KPAO -- Palo Alto

Palo Alto, CA, US

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Airport Communications

ATIS: 135.275
PALO ALTO TOWER: 118.6
PALO ALTO GROUND: 125.0
NORCAL APPROACH: 121.3, 133.95, 134.5 (270.35, 290.25, 338.2)
NORCAL DEPARTURE: 121.3 (270.35)
CTAF: 118.6
UNICOM: 122.95
AWOS-3PT at NUQ (4.6 SE): 124.175, 650-386-0655
AWOS-3P at SQL (7.0 NW): 125.9, 650-593-0613
ASOS at SJC (11.0 SE): 408-969-0838
ASOS at HWD (11.9 N): 510-786-3052
ASOS at SFO (15.3 NW): 650-250-5841
  • Frequency 121.5 unavailable.
  • SAID in use. Operate transponders with altitude reporting mode and ADS-B (if equipped) enabled on all airport surfaces.

Runways

Runway 13/31

Dimensions2441 x 70 feet / 744 x 21 meters
Surface Asphalt / in Good Condition
Weight Limits S-12
Edge LightingMedium Intensity
Runway 13 Runway 31
Coordinates N37°27.83' / W122°7.06'N37°27.51' / W122°6.75'
Elevation 6.66.7
Traffic Pattern LeftRight
Runway Heading 142° True322° True
Markings Basic in good conditionNon-Precision Instrument in good condition
Glide Slope Indicator P2L (4° Glide Path Angle)P2L (4° Glide Path Angle)
Approach Lights
REIL YesYes

Facility Information

Location

CoordinatesN37°27.67' / W122°6.90'
LocationLocated 0 miles E of Palo Alto, CA. on 102 acres of land.
Elevation6.7 feet MSL
Magnetic Variation15° E

Operations

Airport UseOpen to the public
Activation DateApril 1940
StatusOperational
Control TowerYes
Seg-CircleYes
BeaconWhite-Green — (Lighted Land Airport)
Wind IndicatorYes, Lighted
Lighting ScheduleSEE RMK
A.R.T.C.C.OAKLAND
F.S.S.OAKLAND
NOTAMs FacilityPAO (NOTAM-D available)
Sectional ChartSAN FRANCISCO
Airspace AnalysisNO OBJECTION
AttendanceALL/ALL/0600-2000
AirspaceCLASS D SVC 0700-2100; OTHER TIMES CLASS G

Ownership

OwnershipPublicly owned
Owner
CITY OF PALO ALTO
250 HAMILTON AVENUE
PALO ALTO, CA 94301
(650) 329-2444
Manager
ANDREW SWANSON
250 HAMILTON AVENUE
PALO ALTO, CA 94301
(650) 329-2444

Services Available

Fuel100LL (blue), Jet-A
Transient StorageTiedowns
Airframe RepairMAJOR
Engine RepairMAJOR
Bottled OxygenLOW
Other ServicesAIR AMBULANCE SERVICES, AVIONICS, CHARTER SERVICE, GLD, PILOT INSTRUCTION, AIRCRAFT RENTAL, AIRCRAFT SALES

Remarks

  • +100 ft transmission towers E of airport.
  • Birds on and in the vicinity of AP.
  • Traffic pattern altitude 1000 ft W & 800 ft E.
  • Noise sensitive area southeast through northwest of airport. Rcmd aircraft landing at palo alto airport FLY at or above 1500 ft until XNG the bayshore freeway, and rcmd aircraft departure runway 31 turn 10 degrees right after takeoff until rchg dumbarton auto bridge.
  • Be alert for pedestrains XNG A dike road 8 ft high and 300 ft from runway 13 end.
  • Cons pedestrian/Vehicle ACT on aircraft taxi lanes not designated as taxiway MOV areas.
  • Airport scty prods in efct.
  • On approach to runway 31 be alert to poss STG updraft from wind tunnel located on W side of moffett federal airfield.
  • Airport rstrd by airport operate to aircraft with maximum certd weight of 12500 lbs or less.
  • For clearance delivery when ATCT is closed contact norcal approach at 916-361-3748.
  • Airport lights operate continuously when the control tower is closed.