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KVNY Van Nuys Airport
Van Nuys, California, USA

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FAA INFORMATION EFFECTIVE 27 JUNE 2013

Location

FAA Identifier: VNY
Lat/Long: 34-12-35.3000N / 118-29-23.9000W
34-12.588333N / 118-29.398333W
34.2098056 / -118.4899722
(estimated)
Elevation: 802.1 ft. / 244.5 m (surveyed)
Variation: 15E (1980)
From city: 3 miles NW of VAN NUYS, CA
Time zone: UTC -7 (UTC -8 during Standard Time)
Zip code: 91406

Airport Operations

Airport use: Open to the public
Activation date: 07/1942
Sectional chart: LOS ANGELES
Control tower: yes
ARTCC: LOS ANGELES CENTER
FSS: HAWTHORNE FLIGHT SERVICE STATION
NOTAMs facility: VNY (NOTAM-D service available)
Attendance: CONTINUOUS
Pattern altitude: TPA RWY 16R/34L 1200'; RWY 16L/34R 1000'.
Wind indicator: lighted
Segmented circle: no
Lights: DUSK-DAWN. WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT HIRL RY 16R/34L, MALSR RY 16R AND TWY LGTS ? CTAF.
Beacon: white-green (lighted land airport)
Operates sunset to sunrise.

Airport Communications

CTAF: 119.3
UNICOM: 122.95
ATIS: 118.45
WX ASOS: PHONE 818-904-9213
VAN NUYS GROUND: 121.7 [0600-2245]
VAN NUYS TOWER: 119.3(162-345 & DEP RY 16R/34L) 120.2(346-161 & DEP RY 16L/34R) 239.0 [0600-2245]
SOCAL APPROACH: 120.4(VNY 280-BUR 050) 124.6(S BTN BUR 150-VNY 160) 134.2(VNY 160-VNY 280) 135.05(BUR 050-BUR 150)
SOCAL DEPARTURE: 120.4(VNY 280-BUR 050) 124.6(S BTN BUR 150-VNY 160) 134.2(VNY 160-VNY 280) 135.05(BUR 050-BUR 150)
CLEARANCE DELIVERY: 126.6 239.0
ANG-OPNS: 303.0
CLASS C: 124.6(S BTN BUR 150-VNY 160) 135.05(BUR 050-BUR 150)
CLASS C IC: 120.4(VNY 280-BUR 050) 134.2(VNY 160-VNY 280)
EMERG: 243.0
HEL OPNS: 119.0
IC: 119.3(162-345 & DEP RY 16R/34L)
WX AWOS-3PT at WHP (5 nm NE): 132.1 (818-899-9820)
WX ASOS at BUR (7 nm E): PHONE 818-841-1384
WX ASOS at SMO (12 nm S): PHONE 310-392-6453
WX ASOS at LAX (17 nm S): PHONE 310-568-1486
WX ASOS at HHR (19 nm SE): PHONE 310-973-8930
  • FOR CLNC DEL WHEN ATCT CLSD CALL SOCAL APCH (800) 448-3724.

Nearby radio navigation aids

VOR radial/distance  VOR name  Freq  Var
VNY at fieldVAN NUYS VOR/DME113.1015E
SMOr337/12.1SANTA MONICA VOR/DME110.8015E
LAXr335/16.8LOS ANGELES VORTAC113.6015E
FIMr099/21.3FILLMORE VORTAC112.5015E
VTUr063/28.4VENTURA VOR/DME108.2015E
LHSr156/28.7LAKE HUGHES VORTAC108.4015E
CMAr075/30.0CAMARILLO VOR/DME115.8015E
PMDr205/32.9PALMDALE VORTAC114.5015E
SLIr305/33.5SEAL BEACH VORTAC115.7015E
POMr268/35.8POMONA VORTAC110.4015E

 
NDB name  Hdg/Dist  Freq  Var  ID
PACOIMA217/4.837015EPAI .--. .- ..
VINEE262/5.625315EUR ..- .-.
COMPTON313/22.737815ECPM -.-. .--. --
EL MONTE273/23.935915EEMT . -- -
GEN WILLIAM J FOX188/34.528215EGWF --. .-- ..-.

