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Palmdale Regional/USAF Plant 42 Airport (KPMD / PMD)

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KPMD airport at a glance

ICAO code: KPMD
IATA code: PMD
City: Palmdale
Region: California
Country: United States
Elevation: 2,543 ft (775 m)
Time zone: America/Los Angeles (UTC-8)
Coordinates: 34.6294° N, 118.0850° W
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Weather & airport info KPMD

Current weather

Good visual conditions (VFR)observed 03 Nov, 17:53 UTC

Wind: Calm
Visibility: 10 km or more
Clouds: no significant clouds
Temperature: 15 °C (dew point 2 °C)
Pressure (QNH): 1,020 hPa

Original weather report (METAR)

METAR KPMD 031753Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 15/02 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP196 T01500017 10150 20039 50000

Airport

Elevation: 2,543 ft (775 m)
Sunrise / Sunset: 06:14 / 16:57 local time

Runways

Runway	Length	Surface	Lighted
07/25	3,658 m (12,002 ft)	concrete	yes
04/22	3,658 m (12,001 ft)	concrete	yes
072/252	1,829 m (6,000 ft)	concrete	no

Radio frequencies

CTAF: 123.7
Ground: 121.9
Tower: 123.7

For information only, not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports. Sources: aviationweather.gov (NOAA), OurAirports.

Airport map KPMD

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Runways white, taxiways yellow with designators, closed taxiways and runways per NOTAM in red.

RunwayTaxiwayclosed (NOTAM)Map data: © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap, imagery © Maxar

Closed per NOTAM: TWY R* (* partly closed)

Official charts (FAA)

Cycle 2611, valid until 0901Z 11/26/26

Airport diagram (FAA)

Airport diagram (1)

AIRPORT DIAGRAM

Instrument approaches (7)

Minimums (2)

For information only, not for navigation. Always use current official charts and NOTAMs.

Current NOTAMs for KPMD(7)

NOTAMs (Notices to Air Missions) announce short-term changes at an airport: closed runways or taxiways, unserviceable approach aids, obstacles, airspace restrictions.

