Vandenberg Space Force Base (VBG): Codes, Runways & Location
Vandenberg Space Force Base (IATA: VBG · ICAO: KVBG) is a medium-sized airport serving Lompoc, United States. It lies at 34.7373° N, 120.5840° W, 369 ft (112 m) above sea level.
Overview of Vandenberg Space Force Base
Vandenberg Space Force Base is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Lompoc in United States. It is identified by the IATA code VBG and the ICAO code KVBG. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Vandenberg Space Force Base has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 4572 m (15000 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: concrete. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 369 ft (112 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Lompoc Airport (LPC) about 13 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 4,572 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Vandenberg Space Force Base
Where is Vandenberg Space Force Base located?
Vandenberg Space Force Base is located in Lompoc, United States. Its coordinates are 34.7373° N, 120.5840° W.
What is the airport code for Vandenberg Space Force Base?
Vandenberg Space Force Base has an IATA code of VBG and an ICAO code of KVBG.
How long is the runway at Vandenberg Space Force Base?
Vandenberg Space Force Base's longest runway is about 4572 m (15000 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Vandenberg Space Force Base have?
Vandenberg Space Force Base has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with concrete surfacing.
Is Vandenberg Space Force Base a major airport?
Vandenberg Space Force Base is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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