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Vandenberg Space Force Base (KVBG/VBG) — Lompoc, United States

At a glance

Operating hours
23:00–08:00 UTC
Fuel
A++
Tower
124.95
Runways
12/30
Elevation
369 ft

Times in UTC. Reference only: verify with the AIP and NOTAMs.

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Basic Info 7/7
Runways 4/4
Frequencies 4/4
Operations 2/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 0/2
Additional Info 3/10
Observed Activity · Oct 27
2 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 1 on the ground · busiest hour 21:00Z
2026-10-142026-10-27
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: KVBG
  • Name: Vandenberg Space Force Base
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: Military
  • Latitude: 34.737301
  • Longitude: -120.584
  • Elevation: 369 ft
  • Country: United States
  • Municipality: Lompoc
  • IATA Code: VBG
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
  • Distance from City: N/A km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: No

Runways

Runway 12/30

  • Designation: 12/30
  • Dimensions: 4572x61m
  • Surface: CON
  • PCN: 53
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

  • Tower: 124.950 MHz
  • Ground: 121.750, 275.800 MHz
  • Operations: 121.500, 124.950, 126.200, 243.000, 372.200 MHz
  • Traffic/Approach: N/A
  • ATIS: 133.125 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday 23:00 – 08:00
Tuesday 23:00 – 08:00
Wednesday 23:00 – 08:00
Thursday 23:00 – 08:00
Friday 23:00 – 08:00
Saturday 23:00 – 08:00
Sunday 23:00 – 08:00
  • Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
  • Remarks: N/A

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: +1 805-606-6941
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: Not recorded
  • PPR Required: Not recorded
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: A++
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Not recorded
  • APIS Required: Not recorded
  • GAR Required: Not recorded
  • Remarks: N/A

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United States Permit Requirements

Fast Landing: 1d
  • Overflight Permit: No
  • Landing Permit: Conditional
  • Overflight Lead Time: N/A
  • Landing Lead Time: 60 minutes minimum (eAPIS manifest before departure); recommend 24-48 hours for CBP port notification
Private / GA Operations:

No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures.

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Active NOTAMs

M849/26
caution
Obstacle erected
4 NON-FRANGIBLE OBSTACLES LOCATED 500' EAST OF RUNWAY 12/30 BETWEEN TAXIWAY NORTH ALPHA AND THRESHOLD OF RUNWAY 12. OBSTACLES ARE APPROXIMATELY 6' IN HEIGHT.
2026-10-15 21:22 UTC 2027-01-11 23:59 UTC
M783/26
caution
Runway restriction
RWY 30 APPROACH END EXCESSIVE RUBBER BUILD-UP FROM RDR 14 TO RDR 12. RWY CNTRLN OBSCURED & RWY FRICTION MAY BE DEGRADED DURING WET CONDITIONS.
2026-09-25 15:41 UTC 2026-12-23 23:59 UTC
M771/26
caution
Runway restriction
RWY 12/30 PAINT REFLECTIVITY DEGRADED. USE CAUTION WHEN OPERATING IN REDUCED VISIBILITY OR IFR CONDITIONS.
2026-09-25 15:26 UTC 2026-12-23 23:59 UTC

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NOTAMs received from the FAA NOTAM feed (last message 2026-10-28 04:20 UTC). This list is built from the feed as NOTAMs are issued and is not checked against the FAA's full list: confirm with FAA NOTAM Search before flight.
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Nearby Airports

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the operating hours of KVBG?
Vandenberg Space Force Base operates from 23:00 to 08:00.
What is the tower frequency at KVBG?
The tower frequency at Vandenberg Space Force Base is 124.95 MHz.
What fuel is available at KVBG?
Vandenberg Space Force Base offers A++.
Does KVBG require landing permits?
It depends on the flight. No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures. Permit details for United States
Where is KVBG located?
Vandenberg Space Force Base (KVBG) is located in Lompoc, United States.
What is the IATA code for KVBG?
The IATA code for Vandenberg Space Force Base is VBG.
How long is the runway at KVBG?
The main runway at Vandenberg Space Force Base (12/30) measures 4572x61m.
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