Airport Services

Fuel available: 100LL JET-A
Parking: hangars and tiedowns
Airframe service: MAJOR
Powerplant service: MAJOR
Bottled oxygen: HIGH
Bulk oxygen: HIGH

Runway Information

Runway 16R/34L

Dimensions: 8001 x 150 ft. / 2439 x 46 m
Surface: asphalt, in good condition
Weight bearing capacity: 
Single wheel: 90.0
Double wheel: 120.0
Double tandem: 210.0
Runway edge lights: high intensity
RUNWAY 16R  RUNWAY 34L
Latitude: 34-13.134623N34-11.819650N
Longitude: 118-29.474398W118-29.350130W
Elevation: 802.1 ft.745.7 ft.
Gradient: 0.7%0.7%
Traffic pattern: right
RIGHT TFC; LEFT TFC WHEN ATCT CLSD.		left
Runway heading: 161 magnetic, 176 true341 magnetic, 356 true
Displaced threshold: 1432 ft.no
Markings: precision, in good conditionprecision, in good condition
Visual slope indicator: 4-box VASI on left (3.90 degrees glide path)2-box VASI on left (3.00 degrees glide path)
Approach lights: MALSR: 1,400 foot medium intensity approach lighting system with runway alignment indicator lights
Runway end identifier lights: no
Touchdown point: yes, no lightsyes, no lights
Instrument approach: ILS
Obstructions: 17 ft. fence, lighted, 200 ft. from runway, 175 ft. right of centerline
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.		30 ft. trees, 1200 ft. from runway, 75 ft. left of centerline, 33:1 slope to clear

Runway 16L/34R

Dimensions: 4013 x 75 ft. / 1223 x 23 m
Surface: asphalt, in good condition
Weight bearing capacity: 
Single wheel: 14.0
Runway edge lights: medium intensity
RUNWAY 16L  RUNWAY 34R
Latitude: 34-13.139790N34-12.480317N
Longitude: 118-29.400217W118-29.337908W
Elevation: 799.8 ft.771.7 ft.
Gradient: 0.7%0.7%
Traffic pattern: leftright
Runway heading: 161 magnetic, 176 true341 magnetic, 356 true
Displaced threshold: 1434 ft.no
Markings: basic, in fair conditionbasic, in fair condition
Visual slope indicator: 4-box VASI on left (3.00 degrees glide path)
Runway end identifier lights: noyes
Touchdown point: yes, no lightsyes, no lights
Obstructions: 32 ft. rr, lighted, 275 ft. from runway, 125 ft. left of centerline, 2:1 slope to clear
RWY 16L APCH RATIO 53:1 FM DISPLCD THLD		none

Airport Ownership and Management from official FAA records

Ownership: Publicly-owned
Owner: LOS ANGELES WORLD ARPTS
1 WORLD WAY
LOS ANGELES, CA 90045
Phone 424-646-6250
Manager: JESS ROMO
16461 SHERMAN WY SUITE 300
VAN NUYS, CA 91406
Phone 424-442-6500
CHIEF OF AIRPORT OPERATIONS: FLORA MARGHERITIS 818-442-6506.

Airport Operational Statistics

Aircraft based on the field: 610
Single engine airplanes: 280
Multi engine airplanes: 83
Jet airplanes: 178
Helicopters: 57
Military aircraft: 12
    
Aircraft operations: avg 1381/day *
66% transient general aviation
31% local general aviation
3% air taxi
<1% military
* for 12-month period ending 14 February 2013

Additional Remarks

- 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.
- FOR STAGE 2 AIRCRAFT RESTRICTIONS, CONTACT AIRPORT OPERATIONS (818) 442-6506
- TAXILANE ALPHA 4 RESTRICTED TO ACFT WITH WINGSPANS 100 FT OR LESS..
- TURBINE POWER ACFT REQD TO STOP AND SHTDN ENGINES ON TAXILANE A-4 AFT CLEARING TWY A.
- HEL CONTACT ATCT FOR APCH-DEP ROUTES;
- STANDING WATER ON RYS DURING PERIODS OF HEAVEY RAINFALL.
- 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 UNDIRECTIONAL CENTERLINE LIGHTS.
- TAXILANE A1 RSTD TO ACFT WITH WINGSPANS 40 FT OR LESS.
- 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.

