity/Runway Alignment Indicators
  • Runway visual range: Touchdown
  • Visual glide slope: 4-Light/Right-Side PAPI
  • Visual glide slope: 4-Light/Right-Side PAPI
Displaced Threshold: 1,432 ft n/a
ILS/LOC: ILS n/a
Obstructions:

Fence, 175 ft Right ft of center, 17 ft high, 200 ft from end

Trees, 75 ft Left ft of center, 30 ft high, 1,200 ft from end, 33:1 clearance slope

Comments:
Apch Ratio 50:1 Fm Dsplcd Thld. Approach Ratio to Dsplcd Thld Over +41 Ft Rr 1700 Ft Fm Dsplcd Thld 500 Ft Left 41:1.
FAA
Left Tfc When Air Traffic Control Tower Clsd.
FAA
Unusbl Byd 6 Nm Due to Trrn.
FAA
n/a

Runway 16L/34R

Dimensions:
4,013 × 75 ft
(1,223 × 23 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
Single wheel: 14,000 lbs
Surface:
asphalt, no surface treatment, in good condition
Runway Edge Lights:
Medium
Comments:
n/a
Designator:16L34R
Elevation: 799.8 ft 771.7 ft
Heading: 164° magnetic
176° true
344° magnetic
356° true
Gradient: 0.7% down 0.7% up
Traffic Pattern: Left Pattern Right Pattern
Markings: basic, in Fair condition basic, in Fair condition
Approach Lighting:n/a
  • Visual glide slope: 4-Light/Left-Side PAPI
Displaced Threshold: 1,434 ft n/a
ILS/LOC:n/an/a
Obstructions:

Railroad, 125 ft Left ft of center, 32 ft high, 275 ft from end, 2:1 clearance slope

n/a
Comments:
Rwy 16L Approach Ratio 53:1 Fm Displcd Thld
FAA
n/a

TFRs

Location: VNY
Please verify all content below using the FAA TFR Search Site or with a flight briefer.
TFR count: 0
No TFRs were found for KVNY. Please verify using the FAA TFR Search Site or with a flight briefer.

NOTAMs

Location: VNY
Please verify all content below using the FAA NOTAM Search Site or with a flight briefer.
NOTAM count: 36 (Partial list shown. Expand to see full list HERE.)
Number:Start Date:
(UTC)
End Date:
(UTC)
Condition:
5/4488 07/25/2025 1420 08/25/2025 1420
IAP VAN NUYS, VAN NUYS, CA. ILS Y RWY 16R, AMDT 6A... ILS Z RWY 16R, AMDT 1... RADAR REQUIRED FOR PROCEDURE …
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01/085 01/31/2025 2040 12/31/2025 2359
COM SEE ZLA 01/128 FREQ U/S
07/038 07/16/2025 1302
RWY 16R PAPI GPA NOW 3.66DEG
07/025 07/09/2025 1751 08/07/2025 1400
RWY 16R ALS U/S
5/4104 07/25/2025 1130 08/01/2025 1933
IAP VAN NUYS, VAN NUYS, CA. ILS Z RWY 16R, AMDT 1... PROCEDURE NA EXCEPT FOR ACFT EQUIPPED WITH SUITABLE RNA…
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5/4477 07/25/2025 1420 08/25/2025 1420
SID VAN NUYS, VAN NUYS, CA. CANOGA THREE DEPARTURE... FILLMORE TRANSITION NA EXCEPT FOR ACFT EQUIPPED WITH S…
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07/064 07/28/2025 1000 07/28/2025 1300
RWY 34L PAPI U/S
07/065 07/28/2025 1000 07/28/2025 1300
RWY 34R PAPI U/S

Additional Remarks

Airport Clsd to Air Carrier Opns.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
All Jet Acft Must Use Full Runway Length for Departure Unless Otherwise Directed by Atct.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Bird Abatement May Occur between Rys When Air Traffic Control Tower is Open.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Due to Acft on Kbur Rwy 8 Final Rcvg Tcas Ra, Pls Adhere Strictly to TPA and Climb Gradients.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Extreme Noise Sensitive Area.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
For Cd When Air Traffic Control Tower Clsd CTC Socal Approach at 800-448-3724.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Formation Arrivals and Departures Prohibited Except for Emergency Response Aircraft.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Hel Contact Air Traffic Control Tower for Apch-Dep Routes;
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Jets: Avoid Dep and Arr between 11 Pm and 7 Am to Rdc Noise Over Community.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
No Acft May Arrive or Depart the Airport Whose Ac36-3 Tkof Noise Level Equals or Exceeds 77 Dba.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Noise Ordinance Curfew: Prop Pwrd Acft Prohibited from Repetitive Operations (Tgl, Stop and Go, or Where Acft Takes Off Wi Five Min After Ldg) between 2200-0700 (Jun 21-Sep 15) and between 2100-0700 (Sep 16-Jun 20).
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Noise Ordinance Curfew: No Tkofs for Acft Exceeding 74 Dba (Per Ac36-3) between 2200-0700; Excp Military; Mercy Flights & Law Enforcement Acft.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Noise Ordinance Rstrn: Tbjt or Fan Pwrd Acft Prohibited from Repetitive Operations At All Times.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Rwys 16L and 16R: No Turns Bfr the Flood Basin, Unless Dctc by Atc.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Rwys 34L and 34R: No Turns Before Rchg 1800 Ft MSL, Unless Dctd by Atc.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Ry 16L/34R Clsd & Unlgtd When Tower Closed.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Taxilane A3 Westbound Taxi Only. Taxilane A2 Eastbound Taxi Only. Taxilane A2/A3 Have Unidirectional Centerline Lights.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Turbine/Jet Aircraft Operators are Requested to Use Nbaa Noise Abatement Program Procedures or Comparable Procedures of Aircraft Manufacturer.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Twy A South of Twy P Acft with Wingspan Over 100 Ft Encroach on Rwy 16R-34L Rsa.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Twy B South of Twy Q Acft with Wingspan Over 100 Ft Encroach on Rwy 16R-34L Rsa.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Txl A1 Wb Taxi Only.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Txl A1, A2 and A3 are Air Traffic Control Tower Nonvisible Areas. All Pilots are Reqstd to CTC Air Traffic Control Tower At Checkpoint 1 on Txl A2 When Tax Out from the Northwest Airfield.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
When Air Traffic Control Tower Clsd, Aircraft Must Self Announce on Freq 119.3 Prior to Landing or Departing.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration

