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A leader in general aviation, business and community service Van Nuys Airport (VNY) is one of the busiest general aviation airports in the world.

-Contributes $2.0 billion to the local economy
-Supports over 10,000 jobs

For more than three-quarters of a century, Van Nuys Airport (VNY) has contributed to the rich history and economic vitality of the San Fernando Valley. Established in 1928 as a place where daring young aviators let their dreams take flight, the airport continues the legacy of courage, craftsmanship and community set forth by aviation’s early pioneers. Today, as one of the world’s busiest general aviation airports and one of the largest employers in the San Fernando Valley, VNY serves a variety of private, corporate and government aviation needs. It is also home to fire, police, search and rescue and air ambulance flights that provide life-saving services to the region. VNY’s many community and educational outreach programs reflect our commitment to balancing the needs of aviation interests with those of local residents and businesses. Our goals are to build stronger relationships with our neighbors, facilitate aviation-related career and training opportunities, and open the doors of the airport to people of all ages. We invite you to explore the many programs we have to offer and to discover the airport is more than a place where aircraft take off and land. It is a valued resource to the community.

-Occupies 730 acres (295 hectares) within the City of Los Angeles.
-Reference point coordinates are 34 12' north latitude by 118 29' west longitude
-The airport has two north-south parallel runways:
-16R/34L is 8,000 X 150 ft;
-16L/34R is 4,000 X 75 ft.
-Elevation is 799 feet
-ILS, VOR, VOR/DME, LDA, GPS RNAV Approaches

As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and, upon request, will provide reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to its programs, services and activities.

Van Nuys Airport was proud to partner with LA County Fire and public safety agencies for a press conference addressing c...
10/15/2026

Van Nuys Airport was proud to partner with LA County Fire and public safety agencies for a press conference addressing current Red Flag conditions and regional readiness efforts.

The event brought together Los Angeles County Fire Chief Anthony C. Marrone, Los Angeles County Third District Supervisor Lindsey Horvath, Public Works Director Mark Pestrella, Los Angeles County Office of Emergency Management Kevin McGowan, and Chief Brandon Dean of the LA County Sherriff’s Department, along with other public safety partners to share updates, discuss ongoing coordination efforts, and highlight the importance of collaboration during periods of elevated fire risk.

As a critical hub for both City and County Fire response, Van Nuys Airport is proud to support the agencies, emergency responders, and community leaders working together to enhance regional coordination and help keep our communities safe.

📸 Photo credit: Marvin Machon, Public Works

Congratulations to Christian Moreno on his promotion to Assistant Airport Manager of Van Nuys Airport. This well-deserve...
10/15/2026

Congratulations to Christian Moreno on his promotion to Assistant Airport Manager of Van Nuys Airport. This well-deserved achievement reflects his dedication, leadership, and commitment to advancing the airport’s operations, safety, and success. We look forward to seeing the continued impact of his leadership as VNY reaches new heights.

10/14/2026

Let’s do this again!

Thank you LAFDAirOps, Helinet, Los Angeles County Fire Dept., and StandardAero for letting us stop by to see the important work you’re doing for our communities.

A warm thank you to the incredible women of the San Fernando Valley 99’s for visiting Van Nuys Airport! It was a pleasur...
10/13/2026

A warm thank you to the incredible women of the San Fernando Valley 99’s for visiting Van Nuys Airport! It was a pleasure hosting this inspiring group of aviators and sharing a behind-the-scenes look at airport operations, including how VNY supports aviation, public safety, and the local community.

The Ninety-Nines is the world‘s largest international organization of women pilots, founded in 1929 by 99 licensed women pilots, including aviation pioneer Amelia Earhart, who served as the organization’s first president. The group’s mission continues today through aviation education, scholarships, mentorships, and support for women in flight. This San Fernando Valley chapter, based at Van Nuys Airport, carries on that legacy by empowering current and future generations of women aviators.

Thank you for your passion leadership and dedication to aviation. We look forward to seeing the SFV 99s back at VNY soon!

We recently welcomed representatives from the Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians for a tour of the airfield, in...
10/01/2026

We recently welcomed representatives from the Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians for a tour of the airfield, including stops at our Fire Station, NVOC, and StandardAero. We were especially honored to host Tribal Council President Rudy Ortega Jr. as we shared how VNY supports aviation operations, safety, and regional economic growth.
 