Out of serviceObstacle lights: unserviceableA0127/26· until 16 Nov, 13:28 UTC
A tower light 6.5 nautical miles southwest of the airport is out of service. Its top is 3328 ft above sea level, 125 ft above ground.
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TOWER LGT (ASN 2010-AWP-4477-O 343358N1181130W (6.5NM SW PMD) 3328FT (125FT AGL) U/S
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A0127/26 NOTAMN
Q) KZLA/QOLAS/IV/M/E/000/999/3433N11811W001
A) KPMD
B) 2611021328
C) 2611161328
E) TOWER LGT (ASN 2010-AWP-4477-OE) 343358N1181130W (6.5NM SW PMD) 3328FT (125FT AGL) U/S
```
Out of serviceObstacle lights: unserviceableA0125/26· until 13 Nov, 21:15 UTC
A tower 6.5 nautical miles southwest of the airport has a light that is out of service. Its top is 3593 feet above sea level, 165 feet above ground.
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TOWER LGT (ASN 2010-AWP-4479-O 343339N1181110W (6.5NM SW PMD) 3593FT (165FT AGL) U/S
```
A0125/26 NOTAMN
Q) KZLA/QOLAS/IV/M/E/000/999/3433N11811W001
A) KPMD
B) 2610302115
C) 2611132115
E) TOWER LGT (ASN 2010-AWP-4479-OE) 343339N1181110W (6.5NM SW PMD) 3593FT (165FT AGL) U/S
```
Out of serviceObstacle lights: unserviceableA0123/26· until 13 Nov, 21:11 UTC
A tower light 6.5 nautical miles southwest of the airport is out of service. Its top is 3555 feet above sea level, 184 feet above ground.
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TOWER LGT (ASN 2010-AWP-4481-O 343328N1181058W (6.5NM SW PMD) 3555FT (184FT AGL) U/S
```
A0123/26 NOTAMN
Q) KZLA/QOLAS/IV/M/E/000/999/3433N11810W001
A) KPMD
B) 2610302111
C) 2611132111
E) TOWER LGT (ASN 2010-AWP-4481-OE) 343328N1181058W (6.5NM SW PMD) 3555FT (184FT AGL) U/S
```
ClosedTaxiway: closedM0373/26· until 30 Nov, 23:59 UTC
Taxiway R BETWEEN taxiway E and runway 04/22 closed
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TWY R BETWEEN TWY E AND RWY 04/22 CLSD
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M0373/26 NOTAMN
Q) ZLA/QMXLC/IV/NBO/A/000/999/3437N11805W005
A) KPMD
B) 2610292033
C) 2611302359
E) TWY R BETWEEN TWY E AND RWY 04/22 CLSD
```
Out of serviceObstacle lights: unserviceableA0121/26· until 11 Nov, 21:55 UTC
A tower light (ASN 2010-AWP-4476-O) 6.5 nautical miles southwest of the airport, with its top at 3231 feet above sea level and 170 feet above ground, is out of service.
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TOWER LGT (ASN 2010-AWP-4476-O 343406N1181139W (6.5NM SW PMD) 3231FT (170FT AGL) U/S
```
A0121/26 NOTAMN
Q) KZLA/QOLAS/IV/M/E/000/999/3434N11811W001
A) KPMD
B) 2610282155
C) 2611112155
E) TOWER LGT (ASN 2010-AWP-4476-OE) 343406N1181139W (6.5NM SW PMD) 3231FT (170FT AGL) U/S
```
NoticeOtherM0379/26· until 04 Nov, 01:00 UTC
Runway 7/25 personnel and equipment MIDFIELD 1300' south of runway CENTERLINE, 35' HIGH DRILL RIG.
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RUNWAY 7/25 PERSONNEL AND EQUIPMENT MIDFIELD 1300' SOUTH OF RUNWAY CENTERLINE, 35' HIGH DRILL RIG.
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M0379/26 NOTAMN
Q) ZLA/QXXXX/IV/NBO/A/000/999/3437N11805W005
A) KPMD
B) 2611031753
C) 2611040100
E) RUNWAY 7/25 PERSONNEL AND EQUIPMENT MIDFIELD 1300' SOUTH OF RUNWAY CENTERLINE, 35' HIGH DRILL RIG.
```
NoticeAerodromeM0328/26· until 30 Nov, 23:59 UTC
Bird Aircraft Strike Hazard (BASH) Phase II is active from October 1st to November 30th. This indicates an increased risk of bird strikes.
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BASH PHASE II (1OCT - 30 NOV).
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M0328/26 NOTAMN Q) ZLA/QFAXX/IV/NBO/A/000/999/3437N11805W005 A) KPMD B) 2610011839 C) 2611302359 E) BASH PHASE II (1OCT - 30 NOV).
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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 Palmdale Regional/USAF Plant 42 Airport (last 30 days)

Arrivals: 103
Departures: 76
Different jets: 7

Most frequent origins: Los Angeles International Airport (49), Montgomery Field (45).

Most frequent destinations: Los Angeles International Airport (36), Montgomery Field (34).

Most common aircraft types: Beechcraft King Air 300 (104), Beechcraft King Air 350 (68), Pilatus PC-12 (4).

Monday 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.

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About the airport

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KPMD airport FAQ

Are there any restrictions at Palmdale airport (KPMD) today?

There are currently 7 valid NOTAMs for Palmdale (KPMD). Affected: Taxiway: closed; Obstacle lights: unserviceable. 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 Palmdale airport (KPMD)?

According to the latest weather report for KPMD (METAR, 03 Nov, 17:53 UTC): Good visual conditions (VFR). Wind Calm, visibility 10 km or more, temperature 15 °C (dew point 2 °C). For information only, not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports.

How long are the runways at Palmdale airport (KPMD)?

Palmdale (KPMD) has 3 runways: runway 07/25 with 3,658 m (12,002 ft), concrete, runway 04/22 with 3,658 m (12,001 ft), concrete and runway 072/252 with 1,829 m (6,000 ft), concrete. The longest is 3,658 m.

What are the radio frequencies at Palmdale airport (KPMD)?

Frequencies at KPMD: Tower 123.7 MHz and Ground 121.9 MHz. For information only. Always rely on the published AIP.

What are the airport codes of Palmdale Regional/USAF Plant 42 Airport?

The ICAO code is KPMD and the IATA code is PMD. 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 KPMD airport?

Palmdale Regional/USAF Plant 42 Airport sits at 2,543 ft (775 m) above sea level. Local time zone: America/Los Angeles.

Can I fly to KPMD by private jet?

Whether a private jet can operate into Palmdale Regional/USAF Plant 42 Airport 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.

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