VNY News Release | Van Nuys Airport

LAWA/VNY

Apr 22 2025, 04:10:00 PM

LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS RECOGNIZES 'FRIENDLY FLYERS' FOR REDUCING AIRCRAFT NOISE AT VAN NUYS AIRPORT

LOS ANGELES — On April 17, Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) formally recognized the winners of the 2024 Van Nuys Airport (VNY) Friendly Flyer Award program, during a special meeting of the Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners held at the airport.

LAWA/VNY

Apr 17 2025, 01:38:00 PM

VAN NUYS AIRPORT ADVANCES NEW ZERO-EMISSION POLICY AND INCENTIVE PROGRAM

LOS ANGELES — Today, the Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners (BOAC) approved two emissions reduction initiatives that solidify Van Nuys Airport's (VNY) position as a leader in general aviation airport sustainability. These initiatives — the first for any general aviation airport in the United States — are designed to significantly decrease emissions from ground service equipment (GSE) at VNY to zero-emission by 2030.

LAWA/LAX/VNY

Apr 11 2025, 03:00:00 PM

LAX AND VAN NUYS AIRPORTS ACHIEVE LEVEL 4 CARBON ACCREDITATION, LEADING THE WAY IN SUSTAINABILITY

Van Nuys Airport becomes first general aviation airport in the Americas accredited at Level 4 or higher

LAWA/VNY

Feb 20 2025, 07:00:00 PM

LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS AND COUNCILMEMBER NITHYA RAMAN ANNOUNCE REVISED DEPARTURE PROCEDURES TO IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR SAN FERNANDO VALLEY RESIDENTS

LOS ANGELES - Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) and Councilmember Nithya Raman (Los Angeles 4th District) are pleased to announce the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) publication of revised and redesigned departure procedures for Van Nuys Airport (VNY). This update, scheduled to take effect on February 20, 2025, marks a significant step forward in partnering with the community to alleviate noise effects by securing modified flight paths.

VNY/LAWA

Jul 19 2024, 03:00:00 AM

LAWA Recognizes 21 Jet Operations For Noise Reduction Efforts As Part Of Van Nuys Airport Fly Friendly Program

(Los Angeles) Yesterday, Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) formally recognized 21 jet operators as part of the Fly Friendly Program at Van Nuys Airport (VNY) as part of a special meeting of the Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners.

VNY

Nov 01 2023, 03:00:00 AM

VAN NUYS AIRPORT HOSTS 700 LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT STUDENTS FOR AVIATION CAREER DAY

(Van Nuys, CA) On Wednesday, November 1, Van Nuys Airport (VNY), in partnership with the Valley Economic Alliance and 20 aviation companies, hosted an Aviation Career Day for approximately 700 students from Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) for a unique opportunity for students to explore the dynamic world of the aviation industry.

VNY

Jun 21 2023, 08:32:00 AM

VAN NUYS AIRPORT UNITES COMMUNITY IN SUPPORT OF ARTS EDUCATION WITH TRANSFORMATIVE AIRCRAFT PAINTING EVENT

(Van Nuys, CA) On Saturday, June 17, Van Nuys Airport played host to a unique event that brought together the local community in support of arts education. Los Angeles youth, along with families from community neighborhoods, joined forces to paint a decommissioned Learjet 60, creating a meaningful display of creativity and solidarity.

VNY

Dec 15 2022, 04:00:00 PM

SANTA SPREADS HOLIDAY CHEER TO MORE THAN 500 STUDENTS DURING VAN NUYS AIRPORT'S ADOPT-A-SCHOOL EVENT

(Van Nuys) More than 500 students from Stagg Street Elementary were treated to an early visit from one of the world's most famous aviators when he arrived on a Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) fire truck during the annual Van Nuys Airport (VNY) Adopt-A-School event on Friday.

VNY

Aug 08 2022, 07:30:00 AM

VAN NUYS AIRPORT CELEBRATES COMPLETION OF $13 MILLION RUNWAY RECONSTRUCTION, START OF UNLEADED FUEL AVAILABILITY

(Van Nuys, Calif.) Today, Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) celebrated the reopening of the newly reconstructed Runway 16L/34R at Van Nuys Airport (VNY), completing part of a $13.1 million project to improve the safety of the airfield facilities that make VNY a world-class general aviation airport.

VNY

Jun 28 2022, 07:30:00 AM

VAN NUYS AIRPORT ANNOUNCES RECIPIENTS OF 2021 FRIENDLY FLYER AWARDS

(Van Nuys, CA) Van Nuys Airport (VNY) today announced the recipients of its 2021 Friendly Flyer Awards, honoring general aviation companies and corporate flight departments for their efforts to reduce noise from jet aircraft operations.

VNY

Jun 13 2022, 05:00:00 PM

APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR FREE AVIATION CAREERS EDUCATION (ACE) ACADEMY IS FAST APPROACHING

(Van Nuys, CA) – March 16, 2022 –, Van Nuys Airport (VNY), one of the world’s busiest general aviation airports, has opened registration to students for its 16th Annual Aviation Career Day, which will be held virtually on Friday, April 29 from 10 a.m. to noon. The two-hour program invites high school students to learn about the wide range of job opportunities in aviation and encourages them to pursue careers in the industry.

VNY

Apr 28 2022, 05:00:00 PM

NEARLY 200 STUDENTS ATTEND VAN NUYS AIRPORT AVIATION CAREER DAY

(Van Nuys, CA) – March 16, 2022 –, Van Nuys Airport (VNY), one of the world’s busiest general aviation airports, has opened registration to students for its 16th Annual Aviation Career Day, which will be held virtually on Friday, April 29 from 10 a.m. to noon. The two-hour program invites high school students to learn about the wide range of job opportunities in aviation and encourages them to pursue careers in the industry.