Pattern Work & Repetitive Operations KVNY local VFR procedures
Not for navigation. Verify against the official sources linked below before flight.
local ops Airport sponsor published verified 2026-08-27 (43 d ago)
Published by the airport sponsor; voluntary unless ATC assigns it. If ATC assigns this route to you in Class B, C or D airspace, that assignment is an ATC instruction and compliance is required (14 CFR 91.123) — and “unable” remains available to the pilot in command.
Touch-and-go limited to fixed-wing piston aircraft, preferred on 16L/34R; night repetitive operations prohibited by ordinance (seasonal hours).
The route
- Touch-and-go's and stop-and-go's are limited to fixed-wing, reciprocating engine aircraft only
- The preferred runway for pattern work is 16L/34R
- No repetitive operations in propeller aircraft 2200-0700 local (Jun 21 - Sep 15) or 2100-0700 local (Sep 16 - Jun 20) — ordinance, not a request
- No repetitive operations in turbojet or fan-jet aircraft at any time
When it applies
- Runway 16L or 34R "The preferred runway for pattern work is 16L/34R"
Source text, verbatim
"Touch & Go's" and "Stop & Go's" limited to fixed wing, reciprocating engine aircraft only. The preferred runway for pattern work is 16L/34R. Pattern work may be suspended at any time as deemed necessary by VNY Management, ATC or their designated agents. No person shall engage in repetitive operations in any propeller powered aircraft between the hours of 2200 LCL and 0700 LCL of the following day from June 21 through September 15, and between the hours of 2100 LCL and 0700 LCL of the following day, from September 16 through June 20.
The text above is the published source wording and is authoritative over any summary on this page.
Sources
- VNY Pilot Guide (Revision 6/2026) Los Angeles World Airports · retrieved 2026-08-27