Van Nuys Airport (KVNY)
Van Nuys, United States · North America
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
KVNY
IATA
VNY
City
Van Nuys
Country
United States
Region
North America
Elevation
802 ft
Runways
2 runways
Coordinates
34.2098, -118.4900
Overview
Busiest general aviation airport in the world. Premier flight training location in the San Fernando Valley.
Current Weather at KVNY
Pilots flying into or out of Van Nuys Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.
WDecode METAR for KVNY
Paste the KVNY METAR into our free decoder and get a plain-English breakdown instantly.
Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Van Nuys Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for KVNY. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
- TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
- NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for KVNY. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Van Nuys. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Van Nuys Airport.
Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.
Pilot Resources at Van Nuys Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like KVNY include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
Flight Schools Nearby
Browse flight schools near Van Nuys and compare training programs.
Private Pilot Guide
Everything you need to earn your PPL, from requirements to checkride prep.
METAR Decoder
Decode any METAR report into plain English. Free tool for student and experienced pilots.
Sectional Chart Guide
Learn to read VFR sectional charts for navigation around Van Nuys.
Training Availability
Flight Training Available
Van Nuys Airport has flight schools and training programs operating on the field or nearby. Browse flight schools
Ace your next checkride
Practice thousands of real exam questions for FAA and EASA certificates -- PPL, Instrument, Commercial, and ATP. Start for a free 3-day trial, then just $7.49/mo with code PILOT50.
Start Free 3-Day TrialOr test your aviation knowledge with free practice questions