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PALMDALE RGNL/USAF PLANT 42
PALMDALE
CA
Time Zone: Pacific
Lat: N 3437.8
Long: W 11805.1
Elev: 2543
Var: -12
Longest Runway: 12002
Dept. ATIS: 118.27
Arr. ATIS: 118.27
AWOS: 118.27
Ground: 121.9
Tower: 123.7

FBO & Flight Services info for KPMD

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AIRPORT MANAGERPh: 805-272-6715 Fax: N/A
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Service
Jet
100LL
SAF
MoGas
Fuel Avail: NO FUEL AVAILABLE
Full        Last Update: 04/19/2024 00:01:44

Self        
ASOSPh: 661-272-3798
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Runway & Approach Info for KPMD
Rwy
Length
Land Dist**
Approach*
  Rwy
Length
Land Dist**
Approach*
04
12001x150  12001'          
 
  
22
  12001x150  12001'          
 
07
12002x200  12002'          
 
  
25
  12002x200  12002'          
ILS
 110.70 - 254°  
072
6000x75  6000'          
 
  
252
  6000x75  6000'          
 
 * 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
04/22N/AN/AN/AN/A
07/25N/AN/AN/AN/A
072/252N/AN/AN/AN/A
These numbers are Advisory and are not limits.   The Airport Manager should have more accurate Weight Limits
Approach Charts
Approaches    
Current Weather/Notams
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Customs Not Available
Database effective 04/18/2024
Airport Diagram of KPMD
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Facility Name: PALMDALE USAF PLANT 42
City Name: PALMDALE
County: LOS ANGELES
State abbrev: CA
State Name: CALIFORNIA
   
Ownership: AIR FORCE OWNED
Use: OPEN TO THE PUBLIC; OFFICAL BUSINESS ONLY. MILITARY ARPT. CIVIL USE REQUIRES USAF APPROVAL AND DD FORM 2400/01/02.
Owner's Name: USAF; KEN NEITZEL, FLIGHT DIRECTOR, PHONE 661-275-9341.
Address: 2503 E AVE P
 PALMDALE, CA 93550-2196
Owner's Phone: 661-275-9341
  
Manager's Name: MATT FISHER; CHIEF OF USAF AIRFIELD OPERATIONS.
Address: 2503 E AVE P; CIVILIAN AIRPORT CONTACT AT 39516 NORTH 25TH STREET E, PALMDALE, CA 93550, CURRENTLY CLOSED.
 PALMDALE, CA 93550-2196
Phone: 661-275-9342
   
FAA Region: WESTERN-PACIFIC
FAA Field Office: LAX


Sunrise / Sunset times for PALMDALE USAF PLANT 42

DateSunriseSunset
04/18/24 Thursday6:1619:28
04/19/24 Friday6:1519:28
04/20/24 Saturday6:1419:29
04/21/24 Sunday6:1219:30
04/22/24 Monday6:1119:31
04/23/24 Tuesday6:1019:32
04/24/24 Wednesday6:0919:32
04/25/24 Thursday6:0819:33
04/26/24 Friday6:0719:34
04/27/24 Saturday6:0619:35
04/28/24 Sunday6:0419:35
04/29/24 Monday6:0319:36
04/30/24 Tuesday6:0219:37
05/01/24 Wednesday6:0119:38

Airport Facilities

Airport Attendance Schedule7 Days A Week 1330-0600Z++; OTHER TIMES CLSD TO ALL TFC WITHOUT WRITTEN APVL.
Airport Status OPERATIONAL (This Status can change at any time - please check NOTAMS)
Airport Lighting ScheduleACTVT REIL RWY 04, 07, 22, 25; HIRL RWY 04/22 & 07/25 - CTAF. PAPI RWY 04, 07, 22, & 25 ON CONSLY.
Airport Storage AvailableNONE
Extra Services AvailableNONE
Wind IndicatorYES - (unlit)
Control TowerYES
CTAF Frequency123.700
Unicom Frequency
Rotating Beacon ColorWG
Segmented CircleYES
Landing FeeYES

Airport Inspection Data

Airport InspectedFEDERAL - performed by FAA AIRPORTS FIELD PERSONNEL
Inspection Date06/10/2008

Airport Services

Type of Fuel AvailableNone
Airframe Repair ServiceNone
Power Plant Repair ServiceNone

Geographic Data

LatitudeN3437.8
LongitudeW11805.1 (ESTIMATED)
Arpt Elevation2542ft (SURVEYED)
Magnetic Variation12E
3 miles NEof PALMDALE
Traffic Pattern AltitudeTPA OHD 1957 FT. RECTANGULAR 1457 FT. EXP RIGHT TFC RWY 04, 25.
Sectional ChartLOS ANGELES

Aircraft Data

Operations (Reported)YearlyAvg. Daily
General Aviation Transient 513214
General Aviation Local 515814
Air Taxi 13204
Commerical 12033
Commuter 00
Military 51620141
Aircraft based on Field
General Aviation Singles 0
General Aviation Multi 0
Jet Aircraft 0
General Aviation Helicopters 0
Military Aircraft 0
Gliders 0
Ultralights 0

