KVBG · Vandenberg Space Force Base
ICAO · US
Live conditions
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Density altitude (now)
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Runways
2 runway ends on file. Longest: 15,000 ft. Max gradient: 0.87%
| Designator | Heading | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Gradient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 136.5° | 15,000 ft | 200 ft | Concrete | Yes | 0.87% |
| 30 | 316.5° | 15,000 ft | 200 ft | Concrete | Yes | 0.87% |
Lengths + headings: in-app airport database. Surface, width, lighting: OurAirports. Gradient: derived from FAA NASR runway-end elevations (NASR's RWY_GRAD field is empty in 99.99% of rows).
Communications · 9 frequencies
- ATIS ATIS 133.125
- TWR TWR 124.950
- CTAF CTAF 124.950
- A/D SANTA BARB APP/DEP 124.150
- ACP COMD POST 131.100
- GCCD GND/CLNC DEL 121.750
- MISC RANGE CON 121.400
- PMSV PMSV METRO 134.240
- PTD PTD 126.200
Live ATC audio (streaming + archived): Open KVBG on LiveATC ↗
Navaids
- TACAN VBG
Vandenberg
112.25 MHz · DME 112.25 · BOTH · MEDIUM
Chart Supplement remarks, plain English · cycle 22JAN2026 · 1 matched · 63 not yet translated
Translations anchored to the FAA text; the raw FAA text is authoritative.
TL;DR
- ·Pilot-controlled lighting: click mic 7 times on the CTAF to activate ALS Rwy 30; PAPI Rwy 30; HIRL Rwy 12–30. Lights stay on 15 minutes — click again to refresh.
Watch for
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Pilot-controlled lighting: click mic 7 times on the CTAF to activate ALS Rwy 30; PAPI Rwy 30; HIRL Rwy 12–30. Lights stay on 15 minutes — click again to refresh.
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All translated remarks (1)
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Pilot-controlled lighting: click mic 7 times on the CTAF to activate ALS Rwy 30; PAPI Rwy 30; HIRL Rwy 12–30. Lights stay on 15 minutes — click again to refresh.
Raw FAA text · service · operational
ACTVT ALS Rwy 30; PAPI Rwy 30; HIRL Rwy 12–30—CTAF
Not yet translated · raw FAA text (63 sentences)
- ·CALIFORNIA 309 VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE (VBG)(KVBG) AF 7 NW UTC–8(–7DT) N34º44.24´ W120º35.06´ 368 B TPA—See Remarks NOTAM FILE HHR Not insp.
- ·RWY 12–30: H15000X200 (CONC) PCN 53 R/B/W/T HIRL RWY 12: ALSF2.
- ·PAPI(P4L)—GA 3.0º TCH 72´.
- ·PAPI(P4L)—GA 3.0º TCH 72´.
- ·Rwy 12 ILS and PAPI gs not coincidental.
- ·MILITARY— JASU 4(A/M32A–86) 2(AM32–95) FUEL A++: svc by truck only; exp svc delays.
- ·FLUID SP PRESAIR LPOX LOX LHNIT OIL O–148–156 TRAN ALERT Ltd fleet svc avbl, ctc AM OPS.
- ·Potable water svc unavbl.
- ·Ltd tow cpblty; ctc airfield mgmt for specifics.
- ·: Opr 1600–0100Z‡, CLOSED Sat, Sun and holidays.
- ·See FLIP AP/1 Supplementary Arpt Info.
- ·RSTD Activation of AN/APS 145 radar or similar radar systems is prohibited while in R2516, R2517, R2534A and R2534B.
- ·Ctc twr on gnd prior to engine start, engine start or afld opr not auth til ctc with twr is made.
- ·No intersection departure between official SS–SR.
- ·Alpha row eng run–up area unavbl.
- ·PPR at least 24 hr in advn, but no earlier than 5 bus days in advn.
- ·Send email to 30OSS_OSAA–[email protected] for PPR req form.
- ·AM ops DSN 276–6941 or C805–606–6941/6942 fax extn 6664.
- ·Acft ops outside of publ afld oprg hrs must be apv at least 48 hrs in advn, but no earlier than 5 bus days in advn.
- ·Send email to [email protected] for PPR req form.
- ·AM ops DSN 276–9641 or C805–606–6941/6942 fax extn 6664.
- ·Acft ops outside of publ afld oprg hrs must be apv at least 48 hrs in adv thru afld mgmt.
- ·Grd support svc unavbl for arr/dep ops outside of publ or sked afld oprg hrs.
- ·CAUTION Uncontrolled civilian arpt tfc 7 NM SE.
- ·When arpt is VMC acft will not exceed 1900´ until crossing dep end of rwy to avoid overhead tfc pat.
- ·Prk ramp is not marked for C–17 acft.
