Van Nuys
VNY · KVNY · Van Nuys, CA · Towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map
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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 07:22 PM
| Event | Local (PDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:14 AM | 13:14Z |
| Sunrise | 06:39 AM | 13:39Z |
| Sunset | 06:57 PM | 01:57Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 07:22 PM | 02:22Z |
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Runways
RWY 16RRIGHT trafficRP · charted
- Heading
- 164° mag · 176° true
- Dimensions
- 8,001 × 150 ft
- TPA
- 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
- Surface
- Asphalt
- Lights
- 4-light PAPI (right) (3.5°) + MALSR
- ILS
- ILS · CAT I · LOC 111.3 (VNY) · GS 3.50°
- Displaced thr
- 1,432 ft
- CTAF
- 119.3
More details — RWY 16R
- Threshold elev
- 802 ft
- Markings
- precision
- Approach obstacle
- Fence, 17 ft, 200 ft from threshold, 175 ft R of centerline
- Threshold crossing height
- 49 ft
- TDZ elevation
- 793 ft
- Declared TORA/TODA/ASDA/LDA
- 8,001 / 8,001 / 8,001 / 6,570 ft
Pattern side + displaced threshold: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 16R/34L | 8,001 ft | |
| 16L/34R | 4,013 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Communication frequencies
Before taxi
“Van Nuys”Taxi & takeoff
“Van Nuys”Departure & arrival
“Socal”Also
ATC assigns the exact frequency (in your clearance or on handoff) — which one depends on your SID (departing) or STAR (arriving).
By procedure & sector (16 frequencies)
| Frequency | Used by |
|---|---|
| 119.0 | HEL OPS |
| 120.4 | CLASS C (VNY 280-BUR 050) · HAYEZ DP · JANNY STAR · LYNXX STAR · WEESL STAR |
| 124.6 | ADAMM DP · CLASS C (SOUTH BTN BUR 150-VNY 160) · HARYS DP · NEWHALL DP · ROSCO DP |
| 126.7 | THRNE STAR |
| 128.75 | IVINS STAR · ROKKR STAR |
| 134.2 | CANOGA DP · CLASS C (160-280 VNY) · FERNANDO STAR · VVERA DP · WLKKR DP |
| 135.05 | CLASS C (050-150 BUR) |
| 239.0 | CD/P · LCL/P |
| 243.0 | EMERG |
| 298.85 | ADAMM DP · APCH/P DEP/P (S BTN BUR 150-VNY 160) · CLASS C (S BTN BUR 150-VNY 160) · HARYS DP · NEWHALL DP · ROSCOE DP |
| 303.0 | ANG OPS |
| 317.5 | APCH/P DEP/P (050-150 BUR) · CLASS C (050-150 BUR) |
| 338.2 | APCH/P DEP/P IC (160-280 VNY WEST) · CANOGA DP · CLASS C (160-280 VNY) · FERNANDO STAR · VVERA DP · WLKKR DP |
| 360.6 | APCH/P DEP/P IC (VNY 280-BUR 050 NORTH) · CLASS C (VNY 280-BUR 050) · HAYEZ DP · JANNY STAR · LYNXX STAR · WEESL STAR |
| 370.95 | THRNE STAR |
| 381.55 | IVINS STAR · ROKKR STAR |
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
Instrument landing systems
RWY 16R
| Runway | ILS |
|---|---|
| RWY 16R | ILS · CAT I · LOC 111.3 (VNY) · GS 3.50° |
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
Nearby navigation aids
VNY 113.10 · SMO 110.80 · LAX 113.60 · +4
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VNY · Van Nuys | VOR/DME | 113.10 · 78X | Low | r159° / 0.8 NM |
| SMO · Santa Monica | VOR/DME | 110.80 · 45X | Low | r337° / 12.1 NM |
| LAX · Los Angeles | VORTAC | 113.60 · 83X | High | r335° / 16.9 NM |
| FIM · Fillmore | VORTAC | 112.50 · 72X | Low | r099° / 21.3 NM |
| VTU · Ventura | VOR/DME | 116.55 · 112Y | Low | r063° / 28.4 NM |
| LHS · Lake Hughes | VORTAC | 114.35 · 90Y | High | r156° / 28.7 NM |
| CMA · Camarillo | VOR/DME | 116.85 · 115Y | Low | r075° / 30 NM |
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Charts & procedures
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Airport info
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Airport information
- ICAO / FAA LID
- KVNY / VNY
- Coordinates
- 34.2098, -118.4900
- Elevation
- 802 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 12E
- Sectional chart
- LOS ANGELES
- Airport use
- Public
- Control tower
- Yes
- Tower hours
- 0600-2245
- Airspace
- Class D · CLASS D SVC 0600-2245; OTHER TIMES CLASS E
- Weather station
- ASOS · 127.55 · ☎ 818-464-9794
- ARTCC
- LOS ANGELES (ZLA)
- Flight service (FSS)
- HAWTHORNE · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- NOTAM facility
- VNY
- Attendance
- ALL ALL
- Beacon
- white-green (SS-SR)
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- lighted
- GPS MON airport
- Yes
- Activated
- 1942/07
- Distance from city
- 3 NW
Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SEE RMK
- Rotating beacon
- white-green · SS-SR
- Pilot-controlled lighting
- WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT MALSR RWY 16R; HIRL RWY 16R/34L; TWY LGTS - CTAF. on 119.3 — Chart Supplement ↗
Runway lighting aids — 16R: 4-light PAPI (right) + MALSR · 34L: 4-light PAPI (right) · 34R: 4-light PAPI (left).