Visits like these help strengthen our partnership and open the door to future workforce development opportunities that can connect community members with exciting careers in aviation.
 
We look forward to growing this relationship and working together to create new opportunities for generations to come.

09/30/2026

Congratulations to the Friendly Flyer Award Recipients of 2025! VNY applauds your commitment to being a good neighbor to our surrounding communities. Two tenants also received VNY’s inaugural Green Tenant Program Award for their commitment to sustainable practices. Well done 👏

Incumbent Winners:
• Clay Lacy Aviation
• Chrysler Aviation, Inc.
• Paragon Airways
• Planet 9 Private Jet Charter
• Vista America
• Regency Air, LLC
• Solairus Aviation
• Sun Air Jets | A FlyHouse Company
• Talon Air Jets
• Tutor Perini Corporation
• Wheels Up
• Wonderful Aviation
• Worldwide Jet
• XCEL JET
• flyExclusive | Private Jet Fleet Owner
• FlyHouse
• MGM Resorts
• NetJets
• OKVS, LLC
• Dreamline Aviation, LLC
• Prime Jet

New Winners:
• Flyakite, Inc.
• JW Mountain, LLC
• Let's Jett
• Premier Air Charter
• RG Aviation
• Sofar Air
• Thrive Aviation

Green Tenant Program Award Recipients:
• Clay Lacy Aviation
• StandardAero

As the smaller airport within Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), it was a bit of a “small fish, big pond” day as Van Nuy...
09/24/2026

As the smaller airport within Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), it was a bit of a “small fish, big pond” day as Van Nuys Airport joined Councilmember Imelda Padilla for a behind-the-scenes look at the exciting construction underway at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
 
With major capital improvement projects on the horizon for VNY, it was valuable to see firsthand how transformative projects are coming together at Terminal 5 and the Tom Bradley International Terminal. 

One of the most fascinating stops was a modular construction site, where entire sections of a future Terminal 5 facility are being built offsite before being transported and assembled in phases. 

As VNY prepares for its own next chapter of growth and modernization, it was inspiring to learn from our “big sister” airport and see the future of aviation infrastructure taking shape right before our eyes.

As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, Van Nuys Airport proudly recognizes the remarkable contributions and accomplish...
09/15/2026

As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, Van Nuys Airport proudly recognizes the remarkable contributions and accomplishments of our Chief of Operations, Chistian Moreno whose leadership and dedication have helped shape the aviation community. A true beacon of excellence, his journey in aviation began as a young boy traveling with his family between Colombia, Chile, and Spain where a lifelong fascination with flight first took root. Driven by that passion, he earned his pilot’s license before becoming a flight dispatcher, eventually discovering a calling in airport operations and management. His career progressed through the ranks at Los Angeles International Airport, where he gained invaluable experience before joining Van Nuys Airport a decade ago as Chief of Operations, and currently serves on the ACA Board of Directors representing Southern California Airports. This Hispanic Heritage Month, we are proud to celebrate not only his achievements, but also the enduring impact of Latino leaders whose passion, perseverance, and commitment continue to inspire the next generation right here at Van Nuys Airport.

09/04/2026

Thank you to the pilots and crew for letting our team tour the returning Super Scoopers contracted with Los Angeles County Fire Dept. for SoCal’s fire season.

The Canadair Super Scooper aircraft are fully amphibious and can land directly on water. The hull of the plane is shaped like one of a boat, so it can float and taxi on lakes, rivers, and even the ocean. While they have standard wheels for landing on normal airport runways, such as ours, the retractable landing gear also folds up when landing on water.

These amphibious aircraft are visible from the Van Nuys Observation Area if you’d like to get first hand look at how massive these planes are!

Bienvenue à Van Nuys Airport!Vice President of the Board of Airport Commissioners Vanessa Aramayo was honored to join Lo...
09/03/2026

Bienvenue à Van Nuys Airport!

Vice President of the Board of Airport Commissioners Vanessa Aramayo was honored to join Los Angeles County Fire Dept. and Supervisor Kathryn Barger in celebrating the arrival of these two Super Scoopers, their pilots, and the crew from Québec. Special thanks to Anne-Catherine Briand-Fortin, Acting Delegate of Québec in Los Angeles, for joining us today. Van Nuys Airport is proud to host these two CL-415 firefighting aircraft on loan from the government ahead of wildfire season and to continue our longstanding commitment to the safety of our community.

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16461 Sherman Way, Ste 300
Van Nuys, CA
91406

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