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KVNY Van Nuys Airport
Van Nuys, California, USA

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FAA INFORMATION EFFECTIVE 09 FEBRUARY 2012

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 ft. / 244.4 m (surveyed)
Variation: 15E (1980)
From city: 3 miles NW of VAN NUYS, CA
Time zone: UTC -8 (UTC -7 during Daylight Saving 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)

Airport Communications

CTAF: 119.3
UNICOM: 122.95
ATIS: 118.45(818-780-4993)
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 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: 34-13.134430N34-11.819462N
Longitude: 118-29.474202W118-29.349930W
Elevation: 802.2 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: 1431 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: 4011 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: 34-13.139258N34-12.480120N
Longitude: 118-29.399987W118-29.337715W
Elevation: 799.7 ft.771.7 ft.
Gradient: 0.7%0.7%
Traffic pattern: leftright
Runway heading: 161 magnetic, 176 true341 magnetic, 356 true
Displaced threshold: 1431 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: no, 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 814-442-6506

Airport Operational Statistics

Aircraft based on the field: 680
Single engine airplanes: 328
Multi engine airplanes: 83
Jet airplanes: 198
Helicopters: 59
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 01 December 2010

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 3 RESTRICTED TO ACFT WITH WINGSPAN LESS THAN 105 FT.
- TURBINE POWER ACFT REQUIRED TO STOP AND SHUTDOWN ENGINES ON TAXILANE ALPHA 3 AFTER CLEARING TWY ALPHA.
- TAXILANE ALPHA 1 HAS NON-STD OBJECT FREE AREA DIMENSIONS.
- 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.
- 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 9 February 2012 at 0901Z and 8 March 2012 at 0900Z.
 
STARs - Standard Terminal Arrivals
FERNANDO FIVE   2 pages: [1] [2] (416KB)
LYNXX EIGHT   download (306KB)
 
IAPs - Instrument Approach Procedures
ILS RWY 16R   download (504KB)
LDA-C   download (423KB)
VOR/DME OR GPS-B   download (519KB)
VOR-A   download (425KB)
NOTE: Special Alternate Minimums apply   download (18KB)
 
Departure Procedures
CANOGA NINE   2 pages: [1] [2] (580KB)
GLENDALE NINE **CHANGED**   download (415KB)
NEWHALL SIX   download (317KB)
NOTE: Special Take-Off Minimums/Departure Procedures apply   download (72KB)

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 11-Feb-2012
 Local
(UTC-8)		 Zulu
(UTC)
Morning civil twilight06:1814:18
Sunrise06:4414:44
Sunset17:3301:33
Evening civil twilight17:5901:59

Current date and time
Zulu (UTC)  12-Feb-2012 02:37:48
Local (UTC-8)  11-Feb-2012 18:37:48
 
METAR
KVNY 120151Z 10006KT 10SM BKN037 BKN060 13/07 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP130 T01330067
KWHP 
4nm NE 		120047Z 04010KT 10SM SCT045 BKN060 12/07 A2996
KBUR 
6nm E 		120153Z 13007KT 10SM SCT041 BKN070 BKN080 13/07 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP128 T01330072
KSMO 
12nm S 		120151Z 00000KT 10SM SCT055 14/10 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP135 T01390100 $
KCQT 
16nm SE 		120147Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN050 OVC075 14/09 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP138 T01390089 TSNO
KLAX 
17nm S 		120153Z 24010KT 10SM SCT020 BKN040 13/09 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP139 T01330094
KHHR 
19nm SE 		120153Z 23007KT 10SM CLR 14/09 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP142 T01440089
TAF
KVNY 111738Z 1118/1218 16006KT P6SM BKN035 BKN050 FM112000 14008KT P6SM BKN035 BKN060 FM120400 VRB03KT P6SM SCT100
KBUR 
6nm E 		111738Z 1118/1218 18006KT P6SM BKN035 BKN050 FM112000 17008KT P6SM BKN035 BKN060 FM120400 35005KT P6SM SCT100 BKN250
KLAX 
17nm S 		120216Z 1202/1306 25010KT P6SM SCT025 BKN040 FM120600 31007KT P6SM SKC FM121200 VRB03KT P6SM SKC FM121900 27010KT P6SM SCT250 FM130400 26006KT P6SM BKN250
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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, ...
 
