Van Nuys Airport (KVNY)
Medium airport · Van Nuys, California, United States
Airport data
| Name | Van Nuys Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KVNY |
| IATA | VNY |
| Elevation | 802 ft (244 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 34°12'35" W 118°29'24" 34.20980, -118.49000 |
| Location | Van Nuys, California, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16L/34R | 4,013 ft (1223 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 16R/34L | 8,001 ft (2439 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Van Nuys Airport at a glance
Van Nuys Airport is a medium airport in Van Nuys, California, United States, known to airline systems as VNY. The field elevation of 802 ft (244 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KVNY are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 16R/34L — offers 8,001 ft (2439 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16R points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KVNY shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Van Nuys Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport | KBUR | 12 km (6 NM) |
| Santa Monica Municipal Airport | KSMO | 22 km (12 NM) |
| Los Angeles International Airport | KLAX | 31 km (17 NM) |
| Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport | KHHR | 35 km (19 NM) |
| Long Beach International Airport | KLGB | 54 km (29 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Van Nuys Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 802 ft field elevation of Van Nuys Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Van Nuys Airport
What is the ICAO code of Van Nuys Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Van Nuys Airport is KVNY, and its IATA code is VNY. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Van Nuys Airport above sea level?
Van Nuys Airport sits at an elevation of 802 feet (244 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Van Nuys Airport located?
The airport lies at 34.2098, -118.4900 — in Van Nuys, California, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport, about 12 km away.
Does KVNY publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KVNY appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Van Nuys Airport?
Van Nuys Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 16R/34L, measures 8,001 ft (2439 m) with a ASP surface.