Instrument Procedures

NOTE: All procedures below are presented as PDF files. If you need a reader for these files, you should download the free Adobe Reader.

NOT FOR NAVIGATION. Please procure official charts for flight.
FAA instrument procedures published for use between 25 July 2013 at 0901Z and 22 August 2013 at 0900Z.
 
STARs - Standard Terminal Arrivals
FERNANDO FIVE   2 pages: [1] [2] (359KB)
LYNXX EIGHT   download (266KB)
 
IAPs - Instrument Approach Procedures
ILS RWY 16R **CHANGED**   download (356KB)
LDA-C   download (279KB)
VOR/DME OR GPS-B   download (372KB)
VOR-A   download (286KB)
NOTE: Special Alternate Minimums apply   download (18KB)
 
Departure Procedures
CANOGA ONE   2 pages: [1] [2] (499KB)
GLENDALE ONE   download (321KB)
HAYEZ TWO (RNAV) **NEW**   download (281KB)
NEWHALL EIGHT   2 pages: [1] [2] (485KB)
NOTE: Special Take-Off Minimums/Departure Procedures apply **NEW**   download (132KB)

Other nearby airports with instrument procedures:

KWHP - Whiteman Airport (5 nm NE)
KBUR - Bob Hope Airport (7 nm E)
KSMO - Santa Monica Municipal Airport (12 nm S)
KLAX - Los Angeles International Airport (17 nm S)
KHHR - Jack Northrop Field/Hawthorne Municipal Airport (19 nm SE)
  
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Aerial photo
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Aerial photo of KVNY (Van Nuys Airport)
Photo by Trever Rossini
Photo taken 19-May-2011
looking south.
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Sectional chart

 
Airport diagram
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Diagram of KVNY (Van Nuys Airport)
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From to KVNY

Sunrise and sunset
Times for 12-Aug-2013
 Local
(UTC-7)		 Zulu
(UTC)
Morning civil twilight05:4712:47
Sunrise06:1413:14
Sunset19:4402:44
Evening civil twilight20:1103:11

Current date and time
Zulu (UTC)  13-Aug-2013 05:01:47
Local (UTC-7)  12-Aug-2013 22:01:47
 
METAR
KVNY 130351Z 10004KT 10SM CLR 22/14 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP125 T02170144 $
KWHP 
4nm NE 		130247Z 11008KT 20SM SKC 23/14 A2993 RMK LAST
KBUR 
6nm E 		130353Z 11007KT 10SM CLR 21/14 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP122 T02110144 $
KSMO 
12nm S 		130351Z AUTO 20004KT 10SM OVC005 17/14 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP137 T01720144
KCQT 
16nm SE 		130447Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC006 17/14 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP138 T01720144 TSNO
KLAX 
17nm S 		130453Z 26004KT 8SM OVC005 17/16 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP140 T01720156 $
KHHR 
19nm SE 		130353Z AUTO 25006KT 10SM OVC009 18/15 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP136 T01830150 $
TAF
KVNY 121738Z 1218/1318 00000KT 6SM HZ SKC FM122100 14008KT P6SM SKC FM130300 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
KBUR 
6nm E 		121738Z 1218/1318 00000KT P6SM SKC FM122100 18008KT P6SM SKC FM130400 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
KLAX 
17nm S 		130316Z 1303/1406 27009KT P6SM OVC005 FM130700 VRB03KT P6SM OVC007 FM131200 VRB03KT 5SM BR OVC010 FM131700 VRB03KT 5SM HZ SCT012 FM131800 25007KT 6SM HZ SCT014 FM132100 26012KT P6SM SKC FM140300 25010KT P6SM SCT010
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FBO, Fuel Providers, and Aircraft Ground Support

 Business Name   Contact    Services / Description  Fuel Prices Comments
Maguire Aviation North ASRI 131.50
818-994-4990
toll-free 1-800-447-4452
[web site]		 Aviation fuel, Oxygen service, Aircraft parking (ramp or tiedown), Passenger terminal and lounge, Flight training, Aircraft rental, ...
More info and photos of Maguire Aviation North
 
NATA Safety 1st   U.S. Government Fuel   WSI Pilotbrief   CAA Preferred FBO   Colt International   UVair   Bravo   Crew cars   Courtesy transportation   Go Rentals   Wireless Internet Access (WiFi)   National Business Aviation Association  
 
UVair
100LL Jet A
FS $6.28 $5.48 
GUARANTEED
  
   write
Maguire Aviation South ASRI 129.025
818-989-2300
toll-free 1-800-451-7270
[web site]
[email]		 All Skytrails customers are welcomed @ Maguire South while we go through leasehold improvements @ that location.

