Pasadena Police Department-Heliport, 2175 Yucca Ln, Altadena, CA 91001, US

HistoryOn Dec. 17, 1928, the 25th anniversary of the Wright Brothers' first flight - VNY was born as Metropolitan Airport through the establishment of a corporation by a small group of citizens. In 1949, the City of Los Angeles purchased the airport from the U.S. War Assets Administration for the token fee of $1, with the agreement that the California Air National Guard base continue to operate at the site. The name of the airport, which by then covered 400 acres, changed to San Fernando Valley Airport. As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and, upon request, will provide reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to its programs, services and activities. Alternative formats in large print, braille, and audio are available upon request.SpecialtiesA leader in general aviation, business and community service Van Nuys Airport (VNY) is one of the busiest general aviation airports in the world. -Contributes $ 2 billion to the local economy -Supports over 10,000 jobs For more than three-quarters of a century, Van Nuys Airport (VNY) has contributed to the rich history and economic vitality of the San Fernando Valley. Established in 1928 as a place where daring young aviators let their dreams take flight, the airport continues the legacy of courage, craftsmanship and community set forth by aviation's early pioneers. Today, as one of the world's busiest general aviation airports and one of the largest employers in the San Fernando Valley, VNY serves a variety of private, corporate and government aviation needs. It is also home to fire, police, search and rescue and air ambulance flights that provide life-saving services to the region.