Vandenberg Space Force Base (KVBG) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Vandenberg Space Force Base in Lompoc, CA, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Vandenberg Space Force Base (KVBG) is a regional airport serving Lompoc, CA at 369 ft. KVBG reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (12, 30) — longest 15,000 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KVBG in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message when a new METAR changes the picture — flight category, wind, or ceiling past your selected minimums.
Wind from the northwest (310°) at 10 kt, visibility 7 statute miles, overcast at 300 ft, temperature 15°C (60°F), altimeter 29.89 inHg. Conditions are Low IFR (LIFR), ceiling 300 ft.
METAR KVBG 290155Z AUTO 31010KT 7SM OVC003 15/14 A2989 RMK AO2 CIG 003V005 SLP124 T01540139 TSNO $
What changed at KVBG?
Since the 0115Z (6:15 PM PDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Flight category dropped from IFR to LIFR.
- Ceiling dropped from 600 ft to 300 ft.
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Current pilot readout for KVBG
KVBG is currently LIFR with winds from 310° at 10 knots, visibility 7 statute miles, and a 300 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 12, about 1 knots. Density altitude is approximately 550 ft (field elevation 369 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at KVBG. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30FAV | 15,000 ft | CON | 10 kt head | 1 kt left |
| 12 | 15,000 ft | CON | 10 kt tail | 1 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 24 h: wind 13→10 kt, ceiling 800 ft → 300 ft.
KVBG weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Vandenberg Space Force Base in Lompoc, CA: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around KVBG is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © OpenStreetMap © CARTO
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Recent aviation weather trends at KVBG
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KVBG reported a mix of conditions, most often low IFR across 44 observations, with 16 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 18 kt, the lowest ceiling was 100 ft. Wind most often came from the NW.
Most recent change: IFR → LIFR
Most recent change: MVFR → IFR
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- 98%
- 12
- 2%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2205Z (3:05 PM PDT)
TAF KVBG 282205Z 2822/3004 33012G18KT 9000 BR FEW005 BKN010 QNH2995INS BECMG 2902/2903 33009KT 4800 BR BKN007 QNH2994INS BECMG 2905/2906 31006KT 2000 BR OVC004 QNH2993INS BECMG 2909/2910 31006KT 1200 BR OVC002 QNH2991INS BECMG 2914/2915 32006KT 2800 BR OVC004 QNH2993INS BECMG 2916/2917 33006KT 4800 BR OVC006 QNH2994INS BECMG 2918/2919 33009KT 9999 NSW SCT009 QNH2995INS BECMG 3001/3002 30006KT 8000 BR BKN007 QNH2992INS TX21/2921Z TN11/2912Z LAST NO AMDS AFT 2900 NEXT 2914
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KVBG
- IATA
- VBG
- FAA LID
- VBG
- City
- Lompoc
- State
- California
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 369 ft
- Coordinates
- 34.7373, -120.5840
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 15,000 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 133.125 MHz
- CTAF
- 124.95 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Sunset in
- 1h 2m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
3 airports25–50 NM
8 airports+2 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Wingbusters RC Club - Vandenberg Air Force Base — Vandenberg AFB, CA · 1 mi
- Tri Valley RC Modelers 1 — Santa Maria, CA · 14 mi
- Santa Maria Public Airport — Santa Maria, CA · 14 mi
KVBG airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Vandenberg Space Force Base in Lompoc, CA shows the runway and taxiway layout across 2 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions — review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2608 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KVBG weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KVBG?+
KVBG has 2 runways — 12, 30; the longest is 15,000 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KVBG report its own weather?+
Yes — Vandenberg Space Force Base has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KVBG have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KVBG broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KVBG does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KVBG from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KVBG airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Vandenberg Space Force Base (KVBG) is shown on this page — it maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for Vandenberg Space Force Base (KVBG)
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