We offer competive fuel pricing along with numerous amentities that you have come acustmed to with Maguire.

Please call Michael McDaniel for any leasing, fuel pricing, overnight hangar or any other questions or concerns.
More info and photos of Maguire Aviation South
 
NATA Safety 1st   WSI Pilotbrief   CAA Preferred FBO   Colt International   UVair   Bravo   Crew cars   Courtesy transportation   Go Rentals   Wireless Internet Access (WiFi)   National Business Aviation Association  
 
UVair
Jet A
FS $5.88 
GUARANTEED
  
   write
Signature Flight Support ASRI 130.575
818-464-9500
[web site]
[email]

Like us on facebook Follow us on twitter 		Located in the heart of the San Fernando Valley, Van Nuys Airport ranks as one of the busiest general aviation airport in the world and is used by private, chartered, and small commercial aircraft. Signature Van Nuys offers first-class service and hospitality to all visiting aircraft. Our CSR staff is available 24/7 to handle your travel needs, so never hesitate to call.
More info and photos of Signature Flight Support
 
National Car Rental  
 
independent
100LL Jet A
FS $7.23 $6.08 
GUARANTEED
  
   4 read write
Castle & Cooke Aviation Services ASRI 128.95
818-988-8385
[web site]
[email]		 Welcome to Castle & Cooke Aviation. We are a full-service FBO dedicated to providing exceptional, highly personalized service.
More info and photos of Castle & Cooke Aviation Services
 
NATA Safety 1st   WSI Pilotbrief   Colt International   Alliance Card   Courtesy transportation   Wireless Internet Access (WiFi)   National Business Aviation Association  
 
Ascent
100LL Jet A
FS $7.23 $5.34 
GUARANTEED
  
   8 read write
Clay Lacy Aviation
Paragon Aviation Group 		ASRI 130.35
818-989-2900
toll-free 1-800-423-2904
[web site]
[email]

Like us on facebook Follow us on twitter 		Clay Lacy Aviation has been providing superior quality service to the Van Nuys Airport for over 40 years. Our Line Service personnel have more than 50 years combined experience. We are open 24hours a day 365 days a year. Come see what a difference our experience makes.
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Avfuel
Jet A
FS $5.36 
GUARANTEED
  
   5 read write
Cutter Aviation ASRI 129.075
818-779-3089
[web site]
[email]

Like us on facebook Follow us on twitter 		Aviation fuel, Aircraft ground handling, Aircraft parking (ramp or tiedown), Hangars, Hangar leasing / sales, GPU / Power cart, ...
More info and photos of Cutter Aviation
 
NATA Safety 1st   Contract Fuel   Colt International   Jet Fleet International   UVair   Crew cars   Courtesy shuttle   Enterprise Rent-A-Car   National Car Rental   Wireless Internet Access (WiFi)   National Business Aviation Association  
 
independent
100LL Jet A
FS $6.69 $5.35 
GUARANTEED
  
   1 read write
FS=Full service
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Aviation Businesses, Services, and Facilities

 Business Name   Contact    Services / Description  Distance Comments
Mather Aviation 818-782-7473
[web site]
[email]		 Jet, Turbo Prop, and Piston maintenance! Full service maintenance from engine to exterior work. Conveniently located at Signature!

Our technicians are factory trained on nearly any type of GA aircraft!
More info and photos of Mather Aviation
on airport  
   2 read write
 Mach 1 Aviation, Inc.
 818-787-8500
toll-free 1-877-359-6224
[web site]
[email]		 Mach 1 Aviation is Los Angeles's premier Cirrus Training Center and flight school located inside the Signature Flight Support building at Van Nuys Airport. We offer the best value in Southern California for professional flight instruction and aircraft rental services in our state-of-the-art Cirrus.
 