- ·Altn Haz Cargo pad does not have tie downs.
- ·Heavy and large acft are req to use minimum taxi power and shut down or idle outboard engines to avoid blowing foreign object onto pavement.
- ·Rwy 12 apch lgt sys is nstd ALF2 confign.
- ·Rwy 30 apch lgt sys is nstd ALF2 confign.
+ 33 more sentences · see Chart Supplement page below for the full text
Field profile
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Scheduled service
No
Designees in CA
DPEs nearby
Distance is city-centroid to airport, a first cut, not the exam location.
| Designee | City | ST | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Buckley Johnson | Goleta | CA | 40 nm |
| Eric Alan Cook | Paso Robles | CA | 54 nm |
| Mark Thomas Donnelly | Paso Robles | CA | 54 nm |
| Dennis Gregory Magdaleno | Ventura | CA | 76 nm |
| Michael Trudell | Camarillo | CA | 83 nm |
| Donna Marie Webster | Bakersfield | CA | 85 nm |
| Todd Hunter Schultz | Bakersfield | CA | 85 nm |
| Daniel Robert Gudgel | Lemoore | CA | 101 nm |
| Jonathan Orourke | Van Nuys | CA | 111 nm |
| Mark Boss | Van Nuys | CA | 111 nm |
Showing 10 closest of ~1,400 DPEs nationwide. Source: FAA Designee Locator.
CFIs nearby
City-centroid distance; ratings as on the FAA certificate.
| Instructor | City | ST | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Dudley Milburn | Lompoc | CA | 7 nm |
| Rene Luis Minjares | Lompoc | CA | 7 nm |
| Dale Henry Norton | Lompoc | CA | 7 nm |
| Carlo Homer De La Fuente Sr | Lompoc | CA | 7 nm |
| Gregory Bruce Howar | Lompoc | CA | 7 nm |
| Ryan Michael Nygaard | Lompoc | CA | 7 nm |
| Christopher William Depuy | Lompoc | CA | 7 nm |
| Philip Randolph Dunn | Mission Hills | CA | 8 nm |
| Terrence Jacob Robbins | Orcutt | CA | 11 nm |
| Kim Bryan Huntington | Santa Maria | CA | 14 nm |
Showing 10 closest of ~70,900 active CFIs nationwide. Source: FAA Airmen Certification Database.
A&P mechanics nearby
City-centroid distance. A = airframe, P = powerplant, IA = inspection authorization.
| Mechanic | City | ST | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Charles Daggs Jr | Vandenberg Afb | CA | 4 nm |
| Adam Mackenzie Clarke | Lompoc | CA | 7 nm |
| Robert Michael Rich | Lompoc | CA | 7 nm |
| Jason Robert Smithers | Lompoc | CA | 7 nm |
| Tyrus Lee Campbell | Lompoc | CA | 7 nm |
| Michael W Loyd Mccann | Lompoc | CA | 7 nm |
| John Megargee Vrooman | Lompoc | CA | 7 nm |
| Larry Melvin Curtis | Lompoc | CA | 7 nm |
| Earl Douglas Jones | Lompoc | CA | 7 nm |
| Denis John Kellermann | Lompoc | CA | 7 nm |
Showing 10 closest of ~248,300 certificated mechanics nationwide. Source: FAA Airmen Certification Database.
Repair stations nearby
By airport location.
| Shop | Distance |
|---|---|
| ACI Jet AOG San Luis Obispo, CA | 30 nm |
| San Luis Avionics, Inc. San Luis Obispo, CA | 30 nm |
| Golden State Propeller, Inc San Luis Obispo, CA | 32 nm |
| Coastal Aircraft Maintenance, Inc. Santa Barbara, CA | 42 nm |
| Megahertz Avionics, Inc. Bakersfield, CA | 86 nm |
| A Plus Avionics Corp / AvionTEq Van Nuys, CA | 108 nm |
| ACI Jet AOG Van Nuys, CA | 108 nm |
| Van Nuys Clean Aircraft Van Nuys, CA | 108 nm |
| Fourth Front Aviation, Inc. Santa Monica, CA | 114 nm |
| Santa Monica Propeller Service, Inc Santa Monica, CA | 114 nm |
Showing 10 closest of ~400 geocoded shops in the repair-station directory. Source: AOPA business listings.
References
- FAA Chart Supplement (CSUP) A/FD entry — official FAA ↗
- SkyVector — sectional + IFR charts Charts, runways, fuel, NOTAMs ↗
- AirNav — frequencies, FBOs, fuel Pilot-facing summary ↗
- NTSB CAROL — accident search Filter by airport name ↗
- FAA Notice to Air Missions NOTAMs (live) ↗
- aviationweather.gov — METAR / TAF Live observation ↗