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PALO ALTO ARPT OF SANTA CLARA       PALO ALTO       CA
  Time Zone: Pacific 
Lat: N 3727.7     Long: W 12206.9    Elev: 7     Var: -15  Longest Runway: 2443
    Dept. ATIS: 135.27     Arr. ATIS: 135.27   Ground: 125.0     Tower: 118.6

FBO & Flight Services info for KPAO

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West Valley Flying Club has been in business at Palo Alto since 1972. They provide fuel service, flight training, and aircraft rental. For avgas, please call 650-856-7640. For additional information, please visit www.wvfc.org.
Ph: 650-856-7640 Fax: 650-856-7603 Freq: 122.95WebsiteE-Mail
Service
Jet
100LL
80/87
MoGas
Fuel Avail: MOGAS is unleaded 94 octane
Full  6.39  8.19Last Update: 04/08/2024 17:23

100LL self service Out Of Service
Self        
Misc. Info: Address: 1901 EMEERCAEERO RD   PALO ALTO, CA 94301
ROSSI AIRCRAFTPh: 650-493-1673 Fax: 650-493-8628 Freq: 122.85
Service
Jet
100LL
80/87
MoGas
Fuel Avail: PRIST +$0.16/gal. $0.10 DISCOUNT FOR MEDICAL
Full6.206.95    Last Update: 04/08/2024 16:49  
 Address: 1903 EMBARCADERO RD.   PALO ALTO, CA 94303
ATISPh: 650-858-0606
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NOISE RESTRICTPh: 866-638-2344
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Runway & Approach Info for KPAO
Rwy
Length
Land Dist**
Approach*
  Rwy
Length
Land Dist**
Approach*
13
2443x70  2443'          
 
  
31
  2443x70  2443'          
 
 * only ILS, LOC, LDA, and SDF approaches to a specific runway are shown
** For any Declared Landing Distance Available, please see A/FD or Approach plates
Runway Weight Capability (lbs.) Help
Runway IDSingle WheelDouble WheelDouble Tandem WheelDual Double Wheel
13/3112,500N/AN/AN/A
These numbers are Advisory and are not limits.   The Airport Manager should have more accurate Weight Limits
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Current Weather/Notams
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A/FD
Airport / Facility DirectoryA/FD Legend
Database effective 04/18/2024
Airport Diagram of KPAO
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Facility Name: PALO ALTO
City Name: PALO ALTO
County: SANTA CLARA
State abbrev: CA
State Name: CALIFORNIA
   
Ownership: PUBLICLY OWNED
Use: OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Owner's Name: CITY OF PALO ALTO
Address: 250 HAMILTON AVENUE
 PALO ALTO, CA 94301-2531
Owner's Phone: (650) 329-2444
  
Manager's Name: ANDREW SWANSON
Address: 250 HAMILTON AVENUE
 PALO ALTO, CA 94301-2531
Phone: (650) 329-2444
   
FAA Region: WESTERN-PACIFIC
FAA Field Office: SFO
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Sunrise / Sunset times for PALO ALTO

DateSunriseSunset
04/18/24 Thursday6:2819:47
04/19/24 Friday6:2719:48
04/20/24 Saturday6:2619:49
04/21/24 Sunday6:2419:50
04/22/24 Monday6:2319:51
04/23/24 Tuesday6:2219:52
04/24/24 Wednesday6:2119:53
04/25/24 Thursday6:1919:54
04/26/24 Friday6:1819:55
04/27/24 Saturday6:1719:56
04/28/24 Sunday6:1619:56
04/29/24 Monday6:1519:57
04/30/24 Tuesday6:1319:58
05/01/24 Wednesday6:1219:59

Airport Facilities

Airport Attendance Schedule7 Days A Week 0600-2000
Airport Status OPERATIONAL (This Status can change at any time - please check NOTAMS)
Airport Lighting ScheduleARPT LGTS OPERATE CONTINUOUSLY WHEN ATCT CLSD.
Airport Storage AvailableTie Downs
Extra Services AvailableAir Ambulance, Avionics, Charter, Glider, Flight Instruction, Aircraft Rental, Aircraft Sales
Wind IndicatorYES - (lighted)
Control TowerYES
CTAF Frequency118.600
Unicom Frequency122.950
Rotating Beacon ColorWG
Segmented CircleYES
Landing FeeNO

Airport Inspection Data

Airport InspectedSTATE - performed by STATE AERONAUTICAL PERSONNEL
Inspection Date12/15/2023

Airport Services

Type of Fuel AvailableGrade 100LL, JET A (freeze point -40C); -10SELF-FUELING AVAILBLE 24/7.
Airframe Repair ServiceMAJOR
Power Plant Repair ServiceMAJOR

