Runway 22 at KPMD is the 22 end of the runway at Palmdale USAF Plant 42 in Palmdale, California. The opposite end is Runway 04. This end has a magnetic heading of 232°. Runway 22 is 12,001 ft long and 150 ft wide. Surface is concrete. Pattern direction is left traffic. No ILS is published for Runway 22. The field elevation at KPMD is 2,542.5 ft MSL. Threshold elevation for Runway 22 is 2,491.1 ft MSL. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for NOTAM and runway condition before departure.
Wind component for Runway 22
Based on the current METAR wind at KPMD.
- Headwind
- 16.2 kt
- Crosswind
- 5.3 kt RIGHT
- Rel. angle
- 18°
- Favorability
- excellent
Pattern entry · RWY 22
LEFT TRAFFICTraffic pattern · Runway 22
LEFT-hand pattern on the south/east side. Tower-controlled. Follow ATC instructions for pattern entry.
- Upwind: climb runway heading 220°M
- Crosswind: turn left to 130°M
- Downwind: parallel runway, opposite direction (40°M)
- Base: perpendicular to runway
- Final: align with 220°M for Runway 22
Frequently asked questions
What is the heading of runway 22 at KPMD?
Runway 22 has a magnetic heading of 232°.
What is the length of runway 22 at KPMD?
Runway 22 is 12,001 ft long.
What is the surface of runway 22 at KPMD?
Runway 22 has a concrete surface.
Is runway 22 at KPMD left or right traffic?
Runway 22 uses left traffic.
Does runway 22 have an ILS approach at KPMD?
No ILS is published for Runway 22.
What is the opposite end of runway 22 at KPMD?
The opposite end is Runway 04.