Palo Alto Airport of Santa Clara County Airport (KPAO / PAO)
Empty legs and charters from Palo Alto
KPAO airport at a glance
- ICAO code
- KPAO
- IATA code
- PAO
- City
- Palo Alto
- Region
- California
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 4 ft (1 m)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles (UTC-8)
- Coordinates
- 37.4611° N, 122.1150° W
- Empty legs from
- 10
- Empty legs to
- 12
Weather & airport info KPAO
Current weather
Good visual conditions (VFR)observed 03 Nov, 04:47 UTC- Wind
- 3 kt (6 km/h) from south-southeast (160°)
- Visibility
- 10 km or more
- Clouds
- broken clouds at 8,000 ft
- Temperature
- 13 °C (dew point 9 °C)
- Pressure (QNH)
- 1,020 hPa
Original weather report (METAR)
METAR KPAO 030447Z 16003KT 10SM BKN080 13/09 A3011 RMK LAST
Airport
- Elevation
- 4 ft (1 m)
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 06:35 / 17:08 local time
Runways
| Runway | Length | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 744 m (2,441 ft) | asphalt | yes |
Radio frequencies
- Approach: 33.82
- Approach: 121.3
- ATIS: 135.275
- CTAF: 118.6
- Ground: 125
- Tower: 118.6
- UNICOM: 122.95
For information only, not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports. Sources: aviationweather.gov (NOAA), OurAirports.
Airport map KPAO
Full screen →Runways white, taxiways yellow with designators, closed taxiways and runways per NOTAM in red.
Closed per NOTAM: RWY 13/31, TWY AL
Official charts (FAA)
Cycle 2611, valid until 0901Z 11/26/26
Airport diagram (FAA)
Airport diagram (1)
Instrument approaches (1)
Minimums (2)
Other (1)
For information only, not for navigation. Always use current official charts and NOTAMs.
Current NOTAMs for KPAO(7)
NOTAMs (Notices to Air Missions) announce short-term changes at an airport: closed runways or taxiways, unserviceable approach aids, obstacles, airspace restrictions.
- ClosedRunway10/025· until 07 Nov, 15:00 UTC
Runway 13/31 is closed daily from 05:00 to 15:00.
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RWY 13/31 CLSD DLY 0500-1500
Hours: DLY 0500-1500
- ClosedTaxiway10/021· until 07 Nov, 15:00 UTC
All taxiways are closed daily from 05:00 to 15:00. This means aircraft cannot move on the taxiways during these hours.
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TWY ALL CLSD DLY 0500-1500
Hours: DLY 0500-1500
- Out of serviceAerodrome09/029· until 30 Nov, 23:59 UTC
The obstacle lighting for the wind cone at the airport is out of service. This means the wind cone might not be illuminated during darkness or poor visibility.
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AD AP WINDCONE OBST LGT U/S
- Out of serviceRunway09/030· until 30 Nov, 23:59 UTC
Runway 13 runway END ID light out of service
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RWY 13 RWY END ID LGT U/S
- NoticeAirspace10/027· from 03 Nov, 14:00 UTC · until 11 Mar, 21:30 UTC
Drone flights are active in the airspace within a defined area southeast of Palo Alto airport, up to 400 feet above ground. This may affect air traffic in this area.
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AIRSPACE UAS WI AN AREA DEFINED AS 372525.60N1220557.90W (2.4NM SSE PAO) TO 372451N1220558.40W (2.9NM SSE PAO) TO 372426.90N1220529.10W (3.4NM SE PAO) TO 372425.60N1220432.70W (3.7NM SE PAO) TO 372454.20N1220403.20W (3.6NM SE PAO) TO 372524N1220403.90W (3.2NM ESE PAO) TO 372548.60N1220430.30W (2.7NM ESE PAO) TO 372555.40N1220456.20W (2.3NM ESE PAO) TO 372550.90N1220500W (2.4NM SE PAO) TO 372554.70N1220504.40W (2.3NM SE PAO) TO 372550.70N1220508.70W (2.3NM SE PAO) TO 372555.10N1220512.10W (2.2NM SE PAO) TO 372546.10N1220535W (2.2NM SE PAO) TO POINT OF ORIGIN SFC-400FT AGL
- NoticeOther0001/26· until 15 Mar, 21:30 UTC (estimated)
PALO ALTO, PALO ALTO, CA. TAKEOFF MINIMUMS and (obstacle) DEPARTURE PROCEDURES ORIG-B... ADD TAKEOFF obstacle NOTE: runway 13, TEMPORARY crane 2504 ft from DER, 811 ft RIGHT of CENTERLINE, 139 AGL/151 MSL (2025-AWP-2792-OE). TEMP crane 2533 ft from DER, 1109 RIGHT of CENTERLINE, UP to 139 AGL/151 MSL (2025-AWP-2794-OE). TEMP crane, 2279 ft from DER, 826 ft RIGHT of CENTERLINE, UP to 139 AGL/150 MSL (2025-AWP-2793-OE) all OTHER DATA REMAINS as PUBLISHED.