Geographic Data

LatitudeN3727.7
LongitudeW12206.9 (ESTIMATED)
Arpt Elevation6ft (SURVEYED)
Magnetic Variation15E
0 miles Eof PALO ALTO
Traffic Pattern Altitude
Sectional ChartSAN FRANCISCO

Aircraft Data

Operations (Reported)YearlyAvg. Daily
General Aviation Transient 76509210
General Aviation Local 115083315
Air Taxi 1050
Commerical 00
Commuter 00
Military 00
Aircraft based on Field
General Aviation Singles 311
General Aviation Multi 18
Jet Aircraft 0
General Aviation Helicopters 1
Military Aircraft 0
Gliders 1
Ultralights 0

FAA Services

FSS on field NO
FSS tie-in OAKLAND
FSS Phone 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Who issues Notams PAO
Notam D service at airport YES
ARTCC Name OAKLAND

Federal Status

Airport Certification
Aircraft Rescue & Firefighting IndexNone
Airport of EntryNo
Custom Landing RightsNo
Joint Civil/MilitaryNo
Military Landing rightsYES

Federal Agreements

NATIONAL PLAN OF INTEGRATED AIRPORT SYSTEMS (NPIAS)
GRANT AGREEMENTS UNDER FAAP/ADAP/AIP
ASSURANCES PURSUANT TO TITLE VI, CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964

Remarks

THIS AIRPORT HAS BEEN SURVEYED BY THE NATIONAL GEODETIC SURVEY.
+100 FT TRANSMISSION TWRS E OF ARPT.
ARPT RSTRD BY ARPT OPR TO ACFT WITH MAX CERTD WT OF 12500 LBS OR LESS.
FOR CD WHEN ATCT IS CLSD CTC NORCAL APCH AT 916-361-3748.
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.
Airport Communications & Frequencies:
ATIS Frequencies:   Hours(local) of Operation: CONTINUOUS
135.275
PALO ALTO Tower Frequencies:   Hours(local) of operation: 0700-2100   
118.6
PALO ALTO Ground Frequencies:
125.0
CTAF Frequency:
118.600
Unicom Frequency:
122.950
Remarks
  • FREQ 121.5 NOT AVAILABLE.
    • NORCAL Primary Approach Frequencies:  
    121.3
    270.35
    Part-time Approach Frequencies:  
    133.95
    134.5
    290.25
    338.2
    NORCAL Primary Departure Frequencies:  
    121.3
    270.35
    Runway Identifications
    Runway Identification: 13/31
    Length: 2443 ft
    Width: 70 ft
    Surface: ASPHALT-GOOD CONDITION
    Edge lights: Medium Intensity
    Treatment: NONE

     Runway: 13   Runway: 31
    Mag heading: 127°Mag heading: 307°
    Rwy Slope: .00% UpRwy Slope: .00% Down
    Approach: Approach:
    Pattern: Left TrafficPattern: Right Traffic
    Markings: BASICMarkings: NONPRECISION INSTRUMENT
    Marking Condition: GOODMarking Condition: GOOD
    Arresting Dev: Arresting Dev:
    Lat & Long: N3727.8  W12207.1Lat. & Long.: N3727.5  W12206.7
    Elev: 6.7 ft. MSLElev: 6.8 ft. MSL
    TCH: 29 ft. AGLTCH: 29 ft. AGL
    Visual Glide Path: 4.00 degreesVisual Glide Path: 4.00 degrees
    Displaced Threshold: NoDisplaced Threshold: No
    Touchdown Zone: YESTouchdown Zone: YES
    Touchdown Elev.: 6.8 feetTouchdown Elev.: 6.8 feet
    Visual Glide Slope: 2-Light PAPI on LEFT side of RunwayVisual Glide Slope: 2-Light PAPI on LEFT side of Runway
    RVR Equipment: RVR Equipment:
    RVV Equipment: NORVV Equipment: NO
    Approach Lights: Approach Lights:
    REIL: YESREIL: YES
    Centerline Lights: NOCenterline Lights: NO
    Touchdown lights: NOTouchdown lights: NO
    Runway Category: Runway with a Visual ApproachRunway Category: Runway with a Non-precision Approach
    Declared Distances: Declared Distances:
    Obstructions: BERMObstructions: BERM
    Marked: LIGHTEDMarked: LIGHTED
    Clearance slope: 12:1; RY 13 +8 FT DIKE 300 FT FROM RY END, OBSTN LGTD.Clearance slope: 6:1; RY 31 +5 FT DIKE 230 FT FROM RY END, OBSTN LGTD.
    Obstruction height: 8 feet AGLObstruction height: 5 feet AGL
    Dist. from runway: 300 feetDist. from runway: 230 feet
    Centerline offset: Centerline offset:
    Comments: Comments:
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