What is the tower frequency at KPAO?

The tower frequency at Palo Alto Airport of Santa Clara County is 118.6, 118.6 MHz.

Does KPAO require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for Palo Alto Airport of Santa Clara County (United States).

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Palo Alto Airport of Santa Clara County

Palo Alto Airport of Santa Clara County (KPAO/PAO) serves Palo Alto, United States. This is a small airport with 1 runway (13/31). Field elevation is 4 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 3/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 0/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 2/10

Data last updated: 2024-01-01

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: KPAO
Name: Palo Alto Airport of Santa Clara County
Type: small_airport
Category: Uncategorized
Latitude: 37.461102
Longitude: -122.114998
Elevation: 4 ft
Country: United States
Municipality: Palo Alto
IATA Code: PAO
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: N/A
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 13/31

Designation: 13/31
Dimensions: 744x21m
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: 118.600, 118.600 MHz
Ground: 125.000 MHz
Operations: N/A
Traffic/Approach: 33.820, 121.300, 121.300 MHz
ATIS: 135.275 MHz

Operation Hours

Open: N/A
Close: N/A
Extra Hours On Request: No
Remarks: N/A

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: N/A
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: No
PPR Required: No
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Immigration

Port of Entry: No
GENDEC Required: No
GAR Required: No
Remarks: N/A

Airport Services

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United States Permit Requirements

Fast Landing: 1d

Overflight Permit: No
Landing Permit: Conditional
Overflight Lead Time: N/A
Landing Lead Time: 60 minutes minimum (eAPIS manifest before departure); recommend 24-48 hours for CBP port notification

Private / GA Operations:

No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures.

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at KPAO?: The tower frequency at Palo Alto Airport of Santa Clara County is 118.6, 118.6 MHz.
Does KPAO require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Palo Alto Airport of Santa Clara County (United States).

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