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PALO ALTO, PALO ALTO, CA. TAKEOFF MINIMUMS AND (OBSTACLE) DEPARTURE PROCEDURES ORIG-B... ADD TAKEOFF OBSTACLE NOTE: RWY 13, TEMPORARY CRANE 2504 FT FROM DER, 811 FT RIGHT OF CENTERLINE, 139 AGL/151 MSL (2025-AWP-2792-OE). TEMP CRANE 2533 FT FROM DER, 1109 RIGHT OF CENTERLINE, UP TO 139 AGL/151 MSL (2025-AWP-2794-OE). TEMP CRANE, 2279 FT FROM DER, 826 FT RIGHT OF CENTERLINE, UP TO 139 AGL/150 MSL (2025-AWP-2793-OE) ALL OTHER DATA REMAINS AS PUBLISHED.
- NoticeProcedure1/26· until 15 Mar, 21:30 UTC (estimated)
ODP PALO ALTO, PALO ALTO, CA. TAKEOFF MINIMUMS and (obstacle) DEPARTURE PROCEDURES ORIG-B... ADD TAKEOFF obstacle NOTE: runway 13, TEMPORARY crane 2504 ft from DER, 811 ft RIGHT of CENTERLINE, 139 AGL/151 MSL (2025-AWP-2792-OE). TEMP crane 2533 ft from DER, 1109 RIGHT of CENTERLINE, UP to 139 AGL/151 MSL (2025-AWP-2794-OE). TEMP crane, 2279 ft from DER, 826 ft RIGHT of CENTERLINE, UP to 139 AGL/150 MSL (2025-AWP-2793-OE) all OTHER DATA REMAINS as PUBLISHED. 16 Oct 21:31 UTC -2803152130EST
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ODP PALO ALTO, PALO ALTO, CA. TAKEOFF MINIMUMS AND (OBSTACLE) DEPARTURE PROCEDURES ORIG-B... ADD TAKEOFF OBSTACLE NOTE: RWY 13, TEMPORARY CRANE 2504 FT FROM DER, 811 FT RIGHT OF CENTERLINE, 139 AGL/151 MSL (2025-AWP-2792-OE). TEMP CRANE 2533 FT FROM DER, 1109 RIGHT OF CENTERLINE, UP TO 139 AGL/151 MSL (2025-AWP-2794-OE). TEMP CRANE, 2279 FT FROM DER, 826 FT RIGHT OF CENTERLINE, UP TO 139 AGL/150 MSL (2025-AWP-2793-OE) ALL OTHER DATA REMAINS AS PUBLISHED. 2610162131-2803152130EST
Q) KZOA/undefined/NBO/A/000/999/3727N12206W005 A) KPAO B) 2610162131 C) 2803152130EST E) PAO PALO ALTO, PALO ALTO, CA. TAKEOFF MINIMUMS AND (OBSTACLE) DEPARTURE PROCEDURES ORIG-B... ADD TAKEOFF OBSTACLE NOTE: RWY 13, TEMPORARY CRANE 2504 FT FROM DER, 811 FT RIGHT OF CENTERLINE, 139 AGL/151 MSL (2025-AWP-2792-OE). TEMP CRANE 2533 FT FROM DER, 1109 RIGHT OF CENTERLINE, UP TO 139 AGL/151 MSL (2025-AWP-2794-OE). TEMP CRANE, 2279 FT FROM DER, 826 FT RIGHT OF CENTERLINE, UP TO 139 AGL/150 MSL (2025-AWP-2793-OE) ALL OTHER DATA REMAINS AS PUBLISHED.
For information only, not for flight planning or operational use. Always rely on an official pre-flight briefing. This list may be incomplete or out of date. Explanations and expanded abbreviations are generated automatically. The original text is authoritative. Source: FAA NOTAM Management Service (SWIM).
