KPAO — Palo Alto
Palo Alto, CA · Elevation 6.7 ft · 37.4611, -122.1150
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Heading (magnetic, approx) | VGSI | Displaced threshold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 2,441 ft | 70 ft | Asphalt (good) | Medium intensity | 13 127° / 31 307° | 13 PAPI (2-light, left) / 31 PAPI (2-light, left) | — |
Frequencies
- CTAF
- 118.6 MHz
- UNICOM
- 122.95 MHz
- TWR
- 118.6 MHz — Palo Alto Tower (0700-2100)
- GND
- 125 MHz — Palo Alto Ground
- APP
- 121.3 MHz — Norcal Approach
- APP
- 133.95 MHz — Norcal Approach
- APP
- 134.5 MHz — Norcal Approach
- APP
- 270.35 MHz — Norcal Approach
- APP
- 290.25 MHz — Norcal Approach
- APP
- 338.2 MHz — Norcal Approach
- DEP
- 121.3 MHz — Norcal Departure
- DEP
- 270.35 MHz — Norcal Departure
- ATIS
- 135.275 MHz
Airport info
- Fuel available
- 100LL, Jet A
- Attendance
- ALL 0600-2000
- Magnetic variation
- 15°E (1995)
- Flight service
- Oakland FSS (OAK) · 1-800-WX-BRIEF (1-800-992-7433)
- NOTAM file
- PAO ↗
Remarks (8)
- +100 FT TRANSMISSION TWRS E OF ARPT.
- ARPT LGTS OPERATE CONTINUOUSLY WHEN ATCT CLSD.
- 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.
Quick facts
- What is the CTAF for KPAO?
- The CTAF at KPAO is 118.6 MHz.
- How long is the runway at KPAO?
- KPAO has one runway, 2,441 ft long.
- Does KPAO have fuel?
- Yes — KPAO has 100LL, Jet A available, per FAA NASR data.
- Which Flight Service Station serves KPAO?
- Oakland FSS (OAK) serves KPAO. Call 1-800-WX-BRIEF (1-800-992-7433) for a briefing.
Weather
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Charts
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Nearby airports
- KSQL — San Carlos — 8 mi
- KSJC — Mineta San Jose INTL — 12 mi
- KHWD — Hayward Exec — 14 mi
- KSFO — San Francisco INTL — 18 mi
- KRHV — Reid-Hillview of Santa Clara County — 18 mi
- KOAK — Oakland San Francisco Bay — 19 mi
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