FAA Services

FSS on field NO
FSS tie-in RIVERSIDE
FSS Phone 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Who issues Notams PMD
Notam D service at airport YES
ARTCC Name LOS ANGELES

Federal Status

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

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.
MISC: INDUS INSTLN - NO TRNSPN, LODGING OR NML SVC AVBL ON SITE.
UNLGT OBSTN SURROUND AFLD.
DRAINAGE DITCHES PARL RWY 22 FM TWY S TO TWY U.
BIRD HAZ POTENTIAL EXISTS. MIGRATORY SEASON PHASE II 1 OCT - 31 MAR. DURG BWC MODERATE, TKOF AND LNDG PERMITTED. DURG BWC SEVERE, TKOF AND LNDG PROHIBITED.
MILITARY USE: ASSAULT LDG ZONE LCTD 1ST 6,000 EAST END OF TWY B. RWY 252 MRK ONLY FOR C-130 ASSAULT OPR; ONE-WAY LDG ONLY.
MISC: WINDS ARE EST DUE TO FMQ-13 WIND SENSORS BEING ACCURATE TO WITHIN ONLY +/- 2 KT. ATC/WX WILL NOT INCL/RELAY WIND CORR INTO FCST/PHRASEOLOGY. THEREFORE, AIRCREWS WILL INCORPORATE A +/- 2 KT ACCURACY INTO THEIR DECISION MAKING PROCESS FOR FLYING OPR.
TRAN ALERT (1 OF 2): NO FLEET SVC AVBL. NO FLW ME SVC AVBL. EXP PROGRESSIVE TAXI TO PRK. AIRCREW RESPONSIBLE FOR ACFT PINNING/SAFING.
MISC: COMSEC STORAGE UNAVBL.
PRKG RAMP LCTD S OF RWY 22 & TWY V NOT VSB FM ATCT.
CAUTION: USE EXTREME CAUTION FOR UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEMS (UAS) OPS IN VCNTY.
FUEL: A++ AVBL. NO TRANS ACFT FUEL SVC AVBL. LTD FUELING AVBL; GOVT ACFT ONLY 1600-2300Z++ MON-FRI. 24 HR PN WITH AFLD MGR RQR; NO SAME DAY REQ; GAS AND GO UNAVBL. EXPECT 2+ HR DELAY FOR FUEL.
RSTD - OFFL BUS ONLY. MIL ARPT. CIVIL USE RQR USAF APVL AND DD FORM 2400/01/02. PPR RQR FOR FULL STOP LDG ONLY. CALL C661-275-9342.
TRAN ALERT (2 OF 2): UNABLE TO SVC ACFT WITH ORDNANCE. LTD GRD SUPPORT EQUIPMENT AVBL. NO POTABLE WATER SVC. NO TRAN MAINT AVBL. GND SVC UNAVBL WHEN LIGHTNING WITHIN 5 NM.
MISC: FLT PLANS MUST BE FILED AND ACTIVATED WITH P42 AFLD MGMT. USE FLT SVC WHEN P42 AFLD MGMT CLSD.
CAUTION: VARIOUS ACFT TEST OPS MARKINGS PAINTED IN WHITE ON TAXIWAY UNIFORM.
CAUTION: RWY 25 NSTD MRK: SPOT LDG ZONE MRK LCTD AT 6000 FT REMAINING MRK. RWY 07-25 DECEPTIVE SFC MRK EXCEED STANDARD BY APPROX 50 FT.
RSTD: OVERNIGHT PRK UNAUTHD ON C-RAMP.
RSTD: TWY L BTN RWY 04/22 AND PAX TRML UNLGTD AND USABLE FOR DAYLT VFR ONLY.
ALL DEPT ACFT MUST FILE FPL WITH P42 AFLD MGMT OPS.
SERVICE-JASU: POWER CARS UNAVBL.
MISC: BASE OPS OPR 1330-0600Z++, CLSD FEDERAL HOL.
CAUTION: CONTRACTOR LEASED SITES ARE INTENDED FOR ACFT BASED THEREIN; ENTRY GATES AND APRONS MAY NOT MEET AF OBST STDS.
CAUTION: CIV ACFT MAY NOT BE GRANTED ACCESS TO KPMD CLASS D FOR PRACTICE APCH OR TRSN OVER ARPT BDRYS.
RWY 072/ 252RY USED AS A MILITARY ASSAULT STRIP.
RWY 07/2 5 1000 FT ASPH OVRN EACH END; OVRN POOR COND EMERG USE ONLY.
Airport Communications & Frequencies:
ATIS Frequencies:   Hours(local) of Operation: CONTINUOUS
118.275
PALMDALE Tower Frequencies:   Hours(local) of operation: OPR 1330-0600Z++.   
123.7
236.6
317.6
PALMDALE Ground Frequencies:
121.9
317.6
Emergency Frequencies:
121.5
243.0
CTAF Frequency:
123.700
Remarks
  • WHEN ATCT CLSD ARPT CLSD TO ALL TFC WITHOUT WRITTEN APVL, DUE TO MILITARY OPS DURING TOWER CLOSURE.
  • JOSHUA Primary Approach Frequencies:  
    124.55
    363.0
    JOSHUA Primary Departure Frequencies:  
    124.55
    363.0
    Runway Identifications
    Runway Identification: 04/22
    Length: 12001 ft
    Width: 150 ft
    Surface: CONCRETE-GOOD CONDITION
    Edge lights: High Intensity

