Van Nuys Airport (KVNY) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Van Nuys Airport in Van Nuys, CA, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Van Nuys Airport (KVNY) is a regional airport serving Van Nuys, CA at 802 ft. KVNY reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, and broadcasts digital ATIS (D-ATIS), decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (16L, 16R, 34L, 34R), longest 8,001 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 KVNY in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message the moment the ATIS letter changes or the weather drops below your selected minimums.
Wind from the southeast (130°) at 4 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 23°C (74°F), altimeter 29.90 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KVNY 130451Z 13004KT 10SM CLR 23/19 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP116 T02330194 $
What changed at KVNY?
Since the 0351Z (8:51 PM PDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Pressure rising: altimeter 29.88 → 29.90 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for KVNY
KVNY is currently VFR with winds from 130° at 4 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 16L, about 3 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,000 ft (field elevation 802 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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D-ATIS
Digital Automatic Terminal Information Service, the live broadcast.
VNY ATIS INFO I 0451Z. 12004KT 10SM CLR 23/19 A2990 (TWO NINER NINER ZERO). VOR-B APCH IN USE, VISUAL APCH IN USE . LNDG AND DEPG RWY 16 L/R . TAXILANE ALPHA 1 CLSD . NOTICE TO AIRMEN LOC RWY 16R OTS, RWY 16R MALSR OTS . ...ADVS YOU HAVE INFO I.
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 KVNY. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16LFAV | 4,013 ft | ASP | 3 kt head | 3 kt left |
| 16R | 8,001 ft | ASP | 3 kt head | 3 kt left |
| 34L | 8,001 ft | ASP | 3 kt tail | 3 kt right |
| 34R | 4,013 ft | ASP | 3 kt tail | 3 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 7→4 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KVNY weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Van Nuys Airport in Van Nuys, 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 KVNY 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 KVNY
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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KLAX UA /OV LAX061006/TM 0102/FL017/TP B738/RM 4 MILE FINAL RY24R TOPS 017 BASES 011
KLAX UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV LAX061006Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0102Reported at 01:02 UTC.FL017Altitude: 1,700 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.RM 4 MILE FINAL RY24R TOPS 0…Remarks.Show raw report
TOA UA /OV TOA/TM 0027/FL015/TP SLG2/SK SCT/RM BASES 015 TOPS 016 W OF TOA
TOA UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV TOALocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0027Reported at 00:27 UTC.FL015Altitude: 1,500 ft MSL.TP SLG2Aircraft type reporting.SK SCTSky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM BASES 015 TOPS 016 W OF T…Remarks.Show raw report
KLAX UA /OV LAX/TM 0004/FL015/TP B752/SK BKN/RM TOPS 020 BASES 015
KLAX UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV LAXLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0004Reported at 00:04 UTC.FL015Altitude: 1,500 ft MSL.TP B752Aircraft type reporting.SK BKNSky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM TOPS 020 BASES 015Remarks.Show raw report
TOA UA /OV 1 NW/TM 2316/FL009/TP C172/SK SCT008/RM STRATUS W
TOA UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 1 NWLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2316Reported at 23:16 UTC.FL009Altitude: 900 ft MSL.TP C172Aircraft type reporting.SK SCT008Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM STRATUS WRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KVNY
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KVNY reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 17 kt. Wind most often came from the SE.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 16L/16R
- 86%
- 34L/34R
- 14%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2335Z (4:35 PM PDT)
TAF KVNY 122335Z 1300/1324 14008KT P6SM SKC FM130400 VRB03KT P6SM SKC FM131000 VRB03KT 5SM BR BKN008 FM131600 VRB03KT P6SM SKC FM132100 15008KT P6SM SKC
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KVNY
- IATA
- VNY
- FAA LID
- VNY
- City
- Van Nuys
- State
- California
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 802 ft
- Coordinates
- 34.2098, -118.4900
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 8,001 ft
- Weather reporting
- METAR · D-ATIS
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 118.45 MHz
- CTAF
- 119.3 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Next sunset
- 20h 52m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
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Historical Flying Weather at KVNY
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KVNY reported VFR conditions during about 86.5% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 318 VFR flying days a year. August had the most VFR weather; May had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 4.5 kt, calm 31.6% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 88.3 | 8.1 | 2.5 | 1.1 |
| Feb | 85.8 | 10.1 | 3.0 | 1.1 |
| Mar | 84.8 | 10.8 | 3.4 | 1.0 |
| Apr | 85.6 | 11.4 | 2.6 | 0.4 |
| May | 76.2 | 18.4 | 4.6 | 0.8 |
| Jun | 77.3 | 15.1 | 6.9 | 0.7 |
| Jul | 89.8 | 6.2 | 3.7 | 0.2 |
| Aug | 91.0 | 5.9 | 2.7 | 0.4 |
| Sep | 88.3 | 8.9 | 2.5 | 0.4 |
| Oct | 87.0 | 9.2 | 2.6 | 1.1 |
| Nov | 88.1 | 8.3 | 2.0 | 1.6 |
| Dec | 84.8 | 10.3 | 3.4 | 1.5 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 5.6 kt |
| Feb | 4.6 kt |
| Mar | 4.6 kt |
| Apr | 5.0 kt |
| May | 4.8 kt |
| Jun | 4.6 kt |
| Jul | 4.3 kt |
| Aug | 3.9 kt |
| Sep | 3.5 kt |
| Oct | 3.9 kt |
| Nov | 4.3 kt |
| Dec | 4.8 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KVNY airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Van Nuys Airport in Van Nuys, CA shows the runway and taxiway layout across 4 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 ↗
KVNY weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KVNY?+
KVNY has 4 runways: 16L, 16R, 34L, 34R; the longest is 8,001 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KVNY report its own weather?+
Yes. Van Nuys Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KVNY have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KVNY broadcast D-ATIS?+
Yes. KVNY publishes digital ATIS, and the live broadcast text with its current information letter is shown on this page. The ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) can message you the moment the letter changes.
Where can I find the KVNY airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Van Nuys Airport (KVNY) 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 Van Nuys Airport (KVNY)
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Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Van Nuys Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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