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KVBG

Vandenberg Space Force Base · Lompoc

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
369 ft / 112 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 124.95 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
12/30 · 15,000 ft · ConcreteLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Vandenberg Space Force Base (KVBG), located in Lompoc, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 369 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Vandenberg Space Force Base
ICAO / IATA
KVBG / VBG
Municipality
Lompoc
Country
Region
US-CA — California
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
369 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 12 / 30
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 15,000 ft / 4,572 m
Runway Width: 200 ft / 61 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 136.5° / 316.5°
RWY 12 (136.5°)
110.10 MHz
IDENT: BVD | CRS: 125°
RWY 30 (316.5°)
110.10 MHz
IDENT: VBG | CRS: 305°

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

A/D SANTA BARB APP/DEP
124.15 MHz
ACP COMD POST
31.10 MHz
ATIS ATIS
133.13 MHz
CTAF CTAF
124.95 MHz
GCCD GND/CLNC DEL
121.75 MHz
MISC RANGE CON
121.40 MHz
PMSV PMSV METRO
34.24 MHz
PTD PTD
126.20 MHz
TWR TWR
124.95 MHz

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Instrument Approach Data: FAA NASR · Cycle: Jan 2026