KPSP

VFR

PALM SPRINGS INTL

PALM SPRINGS · CALIFORNIA

Elev
476.6'
Longest RWY
10,000'13R/31L
Tower
06:00–23:00
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR20:53Z
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Before you fly into KPSP
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
06:00–23:00 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
1,476.6'
MSL · field 476.6' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 31L
H/W +9 · X/W 1 kt R

METAR & TAF KPSP

Current METAR

Observed 20:53Z

KPSP 272053Z 33009G24KT 10SM CLR 23/02 A2991 RMK AO2 PK WND 34026/2023 SLP127 T02280017 58014
Wind
330° @ 9G24 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
23°C / 2°C
Altimeter
29.91 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,563 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
2 NM E
VFR sectional
LOS ANGELES
ARTCC
ZLA · LOS ANGELES
NOTAM facility
PSP (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
HARRY BARRETT
Address
3400 E. TAHQUITZ-CANYON WAY, SUITE OFC, PALM SPRINGS CA 92262

Flight service · Hours

FSS RAL
RIVERSIDE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • ALL

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
ATIS / D-ATIS
Clearance / Ground
Tower / Local
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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330° · 9 kt
RWY 31L
310°M
Head/Tail
+9 kt
Crosswind
1 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 31L

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 31L · 310° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 1,477 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
13R/31LFavored130° / 310°10,000 ftASPH31L R
13L/31R130° / 310°4,953 ftASPH31R R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
13R10,000'10,000'9,857'6,857'PAPI 4-box left(3°)
31L10,000'10,000'10,000'8,500'PAPI 4-box right(3°)
13L4,953'4,953'4,953'4,953'PAPI 4-box left(3.2°)
31R4,953'4,953'4,953'4,953'PAPI 4-box left(3.2°)

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) Z RWY 31L
KPSP · IAP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LLA
Oxygen (bottled)
Low pressure
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AFRT,CHTR,INSTR,RNTL,SALES

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
Yes

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • Noise sensitive area in all quadrants; exercise quiet flight procedures. For further information contact the duty supervisor at (760) 318-3820.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery when the tower is closed, contact SoCal Approach at 800-448-3724.Show FAA
  • No formation landings or takeoffs or overhead maneuvers are permitted.Show FAA
  • Access to and from the FBO ramp via taxiway G is limited to aircraft with wingspan of less than 40 feet.Show FAA
  • Runway 13R is designated as the calm wind runway.Show FAA
  • Do not mistake center taxiway C as runway 13R/31L.Show FAA
  • Runway 13L/31R has lighted distance remaining markers on the east side only. Runway 13R/31L has lighted distance remaining markers on the west side only.Show FAA
  • Lengthy engine idling and run-ups on the ramp area are prohibited. Contact airport operations at 760-318-3820 for noise mediation procedures.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • When the tower is closed, activate REIL on runways 13R and 31L, PAPI on runways 13R and 31L, and HIRL on runway 13R/31L using CTAF. REIL is available on runways 13L and 31R, PAPI on runways 13L and 31R, MIRL on runway 13L/31R. Taxiway E is not lighted when the tower is closed.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 13L/31RPavement classification rating value is 140/F/C/X/T for runway 13L/31R.Show FAA
  • 13R/31LThe pavement classification number value for runway 13R/31L is 450/F/B/X/T.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 13RThere is rising terrain north of the approach end of runway 13R.Show FAA
  • 31RRunway 31R is unusable beyond 8 degrees right of centerline and beyond 4 nautical miles from the threshold due to mountainous terrain.Show FAA
  • 31LRunway 31L PAPI is unusable beyond 4 nautical miles from the threshold due to mountainous terrain.Show FAA
  • 13RRunway 13R is unusable beyond 9 degrees left of the centerline.Show FAA
  • 31LThe approach clearance slope ratio is 50 to 1 to the displaced threshold on runway 31L.Show FAA
  • 13RThe approach clearance slope ratio is 50 to 1 to the displaced threshold on runway 13R.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Traffic pattern altitude is 1,500 feet above ground level for large aircraft and 1,000 feet above ground level for small aircraft.Show FAA
  • U.S. Customs is available 24 hours; 4 hours prior notification required. Call (760) 318-3880, fax 3883.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · KPSP

Answer card
ICAO
KPSP
Name
PALM SPRINGS INTL
Location
PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
Elevation
476.6 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,476.6 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 0600-2300
Total runways
2
Longest runway
13R/31L · 10,000 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
17
Magnetic variation
13°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
330° at 9 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 31L

Palm Springs Intl is in Palm Springs, California. Field elevation is 476.6 ft MSL. The airport has two asphalt runways. The longest is 13R/31L at 10,000 ft. The control tower is open from 0600 to 2300. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is 1,500 ft AGL for large aircraft. Pattern altitude is 1,000 ft AGL for small aircraft. That matters here because the airport sits in a noise-sensitive area in all quadrants. Fly quiet and keep the published restrictions in mind. Formation landings, formation takeoffs and overhead maneuvers are not permitted. Runway 13R is the calm wind runway. There is rising terrain north of the approach end of runway 13R. Runway 31L PAPI is unusable beyond 4 NM from the threshold because of mountainous terrain.

Atlantic Aviation and Signature Aviation are on the field. Both carry 100LL and Jet A. When the tower is closed, use CTAF for the published lighting setup. Taxiway E is not lighted when the tower is closed. U.S. Customs is available 24 hours with 4 hours prior notification. Access to and from the FBO ramp via taxiway G is limited to aircraft with wingspan under 40 feet. Do not mistake center taxiway C for runway 13R/31L.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KPSP?
Pattern altitude is 1,500 ft AGL for large aircraft. Pattern altitude is 1,000 ft AGL for small aircraft.
What are the tower hours at Palm Springs Intl?
The control tower is open from 0600 to 2300.
Does KPSP have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for KPSP. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you go.
What is the longest runway at KPSP?
Runway 13R/31L is the longest runway. It is 10,000 ft long and asphalt.
Which FBOs are on the field at KPSP?
Atlantic Aviation and Signature Aviation are on the field. Both carry 100LL and Jet A.
Is there a noise abatement procedure at KPSP?
Yes. The field is noise sensitive in all quadrants. Use quiet flight procedures and contact the duty supervisor at (760) 318-3820 for further information.
Is U.S. Customs available at KPSP?
Yes. U.S. Customs is available 24 hours. Four hours prior notification is required. Call (760) 318-3880 or fax 3883.
Can I use runway 13R when the wind is calm?
Runway 13R is designated as the calm wind runway. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement and tower instructions before departure or arrival.

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