PALO ALTO (KPAO)
Palo Alto, California · Santa Clara County · 0 miles E of city
Airport information
FAA identifierPAO
ICAO identifierKPAO
Elevation6.7 ft MSL
Latitude37.46112° N
Longitude122.11505° W
Magnetic variation15E
AirspaceClass D (CLASS D SVC 0700-2100; OTHER TIMES CLASS G)
NPIAS categoryReliever · Regional
Based aircraft317
Annual enplanements74
Planned development (2025–29)$7,946,267
Sectional chartSAN FRANCISCO
ARTCCOakland Center
Flight ServiceOakland
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
Activated1940/04
Fuel available100LL, A
TowerATCT
BeaconWG
Landing feeNo
Wind indicatorYes
NOTAM facilityPAO
AttendedALL / ALL / 0600-2000
ManagerAndrew Swanson
Manager phone(650) 329-2444
Runways
| Runway | Dimensions | Surface | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 2,441 × 70 ft | Asphalt (good) | 13: P2L · 31: right pattern, P2L |
Radio frequencies
| Use | Frequency | Call |
|---|---|---|
| APCH/P | 121.3 | PALO ALTO |
| DEP/P | 121.3 | PALO ALTO |
| APCH/S | 133.95 | PALO ALTO |
| APCH/S | 134.5 | PALO ALTO |
| APCH/P | 270.35 | PALO ALTO |
| DEP/P | 270.35 | PALO ALTO |
| APCH/S | 290.25 | PALO ALTO |
| APCH/S | 338.2 | PALO ALTO |
| CTAF | 118.6 | — |
| LCL/P | 118.6 | PALO ALTO |
| UNICOM | 122.95 | — |
| GND/P | 125.0 | PALO ALTO |
| ATIS | 135.275 | PALO ALTO |
Airport remarks
- +100 FT TRANSMISSION TWRS E OF ARPT.
- BIRDS ON AND INVOF AP.
- TPA 1000 FT W & 800 FT E.
- NOISE SENSITIVE AREA SE THRU NW OF ARPT. RCMD ACFT LDG AT PALO ALTO ARPT FLY AT OR ABOVE 1500 FT UNTIL XNG THE BAYSHORE FREEWAY, AND RCMD ACFT DEP RWY 31 TURN 10 DEG RIGHT AFTER TKOF TIL RCHG DUMBARTON AUTO BRIDGE.
- BE ALERT FOR PEDESTRAINS XNG A DIKE ROAD 8 FT HIGH AND 300 FT FROM RWY 13 END.
- CONS PEDESTRIAN/VEHICLE ACT ON ACFT TAXI LANES NOT DESIGNATED AS TWY MOV AREAS.
- ARPT SCTY PRODS IN EFCT.
- ON APCH TO RWY 31 BE ALERT TO POSS STG UPDRAFT FM WIND TUNNEL LCTD ON W SIDE OF MOFFETT FEDERAL AIRFIELD.
Data from the FAA National Airspace System Resources (NASR) 28-day subscription. For flight planning, always consult current official publications, NOTAMs, and charts.
Flight training near KPAO
$120.00 per hour
Experienced Beech Instructor for flying lessons, KPAO, KSQL, Palo Alto Airport, California · +1 more location
$85.00 per hour
CFII ASEL and Ferry Pilot, Palo Alto, California · +2 more locations
$85.00 per hour
CFI: Private, commercial, 182 transitions at KPAO,KSQL, KHWD, Palo Alto, California · +2 more locations
$110.00 per hour
CFI/CFII-Experienced Instruction, Palo Alto, California
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