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 north-northwest (330°) at 13 kt, gusting 17 kt, visibility 8 statute miles, overcast at 900 ft, temperature 19°C (66°F), altimeter 29.95 inHg. Conditions are Instrument Flight Rules (IFR), ceiling 900 ft.
SPECI KVBG 130205Z AUTO 33013G17KT 8SM OVC009 19/16 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP144 FZRANO TSNO $
What changed at KVBG?
Since the 0155Z (6:55 PM PDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Flight category dropped from MVFR to IFR.
- Ceiling dropped from 1,000 ft to 900 ft.
- Gusts began, now gusting 17 kt.
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Current pilot readout for KVBG
KVBG is currently IFR with winds from 330° at 13 knots gusting 17, visibility 8 statute miles, and a 900 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 12, about 3 knots. Density altitude is approximately 900 ft (field elevation 369 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Runway wind check
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 | 13 kt head | 3 kt right (g4) |
| 12 | 15,000 ft | CON | 13 kt tail | 3 kt left (g4) |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 10→13 kt, ceiling 500 ft → 900 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 © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
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.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KVBG
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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PRB UA /OV AVE360010/TM 2350/FL310/TP E75L/TB MOD CHOP 310/RM ENTERED BY ZOA FDCS
PRB UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV AVE360010Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2350Reported at 23:50 UTC.FL310Altitude: 31,000 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.TB MOD CHOP 310Turbulence: moderate chop 310.RM ENTERED BY ZOA FDCSRemarks.Show raw report
SBP UA /OV SBP/TM 2141/FL004/TP E55P/RM +20 KT LLWS SHORT FINAL RWY 29
SBP UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SBPLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2141Reported at 21:41 UTC.FL004Altitude: 400 ft MSL.TP E55PAircraft type reporting.RM +20 KT LLWS SHORT FINAL R…Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
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 38 observations, with 9 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 17 kt, the lowest ceiling was 200 ft. Wind most often came from the N.
Most recent change: MVFR → IFR
Most recent change: VFR → MVFR
- 30
- 96%
- 12
- 4%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2200Z (3:00 PM PDT)
TAF KVBG 112200Z 1122/1304 32012G18KT 9999 BKN008 QNH2990INS BECMG 1123/1124 32012G18KT 4800 BR OVC005 QNH2992INS BECMG 1201/1202 34009KT 3200 BR OVC003 QNH2995INS BECMG 1203/1204 VRB06KT 1600 BR OVC002 QNH2997INS BECMG 1205/1206 VRB06KT 0800 FG VV001 QNH2999INS BECMG 1215/1216 34009KT 4800 BR OVC003 QNH2997INS BECMG 1217/1218 32009KT 9999 NSW BKN006 QNH2995INS BECMG 1219/1220 32012KT 9999 SCT008 QNH2993INS BECMG 1221/1222 32012G18KT 9999 BKN009 QNH2995INS BECMG 1301/1302 34009KT 8000 BR OVC007 QNH2997INS BECMG 1303/1304 VRB06KT 4800 BR OVC005 QNH2999INS TX21/1221Z TN14/1214Z LAST NO AMDS AFT 1200 NEXT 1414
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Nearby TFRs
Active FAA TFRs near KVBG
FAA TFR data shows an active temporary flight restriction near KVBG.
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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
- Next sunset
- 23h 50m
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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 2610 · 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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