Vandenberg Space Force Base

KVBG / VBG

Lompoc, US

Last Updated
Sep 15, 23:55 UTC

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Weather Source: Vandenberg Space Force Base (KVBG)
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Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
23:55Z
☀️ Day
IFR
Flight Rules
19°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 17°C
6kt
340°
3 SM
Visibility
600ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
29.89
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

KVBG 152355Z 34006KT 3SM BR OVC006 19/17 A2989 RMK AO2A VIS NE 6 CIG 005 RWY12 SLP124 T01920166 10220 20165 58006 LAST

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 369ft
OVC 600ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
600ft
AGL (Above Ground)
969ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
29.89 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
29.53 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (369 ft)
Pressure Alt
399 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: 968 ft
ISA Deviation: +4.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KVBG 152200Z 1522/1704 29009KT 6000 BR BKN006 QNH2990INS BECMG 1523/1524 29009KT 3200 BR OVC004 QNH2987INS BECMG 1601/1602 VRB06KT 1600 BR OVC002 QNH2989INS BECMG 1603/1604 VRB06KT 0400 FG VV001 QNH2992INS BECMG 1615/1616 33006KT 4800 BR OVC003 QNH2994INS BECMG 1618/1619 31009KT 9999 NSW OVC006 QNH2991INS BECMG 1620/1621 29009KT 9999 SCT009 QNH2988INS BECMG 1623/1624 29012KT 6000 BR BKN007 QNH2986INS BECMG 1701/1702 VRB06KT 1600 BR OVC004 QNH2989INS BECMG 1703/1704 VRB06KT 0400 FG VV001 QNH2992INS TX22/1622Z TN12/1613Z LAST NO AMDS AFT 1600 NEXT 1614
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:16Z BASE
+0h
IFR 290° 9kt
Visibility: 6 km
Ceiling: 600ft
Mist
15:00Z BECMG
+6h
LIFR 330° 6kt
Visibility: 4.8 km
Ceiling: 300ft
Mist
18:00Z BECMG
+9h
IFR 310° 9kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 600ft
20:00Z BECMG
+11h
VFR 290° 9kt
Visibility: 10+ km

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
VBG
12
30 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 12/30
Active: 30
 15,000 ft 200 ft CON 136°
↑ 4.6kt • ↔ 3.9kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Vandenberg Space Force Base - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KVBG
IATA Code: VBG
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 369 ft MSL

Location

City: Lompoc
Country: US
Latitude: 34.737301°
Longitude: -120.584000°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT8

Runway Information

Runway 12/30
Length: 15,000 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

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About Vandenberg Space Force Base

Vandenberg Space Force Base (KVBG/VBG) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Lompoc, US. The facility operates at an elevation of 369 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 1 runway (12/30) with CON surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

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Crosswind Calculator Wind: 340° @ 6kt | Rwy 30
Density Altitude 369ft, 19°C, 88.27"
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