Cirrus  
 
More info about Mach 1 Aviation, Inc.
on airport  
   1 read write
 Continental Aviation, Inc
 818-376-7362
818-376-7361
[web site]
[email]		 Flight training, Aircraft rental, Aerial tours / aerial sightseeing, Aircraft maintenance, Avionics sales and service, Aircraft cleaning / washing / detailing, Aviation accessories, ...

More info about Continental Aviation, Inc
on airport  
   write
 Komar Aviation Group
 818-373-1359
[web site]
[email]

Like us on facebook 		Aircraft charters, Aircraft sales / leasing / brokerage, Aircraft management

More info about Komar Aviation Group
on airport  
   write
Rotor F/X Llc 818-462-3333
[web site]
[email]		 Aircraft parking (ramp or tiedown), Flight training, Aircraft rental, Aerial tours / aerial sightseeing, Aerial photography, Aircraft maintenance, Aircraft modifications, ...

More info about Rotor F/X Llc
on airport  
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Getting Around: Taxi, Limo, Rental Cars, Mass Transit

 Business Name   Contact   Services / Description Comments
 Excelsior Limousine / Towncar
 toll-free 1-800-420-4252
[web site]
[email]		 Ground transportation
 
National Limousine Association  
 
More info about Excelsior Limousine / Towncar
 
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Where to Stay: Hotels, Motels, Resorts, B&Bs, Campgrounds

 In this space we feature lodging establishments that are convenient to the Van Nuys Airport. If your hotel/inn/B&B/resort is near the Van Nuys Airport, provides convenient transportation, or is otherwise attractive to pilots, flight crews, and airport users, consider listing it here.  
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AirNav users who flew into KVNY have stayed at...

Miles Price ($)
AIRTEL PLAZA HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTER 0.6 139-140
HILTON WOODLAND HILLS / LOS ANGELES 6.3 189-239
COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT LOS ANGELES - SHERMAN OAKS 4.0 159-169
MILLENNIUM BILTMORE HOTEL LOS ANGELES 17.4 229-279
HOMETOWN INNS NORTH HILLS 2.5 75-76
QUALITY INN BURBANK 8.7 80-100
SUPER 8 NORTH HOLLYWOOD CA 5.3 62-99
LE PARC SUITE HOTEL 10.8 259-339
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS VAN NUYS 1.3 129-130
RAMADA INN CHATSWORTH 6.9 66-125
VALLEY INN & CONFERENCE CENTER 3.9 92-99
HOWARD JOHNSON INN AND SUITES 2.6 76-118
 

Other hotels near Van Nuys Airport

Miles Price ($)
HYLAND MOTEL VAN NUYS 1.6 
MOTEL 6 VAN NUYS 1.7 69-70
HAMPTON SUITES LAX VAN NUYS 2.9 139-189
BEST WESTERN PLUS CARRIAGE INN 3.0 174-218
EXTENDED STAY AMERICA LOS ANGELES - NORTHRIDGE 3.9 112-113
EAST WEST SUITES 3.9 80-99
TARZANA INN 4.3 89-99
BEST WESTERN CANOGA PARK MOTOR 4.8 72-120
AMERICAS BEST VALUE INN 4.9 71-115

Distances are approximate, and may vary depending on the actual route traveled and the location of the travel start on the airport. 		    

Hotels in other cities near Van Nuys Airport

1 in Mission Hills
1 in Northridge
3 in Sherman Oaks
4 in Canoga Park
5 in Studio City
5 in North Hollywood
3 in Chatsworth
10 in Woodland Hills
2 in Sylmar
129 in Los Angeles
3 in Calabasas
2 in Universal City
14 in Burbank
15 in Beverly Hills
13 in West Hollywood
1 in West Los Angeles
30 in Hollywood
4 in Stevenson Ranch
27 in Santa Monica
7 in Culver City
10 in Glendale
5 in Santa Clarita
5 in Venice
10 in Marina del Rey
3 in Malibu Beach
3 in Agoura Hills
5 in Simi Valley
6 in Valencia
17 in Inglewood
 

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