Palo Alto (KPAO)
Towered public-use airport serving Palo Alto, California, at 7 ft elevation.
Elevation7 ft
ControlTowered
Longest runway2,441 ft
Magnetic variation15° E
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Live weather
Forecast (TAF)
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Frequencies
| ATIS | 135.275 |
|---|---|
| CTAF | 118.6 |
| UNICOM | 122.95 |
| Ground | 125.0 |
| Tower | 118.6 |
| Approach | 121.3 Norcal |
| Departure | 121.3 Norcal |
Runways
| Runway | Size | Surface | Lights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 2,441 × 70 ft | Asphalt | Medium intensity |
Fuel: 100LL, A. Sectional: San Francisco.
Runway diagram
Drawn to scale from FAA runway-end data, true north up. ᴿ = right-hand traffic pattern for runway 31. Not for navigation: use the official FAA airport diagram and Chart Supplement.
Nearby airports
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Before you fly here
- Read the FAA Chart Supplement entry for PAO: traffic pattern, CTAF/UNICOM, hours, fuel and remarks.
- Check NOTAMs and get a weather briefing at 1800wxbrief.com.
- Study the airport diagram and the sectional around KPAO for airspace and terrain.
- More detail: AirNav · SkyVector
Airport data from the FAA National Airspace System Resource (NASR) subscription effective Oct 1, 2026; magnetic variation as published for 1995. Weather is live from aviationweather.gov. Always confirm with current official sources before flight. This guide is a study aid.