Palo Alto (KPAO)
Airport Information
Palo Alto Pilot Reviews:
Mark A.
December 12, 2025Airport Transient Fees - Part 135 $25 up to 3,500 lbs., $27 3,501-5,200 lbs., $49 5,201-10,200 lbs., $95 10,201-17,000 lbs.
justin_375
November 28, 2025Be mindful transient parking 0-8 hours is $5.50 (even if only dropping off a passenger), daily charge of $14 over 8 hours. Settle prior to leaving by scanning a QR code posted on the terminal facility fence or face a $16.50 "convenience charge" sent to you.
Jeremiah H.
November 21, 2025New transient parking process, must scan Altaport QR code on ramp/terminal to check in and check out, and must pay prior to departure or extra fee added.
FBOs & Fuel
Remarks
+100 ft transmission twrs E of airport.
Airport rstrd by airport opr to aircraft with max certd wt of 12500 lbs or less.
Airport scty prods in efct.
APT Lighting Schedule: Airport lights operate continuously when atct closed.
Be alert for pedestrains xng a dike road 8 ft high and 300 ft from runway 13 end.
Birds on and in vicinity of ap.
Cons pedestrian/vehicle act on aircraft taxi lanes not designated as taxiway mov areas.
For cd when atct is closed contact norcal approach at 916-361-3748.
Fuel Types Available: Self-fueling availble 24/7.
Noise sensitive area SE threshold. NW of airport. recommend aircraft ldg at palo alto airport fly at or above 1500 ft until xng the bayshore freeway, and recommend aircraft dep runway 31 turn 10 deg right after takeoff til rchg dumbarton auto bridge.
Nearby Airports
| ID | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| KSQL | San Carlos | 8.2nm NW |
| KSJC | Norman Y Mineta San Jose International | 12.2nm SE |
| KHWD | Hayward Executive | 13.5nm N |
| KOAK | Oakland San Francisco Bay | 18.1nm N |
| KSFO | San Francisco International | 18.2nm NW |
| KRHV | Reid-Hillview OF Santa Clara County | 18.5nm SE |
| KHAF | Half Moon Bay | 21.6nm W |
| KLVK | Livermore Municipal | 22.6nm NE |
| KCCR | Buchanan Field | 36.3nm N |
| C83 | Byron | 36.6nm NE |
Recent Arrivals
Scheduled Arrivals
Recent Departures
Scheduled Departures
Radio Frequencies
Airport Information
Palo Alto Pilot Reviews:
Mark A.
December 12, 2025Airport Transient Fees - Part 135 $25 up to 3,500 lbs., $27 3,501-5,200 lbs., $49 5,201-10,200 lbs., $95 10,201-17,000 lbs.
justin_375
November 28, 2025Be mindful transient parking 0-8 hours is $5.50 (even if only dropping off a passenger), daily charge of $14 over 8 hours. Settle prior to leaving by scanning a QR code posted on the terminal facility fence or face a $16.50 "convenience charge" sent to you.
Jeremiah H.
November 21, 2025New transient parking process, must scan Altaport QR code on ramp/terminal to check in and check out, and must pay prior to departure or extra fee added.
FBOs & Fuel
Runway Information
Recent Arrivals
Scheduled Arrivals
Recent Departures
Scheduled Departures
Radio Frequencies
Remarks
+100 ft transmission twrs E of airport.
Airport rstrd by airport opr to aircraft with max certd wt of 12500 lbs or less.
Airport scty prods in efct.
APT Lighting Schedule: Airport lights operate continuously when atct closed.
Be alert for pedestrains xng a dike road 8 ft high and 300 ft from runway 13 end.
Birds on and in vicinity of ap.
Cons pedestrian/vehicle act on aircraft taxi lanes not designated as taxiway mov areas.
For cd when atct is closed contact norcal approach at 916-361-3748.
Fuel Types Available: Self-fueling availble 24/7.
Noise sensitive area SE threshold. NW of airport. recommend aircraft ldg at palo alto airport fly at or above 1500 ft until xng the bayshore freeway, and recommend aircraft dep runway 31 turn 10 deg right after takeoff til rchg dumbarton auto bridge.
Nearby Airports
| ID | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| KSQL | San Carlos | 8.2nm NW |
| KSJC | Norman Y Mineta San Jose International | 12.2nm SE |
| KHWD | Hayward Executive | 13.5nm N |
| KOAK | Oakland San Francisco Bay | 18.1nm N |
| KSFO | San Francisco International | 18.2nm NW |
| KRHV | Reid-Hillview OF Santa Clara County | 18.5nm SE |
| KHAF | Half Moon Bay | 21.6nm W |
| KLVK | Livermore Municipal | 22.6nm NE |
| KCCR | Buchanan Field | 36.3nm N |
| C83 | Byron | 36.6nm NE |