Runway 04 at KPMD is the 04 end of the runway at Palmdale USAF Plant 42 in Palmdale, California. The opposite end is Runway 22. Runway 04 has a magnetic heading of 52°. Length is 12,001 ft. Surface is concrete.
Pattern direction for this end is right traffic. No ILS is published for Runway 04. Field elevation and threshold elevation are both 2,542.5 ft MSL. The airport is KPMD, Palmdale USAF Plant 42. Tower service is available.
Use the current FAA Chart Supplement for current NOTAM and runway condition before departure.
Wind component for Runway 04
Based on the current METAR wind at KPMD.
- Headwind
- -16.2 kt
- Crosswind
- 5.3 kt LEFT
- Rel. angle
- 162°
- Favorability
- challenging
Pattern entry · RWY 22
LEFT TRAFFICTraffic pattern · Runway 04
RIGHT-hand pattern on the north/west side. Tower-controlled. Follow ATC instructions for pattern entry.
- Upwind: climb runway heading 40°M
- Crosswind: turn right to 130°M
- Downwind: parallel runway, opposite direction (220°M)
- Base: perpendicular to runway
- Final: align with 40°M for Runway 04
Frequently asked questions
What is the heading of Runway 04 at KPMD?
Runway 04 has a magnetic heading of 52°. That is the published heading for this end.
Is Runway 04 at KPMD left or right traffic?
Runway 04 uses right traffic.
What is the length of Runway 04 at KPMD?
Runway 04 is 12,001 ft long.
What is the surface of Runway 04 at KPMD?
The surface is concrete.
Does Runway 04 have an ILS approach at KPMD?
No ILS is published for Runway 04.
What is the opposite end of Runway 04 at KPMD?
The opposite end is Runway 22.