Private jet traffic in Palo Alto Airport of Santa Clara County (last 30 days)
- Arrivals
- 89
- Departures
- 85
- Different jets
- 35
Most frequent origins: Monterey Peninsula Airport (5), San Carlos Airport (4), Camarillo Airport (4), Reno Tahoe International Airport (4), Yolo County Davis Woodland Winters Airport (3).
Most frequent destinations: San Carlos Airport (4), Monterey Peninsula Airport (4), Camarillo Airport (3), Buchanan Field (3), Beale Air Force Base (3).
Most common aircraft types: Pilatus PC-12 (106), Daher TBM 700 (15), Daher TBM 900–960 (14), Beechcraft King Air 200/250 (11), Piper M500/M600 (8).
Friday is the busiest day.
Our own analysis of public ADS-B signals from business jets. Not every flight is received, and jets with a removal request are excluded.
Charter operators based here
Operators with a base at this airport.
- Centurion Flight ServicesTurboprop, Piston aircraft
- Whitecap AviationTurboprop
Empty legs from KPAO
10 departures available
- Wed, Nov 409:02Palo AltoKPAO · Palo Alto AirportSacramentoKSAC · Sacramento Executive AirportPilatus PC-128—$2,0904NovPalo Alto → SacramentoKPAO → KSAC · 09:02Pilatus PC-12 · 8 seats$2,090
- Sat, Nov 708:12Palo AltoKPAO · Palo Alto AirportCrescent CityKCEC · Jack Mc Namara Field AirportPilatus PC-128—$2,3107NovPalo Alto → Crescent CityKPAO → KCEC · 08:12Pilatus PC-12 · 8 seats$2,310
- Sun, Nov 812:13Palo AltoKPAO · Palo Alto AirportTruckeeKTRK · Truckee Tahoe AirportPilatus PC-128—$2,2008NovPalo Alto → TruckeeKPAO → KTRK · 12:13Pilatus PC-12 · 8 seats$2,200
- Sun, Nov 806:21Palo AltoKPAO · Palo Alto AirportBandonKS05 · Bandon State AirportPilatus PC-128—$3,5208NovPalo Alto → BandonKPAO → KS05 · 06:21Pilatus PC-12 · 8 seats$3,520
- Mon, Nov 916:28Palo AltoKPAO · Palo Alto AirportSanta RosaKSTS · Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County AirportPilatus PC-128—$1,8709NovPalo Alto → Santa RosaKPAO → KSTS · 16:28Pilatus PC-12 · 8 seats$1,870
- Fri, Nov 1315:09Palo AltoKPAO · Palo Alto AirportMontereyKMRY · Monterey Peninsula AirportPilatus PC-128—$1,76013NovPalo Alto → MontereyKPAO → KMRY · 15:09Pilatus PC-12 · 8 seats$1,760
Mon, Nov 1614:09Palo AltoKPAO · Palo Alto AirportMontereyKMRY · Monterey Peninsula AirportPilatus PC 128—$1,90116NovPalo Alto → MontereyKPAO → KMRY · 14:09Pilatus PC 12 · 8 seats$1,901- Tue, Nov 1709:00Palo AltoKPAO · Palo Alto AirportFriday HarborKFHR · Friday Harbor AirportPilatus PC-128—$7,26017NovPalo Alto → Friday HarborKPAO → KFHR · 09:00Pilatus PC-12 · 8 seats$7,260
Thu, Nov 1916:00Palo AltoKPAO · Palo Alto AirportFriday HarborKFHR · Friday Harbor AirportPilatus PC 128—$4,97419NovPalo Alto → Friday HarborKPAO → KFHR · 16:00Pilatus PC 12 · 8 seats$4,974
KPAO · Palo Alto Airport* Total price incl. 10% service fee, converted to your selected currency. Price subject to operator confirmation.
