KPMD — Palmdale USAF Plant 42
Palmdale, CA · Elevation 2,542.5 ft · 34.6294, -118.0846
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Heading (magnetic, approx) | VGSI | Displaced threshold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 12,001 ft | 150 ft | Concrete (good) | High intensity | 04 40° / 22 220° | 04 PAPI (4-light, left) / 22 PAPI (4-light, left) | — |
| 07/25 | 12,002 ft | 200 ft | Concrete (good) | High intensity | 07 74° / 25 254° | 07 PAPI (4-light, left) / 25 PAPI (4-light, left) | — |
| 072/252 | 6,000 ft | 75 ft | Concrete (excellent) | Not lighted | 072 — / 252 — | — | — |
Frequencies
- CTAF
- 123.7 MHz
- TWR
- 123.7 MHz — Palmdale Tower (OPR 1330-0600Z++.)
- TWR
- 236.6 MHz — Palmdale Tower (OPR 1330-0600Z++.)
- TWR
- 317.6 MHz — Palmdale Tower (OPR 1330-0600Z++.)
- GND
- 121.9 MHz — Palmdale Ground
- GND
- 317.6 MHz — Palmdale Ground
- ATIS
- 118.275 MHz
- APP/DEP
- 124.55 MHz — Joshua Approach/Departure
- APP/DEP
- 363 MHz — Joshua Approach/Departure
- EMERG
- 121.5 MHz
- EMERG
- 243 MHz
Airport info
- Attendance
- ALL 1330-0600Z++
- Magnetic variation
- 12°E (2020)
- Flight service
- Riverside FSS (RAL) · 1-800-WX-BRIEF (1-800-992-7433)
- NOTAM file
- PMD ↗
Remarks (8)
- THIS AIRPORT HAS BEEN SURVEYED BY THE NATIONAL GEODETIC SURVEY.
- ESTABD PRIOR TO 5/15/59.
- OFFICAL BUSINESS ONLY. MILITARY ARPT. CIVIL USE REQUIRES USAF APPROVAL AND DD FORM 2400/01/02.
- MISC: INDUS INSTLN - NO TRNSPN, LODGING OR NML SVC AVBL ON SITE.
- PAPI RWY 04, 07, 22, & 25 OPR CONSLY.
- PRIMLY TRMG 747-707-727.
- TPA OHD 1957 FT. RECTANGULAR 1457 FT. EXP RIGHT TFC RWY 04, 25.
- PRKG RAMP LCTD S OF RWY 22 & TWY V NOT VSB FM ATCT.
Quick facts
- What is the CTAF for KPMD?
- The CTAF at KPMD is 123.7 MHz.
- How long is the runway at KPMD?
- KPMD has 3 runways; the longest is 12,002 ft.
- Which Flight Service Station serves KPMD?
- Riverside FSS (RAL) serves KPMD. Call 1-800-WX-BRIEF (1-800-992-7433) for a briefing.
Weather
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Charts
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FAA chart, cycle 2609 (effective for ~28 days).
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- KWJF — General Wm J Fox Airfield — 11 mi
- L70 — Agua Dulce — 16 mi
- L00 — Rosamond Skypark — 18 mi
- KMHV — Mojave Air & Space Port/rutan FLD — 30 mi
- KWHP — Whiteman — 32 mi
- KBUR — Hollywood Burbank — 33 mi
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