NATA Safety 1st   U.S. Government Fuel   Paragon Aviation Group   WSI Pilotbrief   CAA Preferred FBO   Colt International   UVair   Bravo   Crew cars   Courtesy transportation   Wireless Internet Access   National Business Aviation Association  
 
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Air BP
100LL Jet A
FS $5.93 $5.58 
GUARANTEED
  
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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.
 
NATA Safety 1st   Paragon Aviation Group   WSI Pilotbrief   CAA Preferred FBO   Colt International   UVair   Bravo   Crew cars   Courtesy transportation   Wireless Internet Access   National Business Aviation Association  
 
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Air BP
Jet A
FS $5.98 
GUARANTEED
  
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Signature Flight Support ASRI 130.575
818-464-9500
[web site]
[email]		 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.

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independent
100LL Jet A
FS $6.90 $5.93 
GUARANTEED
  
   5 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.
 
NATA Safety 1st   WSI Pilotbrief   Colt International   Chevron Alliance   Courtesy transportation   Wireless Internet Access   National Business Aviation Association  
 
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Chevron
100LL Jet A
FS $6.55 $5.44 
GUARANTEED
  
   6 read write
Clay Lacy Aviation ASRI 130.35
818-989-2900
toll-free 1-800-423-2904
[web site]
[email]		 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.
 
UVair  
 
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independent
Jet A
FS $5.48 
 Updated 08-Feb-2012
  
   3 read write
 Pentastar Aviation
 ASRI 129.075
818-779-3089
[web site]
[email]		 Pentastar Aviation is bringing its over 45 years of experience and award winning service to the Van Nuys airfield. Pentastar Aviation of California is a 24/7 full-service FBO operation utilizing state-of-the-art, brand new ground equipment. NOTE: Please use taxiway Alpha 1 for ramp arrival.

More info about Pentastar Aviation
Avfuel
100LL Jet A
FS $6.19 $5.44 
 Updated 07-Feb-2012
  
   35 read write
FS=Full service
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Aviation Businesses, Services, and Facilities

 Business Name   Contact   Services / Description 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!

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   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  
 
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   2 read write
 Platinum Aircraft Maintenance
 818-923-8614
818-477-4465
[web site]
[email]		 From Cirrus to Beechcraft to Piper to Cessna....so long as it's piston driven, we work on it! We are known to be detail oriented as our number one job is to keep you safe. We enjoy working with owners to educate them about their aircraft so they become more in tune with their investments!

More info about Platinum Aircraft Maintenance
 
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Able Avionics 818-779-0265
[web site]
[email]		 Avionics sales and service, Aviation accessories
 
Garmin   S-TEC  
 
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 Continental Aviation, Inc
 818-376-7362
[web site]
[email]		 Flight training, Aircraft rental, Aerial tours / aerial sightseeing, Aircraft maintenance, Aircraft cleaning / washing / detailing, Aviation accessories, Pilot supplies

More info about Continental Aviation, Inc
 
   1 read write
 

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 0.5 152-179
HILTON WOODLAND HILLS / LOS ANGELES 6.3 108-199
COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT LOS ANGELES - SHERMAN OAKS 4.0 152-189
MILLENNIUM BILTMORE HOTEL LOS ANGELES 17.4 139-374
HOMETOWN INNS NORTH HILLS 2.5 40-41
QUALITY INN BURBANK 8.7 80-100
SUPER 8 NORTH HOLLYWOOD CA 5.3 68-99
LE PARC SUITE HOTEL 10.8 209-459
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS VAN NUYS 1.3 86-125
RAMADA INN CHATSWORTH 6.9 62-80
VALLEY INN & CONFERENCE CENTER 3.9 60-64
HOWARD JOHNSON INN AND SUITES 2.6 71-110
 

Other hotels near Van Nuys Airport

Miles Price ($)
MOTEL 6 VAN NUYS 1.7 67-69
HAMPTON SUITES LAX VAN NUYS 2.9 93-159
BEST WESTERN CARRIAGE INN 3.0 103-200
EXTENDED STAY AMERICA LOS ANGELES - NORTHRIDGE 3.9 90-115
EAST WEST SUITES 3.9 63-105
TARZANA INN 4.3 89-99
BEST WESTERN CANOGA PARK MOTOR 4.8 84-139
AMERICAS BEST VALUE INN 4.9 76-115
COMFORT INN - WOODLAND HILLS 5.4 95-105

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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