Empty legs to KPAO
12 arrivals available
- Wed, Nov 419:30TruckeeKTRK · Truckee Tahoe AirportPalo AltoKPAO · Palo Alto AirportPilatus PC-128—$2,0904NovTruckee → Palo AltoKTRK → KPAO · 19:30Pilatus PC-12 · 8 seats$2,090
- Wed, Nov 411:59BandonKS05 · Bandon State AirportPalo AltoKPAO · Palo Alto AirportPilatus PC-128—$3,0804NovBandon → Palo AltoKS05 → KPAO · 11:59Pilatus PC-12 · 8 seats$3,080
- Fri, Nov 613:30TruckeeKTRK · Truckee Tahoe AirportPalo AltoKPAO · Palo Alto AirportPilatus PC-128—$2,6406NovTruckee → Palo AltoKTRK → KPAO · 13:30Pilatus PC-12 · 8 seats$2,640
- Sat, Nov 712:45Bermuda DunesKUDD · Bermuda Dunes AirportPalo AltoKPAO · Palo Alto AirportPilatus PC-128—$4,1807NovBermuda Dunes → Palo AltoKUDD → KPAO · 12:45Pilatus PC-12 · 8 seats$4,180
- Sun, Nov 810:13SacramentoKSAC · Sacramento Executive AirportPalo AltoKPAO · Palo Alto AirportPilatus PC-128—$2,2008NovSacramento → Palo AltoKSAC → KPAO · 10:13Pilatus PC-12 · 8 seats$2,200
- Sun, Nov 818:00TruckeeKTRK · Truckee Tahoe AirportPalo AltoKPAO · Palo Alto AirportPilatus PC-128—$2,2008NovTruckee → Palo AltoKTRK → KPAO · 18:00Pilatus PC-12 · 8 seats$2,200
- Mon, Nov 919:30Santa AnaKSNA · John Wayne Orange County International AirportPalo AltoKPAO · Palo Alto AirportPilatus PC-128—$3,6309NovSanta Ana → Palo AltoKSNA → KPAO · 19:30Pilatus PC-12 · 8 seats$3,630
- Mon, Nov 912:30TruckeeKTRK · Truckee Tahoe AirportPalo AltoKPAO · Palo Alto AirportPilatus PC 128—$1,3659NovTruckee → Palo AltoKTRK → KPAO · 12:30Pilatus PC 12 · 8 seats$1,365
- Wed, Nov 1111:30Palm SpringsKPSP · Palm Springs International AirportPalo AltoKPAO · Palo Alto AirportPilatus PC-128—$4,29011NovPalm Springs → Palo AltoKPSP → KPAO · 11:30Pilatus PC-12 · 8 seats$4,290
* Total price incl. 10% service fee, converted to your selected currency. Price subject to operator confirmation.
Map: Palo Alto Airport
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About the airport
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KPAO airport FAQ
Are there any restrictions at Palo Alto airport (KPAO) today?
There are currently 6 valid NOTAMs for Palo Alto (KPAO). According to NOTAM, at least one runway or the aerodrome itself is closed. Affected: Runway: closed; Taxiway: closed; Aerodrome: out of service; Runway: out of service. 1 more NOTAM starts in the coming days. For information only, not for flight planning or operational use. Always rely on an official pre-flight briefing. This list may be incomplete or out of date.
What is the weather at Palo Alto airport (KPAO)?
According to the latest weather report for KPAO (METAR, 03 Nov, 04:47 UTC): Good visual conditions (VFR). Wind 3 kt (6 km/h) from south-southeast (160°), visibility 10 km or more, temperature 13 °C (dew point 9 °C). For information only, not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports.
How long are the runways at Palo Alto airport (KPAO)?
Palo Alto (KPAO) has one runway: runway 13/31 with 744 m (2,441 ft), asphalt.
What are the radio frequencies at Palo Alto airport (KPAO)?
Frequencies at KPAO: Tower 118.6 MHz, Ground 125 MHz and ATIS 135.275 MHz. For information only. Always rely on the published AIP.
What are the airport codes of Palo Alto Airport of Santa Clara County?
The ICAO code is KPAO and the IATA code is PAO. ICAO codes are used by air traffic control and pilots, e.g. in flight plans; IATA codes appear on tickets and baggage tags.
What is the elevation of KPAO airport?
Palo Alto Airport of Santa Clara County sits at 4 ft (1 m) above sea level. Local time zone: America/Los Angeles.
Can I fly to KPAO by private jet?
Whether a private jet can operate into Palo Alto Airport of Santa Clara County depends on runway length, opening hours, customs and immigration rules as well as slot and handling availability, among other things. PrivJet checks this with the operating carrier for every request.
Are there empty legs from or to KPAO?
There are currently 10 empty legs departing from and 12 arriving at Palo Alto Airport of Santa Clara County. Empty legs are repositioning flights at heavily reduced prices; the list is updated several times a day.