The Very Large Array

The Karl G. Jansky Very Large Array (VLA) is one of the world’s most scientifically productive telescopes. Located in west-central New Mexico, the array of 28 (27 + 1 spare) 25-m diameter antennas work together as a very flexible instrument, offering powerful observational capabilities in the centimeter-wavelength range of the radio sky. In this talk, I will present science highlights, array status, current capabilities, status of key initiatives, and a look into the future.