FAA Information Effective: May 15, 2025
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(KPMD) Palmdale USAF Plant 42 Airport
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Palmdale, CA
(661) 275-9342
Overview
Attendance:
Attended
Year-round, 7 Days a Week,1330-0600Z++
FAA
Elevation:
2,543 ft (Surveyed)
Tower:
When Atct Clsd Arpt Clsd To All Tfc Without Written Apvl, Due To Military Ops During Tower Closure.
FAA
Tower Hrs: OPR 1330-0600Z++.
FAA
Airspace:
CLASS D SVC 1330-0600Z++; OTHER TIMES CLASS G
FAA
Fees:
None
Timezone:
PDT (UTC-07:00)
Sunrise-Sunset:
5:41 am - 8:02 pm
Evening-Morning Civil Twilight:
8:31 pm
(Today)
(Today)
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5:12 am
(Tomorrow)
(Tomorrow)
Runway
Satellite
Sectional
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(661) 274-0884
(661) 267-5300
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Runway 07/25
Dimensions:
12,002 × 200 ft
(3,658 × 61 m)
(3,658 × 61 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
n/a
Surface:
concrete, no surface treatment, in good condition
Runway Edge Lights:
High
Comments:
1000 Ft Asph Ovrn Each End; Ovrn Poor Cond Emerg Use Only.
FAA
| Designator: | 07 | 25 |
| Elevation: | 2,540.2 ft | 2,498.7 ft |
| Heading: | 074° magnetic 086° true | 254° magnetic 266° true |
| Gradient: | 0.35% down | 0.35% up |
| Traffic Pattern: | Left Pattern | Right Pattern |
| Markings: | non-precision, in Good condition | precision, in Good condition |
| Approach Lighting: |
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| Displaced Threshold: | n/a | n/a |
| ILS/LOC: | n/a | ILS |
| Obstructions: | n/a | n/a |
| Comments: | Unusbl Byd 5.0 Nm Due to Trrn. FAA | n/a |
Runway 04/22
Dimensions:
12,001 × 150 ft
(3,658 × 46 m)
(3,658 × 46 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
n/a
Surface:
concrete, no surface treatment, in good condition
Runway Edge Lights:
High
Comments:
n/a
| Designator: | 04 | 22 |
| Elevation: | 2,542.5 ft | 2,491.1 ft |
| Heading: | 040° magnetic 052° true | 220° magnetic 232° true |
| Gradient: | 0.43% down | 0.43% up |
| Traffic Pattern: | Right Pattern | Left Pattern |
| Markings: | basic, in Good condition | basic, in Good condition |
| Approach Lighting: |
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| Displaced Threshold: | n/a | n/a |
| ILS/LOC: | n/a | n/a |
| Obstructions: | Hill, 35:1 clearance slope | n/a |
| Comments: | 23000' Fm Thr. FAA Unusbl Byd 5.0 Nm. FAA | n/a |
Runway 072/252
Dimensions:
6,000 × 75 ft
(1,829 × 23 m)
(1,829 × 23 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
n/a
Surface:
concrete, no surface treatment, in excellent condition
Runway Edge Lights:
n/a
Comments:
Ry Used As A Military Assault Strip.
FAA
| Designator: | 072 | 252 |
| Elevation: | n/a | n/a |
| Heading: | n/a | n/a |
| Gradient: | n/a | n/a |
| Traffic Pattern: | Not provided. Assume LEFT traffic pattern | Not provided. Assume LEFT traffic pattern |
| Markings: | n/a | n/a |
| Approach Lighting: | n/a | n/a |
| Displaced Threshold: | n/a | n/a |
| ILS/LOC: | n/a | n/a |
| Obstructions: | n/a | n/a |
| Comments: | n/a | n/a |
TFRs
Location: PMD
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TFR count: 0
NOTAMs
Location: PMD
Please verify all content below using the FAA NOTAM Search Site or with a flight briefer.
NOTAM count: 16 (Partial list shown. Expand to see full list HERE.)
| Number: | Start Date: (UTC) | End Date: (UTC) | Condition: |
|---|---|---|---|
| M0190/25 | 06/02/2025 2149 | 06/05/2025 2149 | M0190/25 NOTAMC M0189/25
A) KPMD |
| 05/015 | 05/31/2025 0034 | 06/15/2025 0034 | OBST POWER LINE LGT (ASN 2010-AWP-7599-OE) 342915N1180705W (8.7NM S PMD) 3451FT (202FT AGL) U/S |
| 5/8287 | 05/11/2025 2000 | IAP PALMDALE USAF PLANT 42, PALMDALE, CA.
ILS OR LOC RWY 25, AMDT 10...
SKKEE FIX MINIMUMS (DME REQUIRED): C… | |
| 5/8285 | 05/11/2025 2000 | IAP PALMDALE USAF PLANT 42, PALMDALE, CA.
RNAV (GPS) RWY 25, AMDT 2...
LNAV/VNAV 2946/HAT443 ALL CATS, VIS 1… | |
| 05/007 | 05/08/2025 1340 | 09/05/2025 1340 | OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1285987) 343202.80N1180503.50W (5.7NM S PMD) 3034.1FT (75.1FT AGL) U/S |
| 05/07/2025 1559 | 07/31/2025 2359 | PILOT CONTROLLED LIGHTING (PCL) UNSERVICEABLE | |
| 5/8289 | 05/11/2025 2000 | IAP PALMDALE USAF PLANT 42, PALMDALE, CA.
RNAV (GPS) RWY 7, ORIG-A...
CIRCLING CATS A/B 3100/HAA 557.
