KVNY

VFR

VAN NUYS

VAN NUYS · CALIFORNIA

Elev
802.1'
Longest RWY
8,001'16R/34L
Tower
06:00–22:45
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR19:51Z
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Before you fly into KVNY
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
06:00–22:45 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
1,802.1'
MSL · field 802.1' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 16R
H/W +3 · X/W 0 kt L

METAR & TAF KVNY

Current METAR

Observed 19:51Z

KVNY 271951Z 17003KT 10SM BKN060 19/04 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP152 T01890044
Wind
170° @ 3 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
19°C / 4°C
Altimeter
29.99 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
1,388 ft
Ceiling
6,000 ft AGL
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
3 NM NW
VFR sectional
LOS ANGELES
ARTCC
ZLA · LOS ANGELES
NOTAM facility
VNY (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JACOB HAIK
Address
16461 SHERMAN WY SUITE 300, VAN NUYS CA 91406

Flight service · Hours

FSS HHR
HAWTHORNE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • ALL

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
ATIS / D-ATIS
Clearance / Ground
Tower / Local
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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170° · 3 kt
RWY 16R
164°M
Head/Tail
+3 kt
Crosswind
0 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 16R

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 16R · 164° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 1,802 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
16R/34LFavored164° / 344°8,001 ftASPH16R R
16L/34R164° / 344°4,013 ftASPH34R R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
16R8,001'8,001'8,001'6,570'PAPI 4-box right(3.5°)MALSR17', fence, 200' from thr, 175' R of cntrln, slope 0
34L8,001'8,001'7,261'7,261'PAPI 4-box right(3°)30', trees, 1200' from thr, 75' R of cntrln, slope 33
16L4,013'4,013'4,013'2,582'32', rr, 275' from thr, 125' R of cntrln, slope 2
34R4,013'4,013'3,906'3,906'PAPI 4-box left(3°)

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

ILS · 1

RWY 16R
LS · CAT I
VNY
111.3
ILS Y RWY 16R
KVNY · IAP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LLA
Oxygen (bottled)
High pressure
Oxygen (bulk)
High pressure
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AMB,AVNCS,CHTR,INSTR,RNTL,SALES,SURV

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • The noise ordinance curfew prohibits propeller-powered aircraft from repetitive operations such as touch-and-go, stop and go, or where the aircraft takes off within five minutes after landing between 2200 and 0700 from June 21 to September 15 and between 2100 and 0700 from September 16 to June 20.Show FAA
  • Formation arrivals and departures are prohibited except for emergency response aircraft.Show FAA
  • The airport is closed to air carrier operations.Show FAA
  • Noise ordinance curfew prohibits takeoffs for aircraft exceeding 74 decibels A-weighted per AC36-3 between 2200 and 0700 except military, mercy flights, and law enforcement aircraft.Show FAA
  • Extreme noise sensitive area.Show FAA
  • Bird abatement may occur between runways when the tower is open.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery when the tower is closed, contact SoCal Approach at 800-448-3724.Show FAA
  • Taxiways A2 and A3 are tower non-visual areas. All pilots are required to contact the tower at checkpoint 1 on taxiway A2 when taxiing out from the northwest airfield.Show FAA
  • No aircraft may arrive or depart the airport whose AC36-3 takeoff noise level equals or exceeds 77 decibels A-weighted.Show FAA
  • Runways 34L and 34R: no turns before reaching 1800 feet mean sea level unless directed by air traffic control.Show FAA
  • Landing fees are in effect March 1, 2026. For rates and exemptions use the IFLYVNY website.Show FAA
  • Taxiway A1 decommissioned.Show FAA
  • On taxiway B south of taxiway Q, aircraft with wingspan over 100 feet encroach on runway 16R-34L runway safety area.Show FAA
  • Turbine and jet aircraft operators are requested to use NBAA noise abatement program procedures or comparable procedures of the aircraft manufacturer.Show FAA
  • Taxiway A south of taxiway P aircraft with wingspan over 100 feet encroach on runway 16R-34L runway safety area.Show FAA
  • Due to aircraft on Burbank runway 8 final receiving traffic alert and collision avoidance system resolution advisories, adhere strictly to traffic pattern altitude and climb gradients.Show FAA
  • Jets avoid departure and arrival between 11 PM and 7 AM to reduce noise over community.Show FAA
  • Taxilane A3 westbound taxi only. Taxilane A2 eastbound taxi only. Taxilanes A2 and A3 have unidirectional centerline lights.Show FAA
  • Noise ordinance restriction: turbojet or fan powered aircraft prohibited from repetitive operations at all times.Show FAA
  • When the tower is closed, aircraft must self-announce on frequency 119.3 prior to landing or departing.Show FAA
  • Runways 16L and 16R: no turns before the flood basin unless directed by air traffic control.Show FAA
  • All jet aircraft must use full runway length for departure unless otherwise directed by air traffic control.Show FAA
  • Helicopters contact air traffic control for approach and departure routes.Show FAA
  • Runway 16L/34R closed and unlighted when tower is closed.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • When the tower is closed, activate the medium intensity approach lighting system with runway alignment indicator lights for runway 16R, high intensity runway lights for runways 16R and 34L, and taxiway lights on the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 16RLeft traffic when the tower is closed.Show FAA
  • 16RUnusable beyond 6 nautical miles due to terrain and beyond 9 degrees left of centerline.Show FAA
  • 16RApproach ratio 50 to 1 from displaced threshold. Approach ratio to displaced threshold over plus 41 feet right runway 1700 feet from displaced threshold 500 feet left 41 to 1.Show FAA
  • 16LRunway 16L approach ratio 53 to 1 from displaced threshold.Show FAA

