KVBG -- Vandenberg Space Force Base
Lompoc, CA, US
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Airport Communications
| VANDENBERG TOWER: | 124.95 (326.2) |
|---|---|
| VANDENBERG GROUND: | 121.75 (275.8) |
| SANTA BARBARA APPROACH: | 124.15 (327.8) |
| CLEARANCE DELIVERY: | 121.75 (275.8) |
| EMERG: | 121.5 (243.0) |
| CTAF: | 124.95 |
| COMD POST: | 126.2 (311.0, 321.0) |
| D-ATIS: | 133.125 (257.975) |
| PMSV METRO: | (342.4) |
| PTD: | 126.2 (372.2) |
| RANGE CTL: | 121.4 (256.0, 266.0) |
| ASOS at TQS (6.3 S): | 111.1 |
| ASOS at VGN (6.8 N): | 111.1 |
| AWOS-3PT at LPC (7.4 SE): | 133.875, 805-735-3075 |
| ASOS at SMX (11.5 NE): | 121.15, 209-210-1160 |
| AWOS-3 at HLZ (16.8 S): | 121.975 |
- Approach/Departure control service provided by LOS angeles ARTCC (ZLA) on frequencies 119.05/269.5 (SAN luis obispo RCAG) when santa barbara approach control (SBA) closed.
- Tower (E) 124.95 326.2 remarks: service not provided to lompoc.
- C805-605-2847.
- Operated by serco.
Runways
Runway 12/30
| Dimensions | 15000 x 200 feet / 4572 x 61 meters | |
|---|---|---|
| Surface | Concrete / in Good Condition | |
| Edge Lighting | High Intensity | |
| Runway 12 | Runway 30 | |
| Coordinates | N34°45.14' / W120°36.09' | N34°43.34' / W120°34.03' |
| Elevation | 238 | 368 |
| Traffic Pattern | Left | Left |
| Runway Heading | 137° True | 317° True |
| Markings | Precision Instrument in good condition | Precision Instrument in good condition |
| Glide Slope Indicator | P4L (3° Glide Path Angle) | P4L (3° Glide Path Angle) |
| Approach Lights | ALSF-II | ALSF-II |
Facility Information
Location
| Coordinates | N34°44.24' / W120°35.06' |
|---|---|
| Location | Located 7 miles NW of Lompoc, CA. |
| Elevation | 368 feet MSL |
| Magnetic Variation | 12° E |
Operations
| Airport Use | Private use |
|---|---|
| Status | Operational |
| Control Tower | Yes |
| Seg-Circle | No |
| Beacon | White-Green — (Lighted Land Airport) |
| Wind Indicator | Yes |
| Lighting Schedule | SEE RMK |
| A.R.T.C.C. | LOS ANGELES |
|---|---|
| F.S.S. | HAWTHORNE |
| NOTAMs Facility | HHR (NOTAM-D available) |
| Sectional Chart | LOS ANGELES |
| Airspace Analysis | NOT ANALYZED — Authorized for military use only. SAC/Space and missile test center, afsc. |
| Attendance | ALL/ALL/1600-0100Z++ |
| Airspace | CLASS D SVC 1600-0100Z++; CLSD SAT-SUN, HOL AND OT BY NOTAM; OTHER TIMES CLASS G |
Ownership
| Ownership | Air Force |
|---|---|
| Owner |
USAF
VANDENBERG AFB
LOMPOC, CA 93437
|
| Manager |
BASE OPERATIONS
VANDENGERG AFB
LOMPOC, CA 93437
805-606-6941
|
Services Available
| Fuel | A++ |
|---|---|
| Airframe Repair | MAJOR |
| Engine Repair | MAJOR |
Remarks
- Beacon OTS.
- RWY-LGTS: runway 12 - SF.
- RWY-LGTS: runway 30 - SF.
- Jasu - 4(A/M32A-86) 2(AM32-95).
- Fluid - SP presair lpox LOX lhnit.
- Oil - O-148-156.
- Restricted - activation of AN/APS 145 radar or similar radar systems is proh while in R2516, R2517, R2534A and R2534B. Contact tower on ground prior to ENG start, ENG start or afld operate not authorization until contact with tower is made. No INT departure between offl sunset to sunrise.
- Caution - unctl civil airport traffic 7 NM southeast. When airport is VMC aircraft will not exceed 1900' until cros departure end of runway to avoid overhead traffic pattern. HVY and large aircraft are require to use minimum taxi power and shut down or idle outboard ENG to avoid blowing foreign object onto pavement.
- Caution - PRK ramp is not MRK for C-17 aircraft.
- Remarks - for bash information, see flip AP/1 supplementary airport remark.
- Tran alert: LTD fleet service available, contact AM operations.
- Miscellaneous: all aircraft require full stop at VBG or supporting VBG VIP movement, contact PTD (OT comd post) 30 minimum prior to landing. Altn afld RQR. AM operations DSN 276-6941/42, C805-606-6941/42 fax extn 6664. Runway 12-30 grooved.
- Miscellaneous: early/Late aircraft arrival/Departure before/After publ or scheduled afld operating hours shall EXP holding with approach control or ARTCC until afld is open or RON if departure. Aircraft shall contact comd post at DSN 276-9961 prior to departure with updated arrival time. Ensure pilots CK notams prior to departure as NOTAM will reflect afld hours based on approved after hours require. Contact comd post 30 minimum OUT or earlier.
- Tran alert: potable water service unavailable.
- LTD TOW cpblty; Contact airfield mgmt for specifics.
- Caution: mkgs on prkg apron faded and NON-RETROREFLECTIVE.
- Restricted: alpha ROW ENG RUN-UP area unavailable.
- Cstms/AG/IMG: customs unavailable.
- Caution: altn HAZ cargo pad does not have TIE downs.
- Miscellaneous: any change to arrival/Departure time must be coord through comd post, RE-APVL is RQR if new ETA/ETD is outside of afld hours of operate.
- Caution: obstacle light on water tower located 1.3 SM southwest of runway 30 threshold O/S.
- Caution: aircraft TIE-DOWNS unavailable.
- Miscellaneous: comsec mtrl must be stored at SLD 30 comd post DSN 276-9961, C805-606-9961.
- Caution - use extreme CTN for extensive UAS operations in vcnty.
- Restricted: prior permission required at least 24 hour in advn, BUT no earlier than 5 BUS days in advn. Send email to 30OSS.Osaa@US.AF.Military for prior permission required require form. AM operations DSN 276-6941 or C805-606-6941/6942 fax extn 6664. Aircraft operations outside of publ afld oprg hours must be APV at least 48 hours in ADV through afld mgmt. GRD support service unavailable for arrival/Departure operations outside of publ or scheduled afld oprg hours.
- Miscellaneous: aerodrome wind drctn indcr OTS.
- Caution: inadqt wind indicators (windcones) for runway 12/30.
- When the control tower is closed activate approach lighting system runway 30; PAPI runway 30; HIRL runway 12/30 - CTAF.
- FSS-hawthorne HHR-NOTAM kvbg
- Traffic pattern: overhead 2400, rectangular 1400 ft, light aircraft/Copter 900 ft.
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