Famous Pavement

Few strips of pavement have made it to the big screen. Theres Route 66, the Pacific Coast Highway and at least one runway: Van Nuys Runway 16R. Brian Terwilliger did some pioneering hi-def film work on his terrific film of the same name. You should definitely see his latest, Living in the Age of Airplanes. That way you can tell me if its any good. If you decide to fly the ILS into that same runway, however, put down your popcorn and take a close look at the notes crowding the plate like extras crammed round the tables of free food.

Key Takeaways:

• The Van Nuys Runway 16R missed approach features a counterintuitive, easily "busted" low-altitude climb restriction (at or below 1750 feet) that demands precise navigation using specific DME or radials, due to proximity to Burbank airspace.
• Pilots must account for a significantly displaced landing threshold on Runway 16R, which creates a long stretch of runway before the actual landing point, contributing to the ILS's higher-than-typical visibility requirements.
• The ILS approach to VNY 16R is complex, involving intricate navigation for the missed approach (e.g., distinguishing between two R-101s, specific VOR DME tuning), a steep glideslope, and terrain considerations, all contributing to its elevated difficulty and minimums.

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