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.
Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
- Fuel available
- 100LL, Jet A, UL94
- Bottled oxygen
- HIGH
- Bulk oxygen
- HIGH
- Airframe service
- MAJOR
- Powerplant service
- MAJOR
- Parking
- tiedowns, hangars
- Other services
- Air ambulance, Avionics, Charter, Instruction, Rental, Aircraft sales, Survey
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 31 notes
General
- RY 16L/34R CLSD & UNLGTD WHEN TOWER CLOSED.
- EXTREME NOISE SENSITIVE AREA.
- NOISE ORDINANCE CURFEW: NO TKOFS FOR ACFT EXCEEDING 74 DBA (PER AC36-3) BTN 2200-0700; EXCP MILITARY; MERCY FLIGHTS & LAW ENFORCEMENT ACFT.
- ARPT CLSD TO AIR CARRIER OPNS.
- FORMATION ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES PROHIBITED EXCEPT FOR EMERGENCY RESPONSE AIRCRAFT.
- ALL JET ACFT MUST USE FULL RUNWAY LENGTH FOR DEPARTURE UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY ATCT.
- HEL CONTACT ATCT FOR APCH-DEP ROUTES;
- BIRD ABATEMENT MAY OCCUR BTN RYS WHEN ATCT IS OPEN.
- 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.
- RWYS 16L AND 16R: NO TURNS BFR THE FLOOD BASIN, UNLESS DCTC BY ATC.
- RWYS 34L AND 34R: NO TURNS BEFORE RCHG 1800 FT MSL, UNLESS DCTD BY ATC.
- NO ACFT MAY ARRIVE OR DEPART THE ARPT WHOSE AC36-3 TKOF NOISE LEVEL EQUALS OR EXCEEDS 77 DBA.
- TXL A1 DCMSND.
- FOR CD WHEN ATCT CLSD CTC SOCAL APCH AT 800-448-3724.
- JETS: AVOID DEP AND ARR BTN 11 PM AND 7 AM TO RDC NOISE OVER COMMUNITY.
- TURBINE/JET AIRCRAFT OPERATORS ARE REQUESTED TO USE NBAA NOISE ABATEMENT PROGRAM PROCEDURES OR COMPARABLE PROCEDURES OF AIRCRAFT MANUFACTURER.
- TWY A SOUTH OF TWY P ACFT WITH WINGSPAN OVER 100 FT ENCROACH ON RWY 16R-34L RSA.
- TWY B SOUTH OF TWY Q ACFT WITH WINGSPAN OVER 100 FT ENCROACH ON RWY 16R-34L RSA.
- DUE TO ACFT ON KBUR RWY 8 FINAL RCVG TCAS RA, PLS ADHERE STRICTLY TO TPA AND CLIMB GRADIENTS. RWY 16R/16L DO NOT CLIMB ABOVE 1750 MSL UNTIL XNG 1.5 DME SOUTH OF THE VNY VOR/DME OR SOUTH OF THE DEP END OF RWY 16R.
- NOISE ORDINANCE RSTRN: TBJT OR FAN PWRD ACFT PROHIBITED FROM REPETITIVE OPS AT ALL TIMES.
- 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).
- 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.
- LDG FEES IN EFCT 3/1/2026. FOR RATES AND EXEMPTIONS USE IFLYVNY WEBSITE.
Runways
- LEFT TFC WHEN ATCT CLSD.
- UNUSBL BYD 6 NM DUE TO TRRN & BYD 9 DEGS LEFT OF CNTRLN.
Lighting
- WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT MALSR RWY 16R; HIRL RWY 16R/34L; TWY LGTS - CTAF.
Fuel
- SUSTAINABLE AVIATION FUEL (SAF) AVBL.
Obstructions
- RWY 16L APCH RATIO 53:1 FM DISPLCD THLD
- 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.
Contact
- CHIEF OF AIRPORT OPERATIONS: CHRISTIAN MORENO 818-442-6506.
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About KVNY
Van Nuys (VNY · KVNY) is an airport in Van Nuys, CA, at 802 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 8,001 ft, with a control tower. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KVNY, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does KVNY have a control tower?
Yes. Van Nuys has an operating FAA control tower. See the Comms & NavAids section for tower and ground frequencies.
What is the longest runway at KVNY?
Van Nuys has 2 runways; the longest is 8,001 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is KVNY?
Van Nuys is in Van Nuys, CA, at an elevation of 802 ft MSL. Coordinates: 34.2098, -118.4900.
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