EXCEP… | |
| 05/02/2025 2018 | 07/26/2025 2359 | TWY A TWY P AIRCRAFT TAXIING ON TWY P BTN RWY 25 AND LZ MUST REMAIN ON THE CTL DUE TO POTENTIAL FOD HAZARD. | |
Additional Remarks
All Dept Acft Must File Fpl with P42 Airfield Mgmt Ops.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Bird Haz Potential Exists. Migratory Season Phase II 1 Oct - 31 Mar. Durg Bwc Moderate, Tkof and Lndg Permitted. Durg Bwc Severe, Tkof and Lndg Prohibited.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Caution: Civ Acft May not be Granted Access to Kpmd Class D for Practice Approach or Trsn Over Airport Bdrys.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Caution: Contractor Leased Sites are Intended for Acft Based Therein; Entry Gates and Aprons May not Meet AF Obst Stds.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Caution: Rwy 25 Nstd Mrk: Spot Ldg Zone Mrk Lctd At 6000 Ft Remaining Mrk. Rwy 07-25 Deceptive Sfc Mrk Exceed Standard by Approx 50 Ft.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Caution: Various Acft Test Operations Markings Painted in White on Taxiway Uniform.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Caution: Use Extreme Caution for Unmanned Aerial Systems (Uas) Operations in Vcnty.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Drainage Ditches Parl Rwy 22 Fm Twy S to Twy U.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Fuel: A++ Avbl. No Trans Acft Fuel Svc Avbl. Ltd Fueling Avbl; Govt Acft Only 1600-2300Z++ Mon-Fri. 24 Hr Pn with Airfield Manager Rqr; No Same Day Req; Gas and Go Unavbl. Expect 2+ Hr Delay for Fuel.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Military Use: Assault Ldg Zone Lctd 1St 6,000 East End of Twy B. Rwy 252 Mrk Only for C-130 Assault Opr; One-Way Ldg Only.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Misc: Base Operations Opr 1330-0600Z++, Clsd Federal Hol.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Misc: Comsec Storage Unavbl.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Misc: Flt Plans Must be Filed and Activated with P42 Airfield Mgmt. Use Flt Svc When P42 Airfield Mgmt Clsd.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Misc: Indus Instln - No Trnspn, Lodging or Nml Svc Avbl on Site.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Misc: Winds are Est Due to Fmq-13 Wind Sensors Being Accurate to Within Only +/- 2 Kt. Atc/Wx Will not Incl/Relay Wind Corr Into Fcst/Phraseology. Therefore, Aircrews Will Incorporate A +/- 2 Kt Accuracy Into Their Decision Making Process for Flying Opr.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Offical Business Only. Military Arpt. Civil Use Requires USAF Approval and Dd Form 2400/01/02.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Prkg Ramp Lctd S of Rwy 22 & Twy V not Vsb Fm Atct.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Rstd - Offl Bus Only. Mil Arpt. Civil Use Rqr USAF Apvl and Dd Form 2400/01/02. Prior Permission Required Rqr for Full Stop Ldg Only. Call C661-275-9342.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Rstd: Twy L between Rwy 04/22 and Pax Trml Unlgtd and Usable for Daylt VFR Only.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Rstd: Overnight Prk Unauthd on C-Ramp.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Service-Jasu: Power Cars Unavbl.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Tran Alert (1 of 2): No Fleet Svc Avbl. No Flw Me Svc Avbl. Exp Progressive Taxi to Prk. Aircrew Responsible for Acft Pinning/Safing.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Tran Alert (2 of 2): Unable to Svc Acft with Ordnance. Ltd Grd Support Equipment Avbl. No Potable Water Svc. No Tran Maint Avbl. Gnd Svc Unavbl When Lightning Within 5 Nm.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Unlgt Obstn Surround Afld.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Noise Abatement
Instrument Procedures
Operations & More Information
Lat/Long:
- 34.62939, -118.08455
- 34° 37′ 45.8″ N, 118° 5′ 4.4″ W
- 34° 37.763′ N, 118° 5.073′ W
ARTCC:
Los Angeles (ZLA)
App/Depart Control Facility:
JCF
Chart:
NACO: Los Angeles Sectional
FSS:
Riverside (RAL)
1-800-WX-BRIEF
1-800-WX-BRIEF
Wind Indicator:
Yes
Mag Var:
12E (2020)
NOTAM Facility:
Seg Circle:
Yes
Beacon:
Present
Lighting:
Actvt REIL Rwy 04, 07, 22, 25; HIRL Rwy 04/22 & 07/25 - CTAF. PAPI Rwy 04, 07, 22, & 25 on Consly.
FAA
Pattern Altitude:
TPA Ohd 1957 Ft. Rectangular 1457 Ft. Exp Right Tfc Rwy 04, 25.
FAA
Special Operations:
Military Ops
AM
Communications Card
| Type: | Frequency / Phone: | Sector / Comments: | Call Sign: |
|---|---|---|---|
| Approach/Departure | 124.55 | Joshua | |
| ASOS | (661) 272-3798 | Palmdale | |
| ATIS | 118.275 | Palmdale | |
| CTAF | 123.7 | Palmdale | |
| Emergency | 121.5 | Palmdale | |
| Ground Control | 121.9 | Palmdale | |
| Tower | 123.7 | Palmdale |
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Contact Addresses
Airport Manager
Matt Fisher
Palmdale, CA 93550-2196
(661) 275-9342 (Office)
Owner
USAF
Palmdale, CA 93550-2196
(661) 275-9341 (Office)
Remarks:
Chief of USAF Airfield Operations.
FAA
Civilian Airport Contact At 39516 North 25Th Street E, Palmdale, Ca 93550, Currently Closed.
FAA
Ken Neitzel, Flight Director, Phone 661-275-9341.
FAA