    Treatment: NONE
    Weight: PCN 53 /R/B/W/T

     Runway: 04   Runway: 22
    Mag heading: 40°Mag heading: 220°
    Rwy Slope: -.43% DownRwy Slope: .43% Up
    Approach: Approach:
    Pattern: Right TrafficPattern: Left Traffic
    Markings: BASICMarkings: BASIC
    Marking Condition: GOODMarking Condition: GOOD
    Arresting Dev: Arresting Dev:
    Lat & Long: N3437.0  W11805.5Lat. & Long.: N3438.2  W11803.6
    Elev: 2542.5 ft. MSLElev: 2491.1 ft. MSL
    TCH: 75 ft. AGLTCH: 75 ft. AGL
    Visual Glide Path: 3.00 degreesVisual Glide Path: 3.00 degrees
    Displaced Threshold: NoDisplaced Threshold: No
    Touchdown Zone: YESTouchdown Zone: YES
    Touchdown Elev.: 2542.5 feetTouchdown Elev.: 2497.9 feet
    Visual Glide Slope: 4-Light PAPI on LEFT side of Runway; UNUSBL BYD 5.0 NM.Visual Glide Slope: 4-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 Category:
    Declared Distances: Declared Distances:
    Obstructions: HILL; 23000' FM THR.Obstructions:
    Marked: NOT Marked/LightedMarked:
    Clearance slope: 35:1Clearance slope: 50:1
    Obstruction height: Obstruction height:
    Dist. from runway: Dist. from runway:
    Centerline offset: Centerline offset:
    Comments: Comments:
    Runway Identification: 07/25
    Length: 12002 ft
    Width: 200 ft
    Surface: CONCRETE-GOOD CONDITION
    Edge lights: High Intensity

    Treatment: NONE
    Weight: PCN 71 /R/B/W/T

     Runway: 07   Runway: 25
    Mag heading: 74°Mag heading: 254°
    Rwy Slope: -.35% DownRwy Slope: .35% Up
    Approach: Approach: ILS
    Pattern: Left TrafficPattern: Right Traffic
    Markings: NONPRECISION INSTRUMENTMarkings: PRECISION INSTRUMENT
    Marking Condition: GOODMarking Condition: GOOD
    Arresting Dev: Arresting Dev:
    Lat & Long: N3437.8  W11806.8Lat. & Long.: N3438.0  W11804.4
    Elev: 2540.2 ft. MSLElev: 2498.7 ft. MSL
    TCH: 78 ft. AGLTCH: 76 ft. AGL
    Visual Glide Path: 3.00 degreesVisual Glide Path: 3.00 degrees
    Displaced Threshold: NoDisplaced Threshold: No
    Touchdown Zone: YESTouchdown Zone: YES
    Touchdown Elev.: 2540.2 feetTouchdown Elev.: 2503.4 feet
    Visual Glide Slope: 4-Light PAPI on LEFT side of Runway; UNUSBL BYD 5.0 NM DUE TO TRRN.Visual Glide Slope: 4-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 Category:
    Declared Distances: Declared Distances:
    Runway Identification: 072/252
    Length: 6000 ft
    Width: 75 ft
    Surface: CONCRETE
    Edge lights:

    Treatment: NONE
    Weight: PCN 97 /R/B/W/T

     Runway: 072   Runway: 252
    Mag heading: N/AMag heading: N/A
    Approach: Approach:
    Pattern: Left TrafficPattern: Left Traffic
    Markings: Markings:
    Marking Condition: Marking Condition:
    Arresting Dev: Arresting Dev:
    Lat & Long:   Lat. & Long.:   
    Elev: N/AElev: N/A
    TCH: TCH:
    Visual Glide Path: Visual Glide Path:
    Displaced Threshold: NoDisplaced Threshold: No
    Touchdown Zone: NOTouchdown Zone: NO
    Touchdown Elev.: Touchdown Elev.:
    Visual Glide Slope: Visual Glide Slope:
    RVR Equipment: RVR Equipment:
    RVV Equipment: NORVV Equipment: NO
    Approach Lights: Approach Lights:
    REIL: NOREIL: NO
    Centerline Lights: NOCenterline Lights: NO
    Touchdown lights: NOTouchdown lights: NO
    Runway Category: Runway Category:
    Declared Distances: Declared Distances:
    C:33/P: