Van Nuys Airport Wants To Teach Your Kids About Aviation

VAN NUYS, CA — The Van Nuys Airport announced a free virtual airport tour looking to enhance children's at-home learning experience. The virtual tour, adapted from the airport's on-site tour, guides children through the adventure of flight, teaching them how airplanes fly and the various careers in aviation.

"Van Nuys Airport's virtual tour program is designed to provide educators and parents with engaging resources for children to learn at home, while sparking an interest in aviation, Airport Manager Flora Margheritis said. "During this challenging time, we hope to share our passion for aviation with young learners and inspire people of all ages to explore the wonders and possibilities of flight."

Guided by Vinny (the airport's mascot), children will get a behind-the-scenes look at aircraft, airport operations and aviation businesses within the 730-acre airfield, and will see propeller airplanes, jets and helicopters as they take off and land. They'll also learn about taxiways, runways, hangars and other components of the airport.

Students can also meet airport police officers and firefighters who work to keep the airport safe.

Tour groups can schedule a live video chat with a pilot, air traffic controller, mechanic, first responder or other employees. Parents can find the virtual tour and other resources on the VNY website.

City News Service contributed to this report.