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, 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?

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

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

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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Frequencies 4/4

Operations 2/2

Fuel 1/1

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Additional Info 3/10

Data last updated: 2026-04-02

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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, 118.600 MHz
Ground: 125.000 MHz
Operations: 118.600, 122.950 MHz
Traffic/Approach: 33.820, 121.300, 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: No
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: No
PPR Required: No
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: 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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Active NOTAMs

07/022 info

!PAO 07/022 PAO AIRSPACE UNMANNED FREE BALLOON 372515N1220609W (2.8NM SSE PAO) SFC-FL600 NEB 2607271500-2607280400

2026-07-27 15:00:00 2026-07-28 04:00:00

06/032 info

!PAO 06/032 PAO AD AP WINDCONE OBST LGT U/S 2606301349-2607312359

2026-06-30 13:49:00 2026-07-31 23:59:00

06/033 info

!PAO 06/033 PAO RWY 13 RWY END ID LGT U/S 2606301349-2607312359

2026-06-30 13:49:00 2026-07-31 23:59:00

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Nearby Airports

KNUQ Moffett Federal Airfield 4 NM KSQL San Carlos Airport 7 NM KSJC Mineta San Jose Intl 11 NM KRHV Reid-Hillview Airport of Santa Clara County 16 NM KHAF Half Moon Bay Airport 19 NM CL77 Bonny Doon Village Airport 23 NM 17CL Las Trancas Airport 24 NM E16 San Martin Airport 34 NM

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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, 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?: Yes, landing permits are required for Palo Alto Airport of Santa Clara County (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.

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