Vandenberg Space Force Base charts & airport diagram
Vandenberg Space Force Base (VBG · KVBG) in Lompoc, CA publishes 14 FAA charts, including 8 instrument approaches (ILS, TACAN). Every one links straight to the current FAA PDF. · Open on the map
All of Vandenberg Space Force Base — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherLowest minimums here: ILS with vertical guidance · Every chart below links straight to the current FAA PDF.
What KVBG publishes
Airport diagram
The FAA airport diagram for Vandenberg Space Force Base — runways, taxiways, ramps and hold short lines. Shown in the browser above; the FAA PDF ↗ is the authoritative copy.
Instrument approaches at KVBG
Vandenberg Space Force Base has 8 published instrument approaches of 2 types (ILS and TACAN). 4 of them offer vertical guidance; ILS gives the lowest minimums.
Takeoff, alternate and surface information
- Takeoff minimums are published for KVBG. Standard is 1 statute mile visibility for one and two engine aircraft (½ mile for more than two) unless this section says otherwise; Part 91 operators are not bound by them but the obstacle notes apply to everyone.
- A diverse vector area (DVA) is established, so ATC can issue radar vectors below the minimum vectoring altitude right after departure.
All 14 charts, as a list every plate with its direct FAA link
Airport documents 2
- APD Airport diagram ↗
- A/FD Chart Supplement ↗
Approaches 8
- ILS HI-ILS OR LOC/DME RWY 12 ↗ Rwy 12
- ILS HI-ILS OR LOC/DME RWY 30 ↗ Rwy 30
- ILS ILS OR LOC/DME RWY 12 ↗ Rwy 12
- ILS ILS OR LOC/DME RWY 30 ↗ Rwy 30
- TACAN HI-TACAN RWY 12 ↗ Rwy 12
- TACAN HI-TACAN RWY 30 ↗ Rwy 30
- TACAN TACAN RWY 12 ↗ Rwy 12
- TACAN TACAN RWY 30 ↗ Rwy 30
Departures 2
- SID GAVIOTA THREE ↗
- SID VANDENBERG THREE ↗
Minimums 2
Frequently asked
Where can I get the KVBG airport diagram?
The FAA publishes the Vandenberg Space Force Base airport diagram as part of the d-TPP (Digital Terminal Procedures Publication), reissued every 28 days. The current one is linked on this page, along with a full-page preview.
Does KVBG have an instrument approach?
Yes. Vandenberg Space Force Base has 8 published instrument approaches: ILS, TACAN. At least one offers vertical guidance.
What is the lowest approach at KVBG?
ILS to runway 12 is the approach type with the lowest published minimums at Vandenberg Space Force Base. It has vertical guidance, so it is flown to a decision altitude rather than a minimum descent altitude. Actual minimums vary by aircraft category and are on the plate.
Does KVBG have SIDs and STARs?
Vandenberg Space Force Base publishes 2 departure procedures (SIDs) and no STARs. The list is on this page, linked to the current FAA plate.
More about KVBG
Charts are the FAA d-TPP (d-TPP cycle 2609 (2026, cycle 9)) and Chart Supplement, reissued on the 28-day chart cycle and linked directly from the FAA. For planning and education only; always fly the current chart.
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