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Van Nuys Airport Information
 

Airport Features

Based Aircraft
 

Two Parallel Runways 

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  • Runway 16R/34L -  8,000-foot runway with full instrument landing system
  • Runway 16L/34R  - 4,000-foot training runway
 


 FAA Control Tower 

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  • Operates between 6 a.m. and 10:45 p.m. daily
     

  City Helicopter


Los Angeles Fire Department
 

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  • Provides crash, fire and rescue service in the event of an emergency.
 

City Helicopter Center 

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  • Consists of ramp, hangar space and maintenance facility for the Los Angeles Fire Department.
 

LA Unified School District
 


Los Angeles Unified School District Aircraft Mechanics Program

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  • Enables students to obtain certification in airframe and power plant mechanics.

  Condor Squadron

Condor Squadron 

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  • Involves vintage North American Texan AT-6 aircraft used in World War II training missions. The aircraft fly in formation weekly and participate in patriotic, charitable and memorial activities.
 

FlyAway Bus
 

FlyAway Bus Service 

  • Offers convenient, nonstop bus service to and from Los Angeles International Airport.

  Public Observation Area

Public Observation Area

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  • Features permanent displays, special children’s exhibits and a continuous live broadcast of air traffic controllers in the airport’s control tower. Open daily from 8 a.m. to sunset. Located off of Woodley Avenue at the end of Waterman Drive, adjacent to the east side of the airfield.
 

Airport Police
 

Airport Police Bureau

  • Provides dedicated 24-hour patrols and other services to ensure airfield security.