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KVBGAIRPORT

VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE

LOMPOC, California

MVFR8 Active NOTAMsUpdated 2h ago368 ft MSL

1

Runway

25

Frequencies

0

Procedures

8

NOTAMs

Quick Facts

ICAO

KVBG

FAA

VBG

Elevation

368 ft MSL

Runways

1

Frequencies

25

Tower

Yes

Fuel

A++

Coordinates

34.737, -120.584

Airport Information

Facility Type

AIRPORT

Elevation

368 ft MSL

Control Tower

Yes

Fuel Types

A++

ARTCC

LOS ANGELES

Coordinates

34.7373, -120.5843

Ownership

Air Force

Hours of Operation

1600-0100Z++

Current Weather

SPECI KLPC 131836Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM BKN022 OVC035 18/12 A3014 RMK AO2

Flight Category

MVFR

Wind

VRB° at 5 kt

Visibility

10+ SM

Temperature

18°C

Dewpoint

12°C

Altimeter

1020.70 inHg

Cloud Cover

OVC

Nearest weather from KLPC (8 NM away)

Observed 2026-05-13 18:36Z

Nearby Weather Cameras

No camera at KVBG. Showing nearest cameras.

Weather camera at Orcutt facing West
Live

Orcutt

West · Camera 4 · 4 cameras total

9 NM away

Weather camera at Dangermond facing NorthWest
Live

Dangermond

NorthWest · Camera 4 · 4 cameras total

16 NM away

12 camera angles available

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Source: FAA faa-weather-camera

Runways

IDLengthWidthSurfaceLights
12/3015,000 ft200 ftCONCHIGH

Frequencies

APCH (2)CD (2)COMD POST (3)CTAF (1)D-ATIS (2)EMERG (2)GND (2)LCL (2)PMSV METRO (1)PTD (2)RANGE CTL (3)SAN LUIS OBISPO RCAG (2)VBG TACAN (1)
TypeFrequencyName
APCH/P DEP/P327.8SANTA BARBARA MUNI
APCH/P DEP/P124.15SANTA BARBARA MUNI
CD/P121.75VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE
CD/PXXX.XXXVANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE
COMD POSTXXX.XXXVANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE
COMD POSTXXX.XXXVANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE
COMD POSTXXX.XXXVANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE
CTAFXXX.XXXVANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE
D-ATISXXX.XXXVANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE
D-ATISXXX.XXXVANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE
EMERGXXX.XXXVANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE
EMERGXXX.XXXVANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE
GND/PXXX.XXXVANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE
GND/PXXX.XXXVANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE
LCL/PXXX.XXXVANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE
LCL/PXXX.XXXVANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE
PMSV METROXXX.XXXVANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE
PTDXXX.XXXVANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE
PTDXXX.XXXVANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE
RANGE CTLXXX.XXXVANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE
RANGE CTLXXX.XXXVANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE
RANGE CTLXXX.XXXVANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE
SAN LUIS OBISPO RCAGXXX.XXXSAN LUIS OBISPO
SAN LUIS OBISPO RCAGXXX.XXXSAN LUIS OBISPO
VBG TACANXXX.XXXVANDENBERG

Active NOTAMs

8 ActiveMIL: 8

M0409/26

2026-05-12 22:46 2026-05-15 22:46

M0410/26

2026-05-12 22:46 2026-06-30 00:01

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KVBG Operational Overview

Location & Facility

VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE (KVBG) is a military airport restricted to private use located in LOMPOC, California, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 368 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 34.7373°N, 120.5843°W.

Runways

VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE has 1 runway. The longest runway (12/30) measures 15,000 feet by 200 feet with a conc surface.

Communications & Operations

VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE is a towered airport. A total of 25 communication frequencies are published for this facility.

Services & Fuel

VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE offers A++ fuel. Pilots planning fuel stops should confirm availability with the FBO, as hours and pricing may vary.

Weather Cameras

3 FAA Weather Cameras are available near VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, providing real-time visual weather conditions updated every 10 minutes. AeroCopilot integrates these cameras with AI-powered weather analysis to help pilots assess visibility and ceiling conditions before departure.

Current Conditions

The current flight category at VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE is MVFR (Marginal VFR — reduced visibility or ceiling). Weather conditions are updated in real-time from official NOAA Aviation Weather Center observations. There are currently 8 active NOTAMs for this facility.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KVBG?

KVBG is the ICAO identifier for VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, a public-use airport located in LOMPOC, California, United States.

How many runways does VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE have?

VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE (KVBG) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of KVBG?

The field elevation of VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE is 368 feet above mean sea level (MSL).

Is fuel available at KVBG?

Yes, VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE offers A++ fuel.

What are the current weather conditions at KVBG?

The current flight category at VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE is MVFR. See the METAR section above for full decoded weather data including wind, visibility, temperature, and altimeter.

Are there active NOTAMs at KVBG?

There are currently 8 active NOTAMs for VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE. Sign up for AeroCopilot to read decoded NOTAM text and AI interpretations.

How do I access complete data for KVBG?

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Where is VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE located?

VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE (KVBG) is located in LOMPOC, California, United States, at an elevation of 368 ft MSL.

Does KVBG have weather cameras?

KVBG does not have a direct weather camera, but there are nearby cameras within range. Sign up for AeroCopilot to view all nearby airport cameras.

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Source: FAA faa-nasr· AIRAC 28-day cycle· Updated May 12, 03:27 PM UTC
Source: FAA noaa-awc-metar· Updated May 13, 06:36 PM UTCSource: FAA faa-nms-notam· Updated May 13, 06:36 PM UTC