Runways · KPMD

Runways at PALMDALE USAF PLANT 42 headings length surface and ILS (KPMD)

PALMDALE USAF PLANT 42 · PALMDALE, CALIFORNIA

Runway system
Towered
2
runways
Longest
12,002 ft
ILS
1
Surface
CONC

KPMD at Palmdale, California has 2 runways. The longest is 07/25 at 12,002 ft by 200 ft, with a concrete surface. The other runway is 04/22 at 12,001 ft by 150 ft, also concrete. Runway 25 has ILS. The field elevation is 2,542.5 ft MSL. A control tower is in operation from 1330-0600Z++. No runway-specific noise abatement notes are published. No LAHSO notes are published. For current runway use, check the current FAA Chart Supplement and aviationweather for live METAR/TAF.

Wind & favored runway

Favored end is picked from the current METAR wind at KPMD.

Runway & wind

tap a runway
250° · 16 kt
RWY 25
254°M
Head/Tail
+15 kt
Crosswind
4 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 25

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 25 · 254° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 3,543 ft MSL

All runways

RunwayHeading (°M)LengthWidthSurfaceTraffic
07/2574° / 254°12,002 ft200 ftCONC25 R
04/2240° / 220°12,001 ft150 ftCONC04 R

Traffic pattern

Pattern altitude is not published. Use standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston aircraft unless ATC assigns otherwise. This field is tower-controlled, so ATC sequences the pattern. Right traffic is published for runway 25. Right traffic is also published for runway 04. No other pattern notes are published. Expect tower instructions to drive traffic flow and runway assignment.

Every end, one page

Each runway end has its own page with wind component, traffic pattern geometry and ILS for that specific direction.

Frequently asked questions

How many runways does KPMD have?
KPMD has 2 runways.
What is the longest runway at KPMD?
Runway 07/25 is the longest runway at 12,002 ft.
What surface is used at KPMD?
Both runways at KPMD are concrete.
Does KPMD have ILS?
Yes. ILS is published for runway 25.
Is KPMD tower controlled?
Yes. The control tower is open OPR 1330-0600Z++.
Does KPMD have right traffic?
Yes. Right traffic is published for runway 25 and runway 04.