Van Nuys (KVNY) has 2 asphalt runways. The longest is 16R/34L at 8,001 ft by 150 ft. The shorter runway is 16L/34R at 4,013 ft by 75 ft. The field elevation is 802.1 ft MSL. The control tower is open 0600 to 2245.
ILS is published for runway 16R. Both runway ends use magnetic headings of 176° and 356°. Right traffic is published for 34R on 16L/34R. Right traffic is also published for 16R on 16R/34L. No LAHSO notes are published.
Noise abatement is a major operating factor here. The facts note a curfew on repetitive prop operations. They also note limits for higher-noise aircraft. Jets and turbine operators are asked to use NBAA noise abatement procedures or comparable manufacturer procedures. The airport is also listed as an extreme noise sensitive area. Plan with the current FAA Chart Supplement and tower instructions in mind.
Wind & favored runway
Favored end is picked from the current METAR wind at KVNY.
Pattern entry · RWY 16R
RIGHT TRAFFICAll runways
Traffic pattern
Pattern altitude is not published. Use standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston unless ATC assigns otherwise. At the published field elevation of 802.1 ft MSL, that works out to about 1,802 ft MSL. The tower is open 0600 to 2245, so ATC sequences the pattern when the field is controlled.
Right traffic is published for 34R on 16L/34R. Right traffic is also published for 16R on 16R/34L. That makes pattern direction runway-specific here. Noise abatement is important at KVNY. Expect close attention to tower instructions and local procedures.
Every end, one page
Each runway end has its own page with wind component, traffic pattern geometry and ILS for that specific direction.