VBG—Vandenberg Space Force Base

Lompoc, California · Medium Airport

Elevation

369 ft

Longest Runway

15,000 ft

CON

Lighting

Yes

Night operations

ICAO

KVBG

IATA

VBG

Coordinates

34.737, -120.584

Aircraft Storage Costs

Tiedown$162/mo

T-Hangar$693/mo

Conventional Hangar$1354/mo

Source: Estimated based on regional data and airport type

Hangared aircraft typically pay 15-30% less for insurance. Estimate your insurance cost

Fuel Prices — California

100LL AvGas$7.50/gal

Jet-A$6.40/gal

State average. Prices vary by FBO. View California fuel details

California Insurance Requirements

Liability Required

Hull Required

Airport Requirements

Many California airports and FBOs require proof of liability insurance ($1M minimum) for based aircraft and transient operations.

California has a post-accident financial responsibility law (Aircraft Financial Responsibility Act, PUC Div. 9, Part 5, §24200-24451). This does NOT require insurance before flying. After an accident, the state department determines security to be deposited — failure to comply leads to suspension of registration and operating privileges. Insurance is one way to satisfy this, along with surety bonds, cash deposits, or letters of credit. Pre-flight insurance is not mandatory but is strongly recommended.

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