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Palo Alto Airport of Santa Clara County (KPAO/PAO) — Palo Alto, United States

At a glance

Operating hours
13:00–03:00 UTC
Fuel
100LL, Jet A
Tower
118.6
Runways
13/31
Elevation
4 ft

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Section Breakdown
Basic Info 7/7
Runways 4/4
Frequencies 4/4
Operations 2/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 0/2
Additional Info 3/10
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: KPAO
  • Name: Palo Alto Airport of Santa Clara County
  • Type: small_airport
  • Category: Domestic
  • 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: America/Los_Angeles
  • 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 MHz
  • Ground: 125.000 MHz
  • Operations: 118.600, 122.950 MHz
  • Traffic/Approach: 33.820, 121.300 MHz
  • ATIS: 135.275 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday 13:00 – 03:00
Tuesday 13:00 – 03:00
Wednesday 13:00 – 03:00
Thursday 13:00 – 03:00
Friday 13:00 – 03:00
Saturday 13:00 – 03:00
Sunday 13:00 – 03:00
  • Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
  • Remarks: N/A

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: +1 (650) 329-2444
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: Not recorded
  • PPR Required: Not recorded
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: 100LL
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A
  • Fuel Type: Jet A
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Not recorded
  • APIS Required: Not recorded
  • GAR Required: Not recorded
  • Remarks: N/A

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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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Active NOTAMs

10/020
info
Runway closed
RWY 13/31 CLSD
2026-11-03 05:00 UTC 2026-11-07 15:00 UTC
10/011
warning
Runway closed
RWY 13/31 CLSD TUE-SAT 0400-1400
2026-10-20 04:00 UTC 2026-10-31 14:00 UTC
10/021
caution
Taxiway closed
TWY ALL CLSD DLY 0500-1500
2026-11-03 05:00 UTC 2026-11-07 15:00 UTC

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NOTAMs received from the FAA NOTAM feed (last message 2026-10-28 04:45 UTC). This list is built from the feed as NOTAMs are issued and is not checked against the FAA's full list: confirm with FAA NOTAM Search before flight.
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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the operating hours of KPAO?
Palo Alto Airport of Santa Clara County operates from 13:00 to 03:00.
What is the tower frequency at KPAO?
The tower frequency at Palo Alto Airport of Santa Clara County is 118.6 MHz.
What fuel is available at KPAO?
Palo Alto Airport of Santa Clara County offers 100LL, Jet A.
Does KPAO require landing permits?
It depends on the flight. No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures. Permit details for United States
Where is KPAO located?
Palo Alto Airport of Santa Clara County (KPAO) is located in Palo Alto, United States.
What is the IATA code for KPAO?
The IATA code for Palo Alto Airport of Santa Clara County is PAO.
How long is the runway at KPAO?
The main runway at Palo Alto Airport of Santa Clara County (13/31) measures 744x21m.