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Vandenberg Space Force Base

Regional Airport · Lompoc, CA, United States

Conditions are good for visual flight at Vandenberg Space Force Base. It's 68°F with 65% humidity. Winds from 320° at 15 kt.

ICAOKVBGIATAVBGLOCALVBG
Zulu · UTC--:--:--Aviation standard time
Local · UTC-8--:--:--Approx. (from longitude)
Elevation369ft112 m
Longest runway15,000ft4,572 m
Runways11 lighted
Coordinates34.74, -120.5834°44'14.3"N 120°35'02.4"W
ClassRegionalNo scheduled service

Current weather

55 min ago
68°F20°C · Dew 56°FVFR — Visual Flight Rules
NESW320° @ 15 kt
  • Visibility10+ sm
  • CeilingUnlimited
  • Humidity65%
  • Altimeter29.92 inHg
  • Pressure1013.3 hPa
  • GustsNone
Few 1,200′

Conditions are good for visual flight at Vandenberg Space Force Base. It's 68°F with 65% humidity. Winds from 320° at 15 kt.

METAR observation

Live
RAWMETAR KVBG 281855Z 32015KT 10SM FEW012 20/13 A2992 RMK AO2A SLP134 T02000132
Decoded — plain language
Wind320° @ 15 kt
Visibility10+ sm
Temperature68°F / 20°C
Dew point56°F · 65% RH
Altimeter29.92 inHg
CeilingUnlimited
Flight categoryVFR — Visual Flight Rules
SkyFew 1,200′

Observed 28 Sep 2026 18:55Z·Vandenberg AFB, CA, US·55 min ago

Forecast

TAF
Valid Mon 17:00Z – Tue 20:00Z
  1. InitialMon 17:00Zuntil Mon 22:00Z
    VFRWind340° @ 12 ktVis6+ smSkyFew 1,200′
    Now
  2. BecomingMon 22:00Zuntil Tue 02:00Z
    VFRWind310° @ 15 G24 ktVis6+ smSkyFew 1,400′
  3. BecomingTue 02:00Zuntil Tue 08:00Z
    VFRWind320° @ 12 ktVis6+ smSkyScattered 1,500′
  4. BecomingTue 08:00Zuntil Tue 15:00Z
    VFRWindVariable @ 6 ktVis6+ smSkyScattered 1,000′
  5. BecomingTue 15:00Zuntil Tue 18:00Z
    VFRWind350° @ 6 ktVis6+ smSkyFew 1,200′
  6. BecomingTue 18:00Zuntil Tue 20:00Z
    VFRWind330° @ 12 G18 ktVis6+ smSkyFew 1,500′
RAWTAF AMD KVBG 281708Z 2817/2920 34012KT 9999 FEW012 QNH2992INS BECMG 2822/2823 31015G24KT 9999 FEW014 510006 QNH2990INS BECMG 2902/2903 32012KT 9999 SCT015 QNH2987INS WND 35006KT AFT 04 BECMG 2908/2909 VRB06KT 9999 SCT010 QNH2985INS BECMG 2915/2916 35006KT 9999 FEW012 QNH2985INS BECMG 2918/2919 33012G18KT 9999 FEW015 QNH2986INS TX21/2821Z TN11/2912Z

Issued 28 Sep 2026 17:08Z·NOAA / NWS Aviation Weather Center

Runway winds

12/30
NESW
30
Headwind15 kt
Crosswind1 kt from R
★ Best
12
Tailwind15 kt
Crosswind1 kt from L
Wind components are computed from the reported surface wind and true runway headings. Actual runway selection is made by the airport and ATC — always consult official information.

Runways

1 total
12/30◐ lit
15,000 ft4,572 × 200 ft · Concrete

Radio frequencies

9 listed
ATIS133.125
Tower124.95
CTAF124.95
Approach124.15SANTA BARB APP/DEP
ACP31.10COMD POST
PMSV34.24PMSV METRO
MISC121.40RANGE CON
GCCD121.75GND/CLNC DEL
PTD126.20
Frequencies (MHz) come from the OurAirports community dataset and can lag official changes. Confirm against the current chart supplement or AIP before flight.

Nearby navaids

Within 40 NM
VBG
VandenbergTACAN
112.25 MHz0.3 NM170° S
GLJ
GuadalupeVOR
111.00 MHz13.3 NM013° N
GVO
GaviotaVORTAC
113.80 MHz27.3 NM117° SE
MQO
Morro BayVORTAC
112.40 MHz32.1 NM344° N

Distance and true bearing from the airport reference point