Other notes

  • This airport has been surveyed by the National Geodetic Survey.Show FAA
  • Traffic pattern altitude for runway 16R/34L is 1200 feet; runway 16L/34R is 1000 feet.Show FAA
  • MANAGERChief of Airport Operations: Christian Moreno 818-442-6506.Show FAA

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Key facts · KVNY

Answer card
ICAO
KVNY
Name
VAN NUYS
Location
VAN NUYS, CALIFORNIA
Elevation
802.1 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,802.1 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 0600-2245
Total runways
2
Longest runway
16R/34L · 8,001 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
26
Magnetic variation
12°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
170° at 3 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 16R

Van Nuys Airport sits in Van Nuys, California at 802.1 ft MSL. It has two asphalt runways. The longest is 16R/34L at 8,001 ft. The airport is towered from 0600 to 2245. One ILS approach is published for runway 16R. Pattern altitude is not published in the facts, so use standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless ATC or the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

This is a busy Class C field with a lot of jet traffic. Expect close sequencing. Stay sharp on taxi instructions. The airport has six on-field FBOs. Park VNY carries 100LL. Signature Aviation - West carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Clay Lacy Aviation carries Jet A and Jet A Prist. Jet Aviation Van Nuys carries 100LL and Jet A. Signature Aviation - East carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Castle & Cooke Aviation carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist.

Noise rules matter here. The airport has an extreme noise-sensitive environment. There is a curfew for repetitive prop operations between late evening and early morning. Takeoff noise limits also apply. Formation arrivals and departures are prohibited except for emergency response aircraft. When the tower is closed, use the published lighting procedures. Contact SoCal Approach for clearance delivery. Taxiway A2 and A3 are non-visual areas. Pilots taxiing out from the northwest airfield must contact the tower at checkpoint 1 on taxiway A2.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KVNY?
The facts do not publish a pattern altitude for KVNY. Use standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement or ATC gives you a different instruction.
What runway is the longest at Van Nuys?
Runway 16R/34L is the longest runway at KVNY. It is 8,001 ft long and asphalt.
Does KVNY have an ILS approach?
Yes. One ILS approach is listed for runway 16R. Check the current Chart Supplement for the exact approach details before you fly it.
What are the tower hours at KVNY?
The tower is open from 0600 to 2245. Outside those hours, use the published lighting procedures. Contact SoCal Approach for clearance delivery when needed.
Which FBOs are on the field at Van Nuys?
Confirmed on-field FBOs are Park VNY, Signature Aviation - West, Clay Lacy Aviation, Jet Aviation Van Nuys, Signature Aviation - East and Castle & Cooke Aviation. Their listed fuel grades are 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist depending on the FBO.
Is there a noise curfew at KVNY?
Yes. The published noise ordinance curfew restricts repetitive prop operations during the late evening and early morning windows listed in the Chart Supplement. Takeoff noise limits also apply, so verify the current rules before arrival.
Can I do touch-and-goes at Van Nuys?
Not during the curfew windows. The published noise ordinance prohibits repetitive operations such as touch-and-go and stop-and-go during the restricted hours. Check the current Chart Supplement before planning pattern work.
What should I know about taxiing at KVNY?
Taxiway A2 and A3 are non-visual areas. Pilots taxiing out from the northwest airfield must contact the tower at checkpoint 1 on taxiway A2.

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