Noise Abatement

No noise abatement procedures provided by airport manager. Please check Additional Remarks section for FAA generated noise abatement procedures.

Instrument Procedures

Operations & More Information

Lat/Long:
  • 34.20981, -118.48997
  • 34° 12′ 35.3″ N, 118° 29′ 23.9″ W
  • 34° 12.588′ N, 118° 29.398′ W
ARTCC:
Los Angeles (ZLA)
App/Depart Control Facility:
SCT
Chart:
NACO: Los Angeles Sectional
FSS:
Hawthorne (HHR)
1-800-WX-BRIEF
Wind Indicator:
Lighted
Mag Var:
12E (2020)
NOTAM Facility:
Seg Circle:
No
Beacon:
Present
Lighting:
When Air Traffic Control Tower Clsd Actvt MALSR Rwy 16R; HIRL Rwy 16R/34L; Twy Lgts - CTAF.
FAA
Pattern Altitude:
TPA Rwy 16R/34L 1200; Rwy 16L/34R 1000.
FAA
Special Operations:

Communications Card

Type:Frequency / Phone:Sector / Comments:Call Sign:
ADAMM DP 124.6 Socal
Approach/Departure 135.05 050-150 BURSocal
Approach/Departure 124.6 SOUTH BTN BUR 150-VNY 160Socal
Approach/Departure IC 134.2 160-280 VNY, WESTSocal
Approach/Departure IC 120.4 VNY 280-BUR 050, NORTHSocal
ASOS (818) 904-9213Van Nuys
ATIS 127.55 Van Nuys
CANOGA DP 134.2 Socal
CLASS C 135.05 050-150 BURSocal
CLASS C 134.2 160-280 VNYSocal
CLASS C 124.6 SOUTH BTN BUR 150-VNY 160Socal
CLASS C 120.4 VNY 280-BUR 050Socal
Clearance Delivery 126.6 Van Nuys
CTAF 119.3 Van Nuys
FERNANDO STAR 134.2 Socal
Ground Control 121.7 Van Nuys
HARYS DP 124.6 Socal
HAYEZ DP 120.4 Socal
HEL OPS 119.0 Van Nuys
IVINS STAR 128.75 Socal
JANNY STAR 120.4 Socal
LYNXX STAR 120.4 Socal
NEWHALL DP 124.6 Socal
ROKKR STAR 128.75 Socal
ROSCO DP 124.6 Socal
THRNE STAR 126.7 Socal
Tower 120.2R 346-161 & DEP RWY 16L/34RVan Nuys
Tower IC 119.3R 162-345 & DEP RWY 16R/34LVan Nuys
UNICOM 122.95 Van Nuys
VVERA DP 134.2 Socal
WEESL STAR 120.4 Socal
WLKKR DP 134.2 Socal

Navaids

Services

Fuel:
100LL Low-Lead, Jet A
AM
Engine Repair:
Major
AM
Airframe Repair:
Major
AM
Bottled Oxygen:
High
AM
Bulk Oxygen:
High
AM
Customs:
None
Transportation:
Courtesy Transportation, Limousine, Public Transportation, Shuttle Service
AM
Activities:
Intensive Flight Training
AM
Camping On Field:
None Reported

Aircraft & Activity

To view based aircraft and activity information for this airport visit the FAA's Airport Operations site: https://aspm.faa.gov/opsnet/sys/Airport.asp.

Webcams

There are no webcams listed for KVNY. If you are aware of any webcams at or near the airport, please contact your airport manager or email airportdirectory@aopa.org.

METARs

TAFs

Contact Addresses

Airport Manager

Jacob Haik
16461 Sherman Wy Suite 300
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 442-6500 (Office)

Owner

Los Angeles World Airports
1 World Way
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(818) 442-6500 (Office)
Remarks:
Chief of Airport Operations: Christian Moreno 818-442-6506.
FAA

Airport Reviews

Overall:
1 rating | 3 reviews
Runways and Taxiways:
Markings and Signage:
Ground Transportation:No ratings
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    10/23/13
    BEN T.
    Flew in for lunch on Monday, 10/21. Following recommendation from ASN Volunteer Elliott Sanders, we went to the Landings Restaurant at the Airtel Plaza Hotel. Great choice! Food choices were excellent, and quality was great. Don't miss onion rings ap…
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  • 12/28/21
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    Christian M.
    RWY 16R/34L reconstructed in 2013 looks great. TWY B reconstructed in 2020 and TWY A reconstructed in 2021. Airfield looks awesome! VNY will begin construction to reconstruct RWY 16L/34R (short runway) between late February to July 2022. Keep up t…
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    7/27/15
    BRADLEY L.
    Ben's comment is still valid. Airtel hotel has the B3 ramp parking in front of a security gate. I've never seen more than one plane parked there. So convenient for accessing the hotel and eating or staying. I make the trip from Phoenix at least once …
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