What are the operating hours of KPMD?

Palmdale Regional Airport / USAF Plant 42 Airport operates from 20:30 to 13:00.

What is the tower frequency at KPMD?

The tower frequency at Palmdale Regional Airport / USAF Plant 42 Airport is 123.7, 123.7 MHz.

Does KPMD require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for Palmdale Regional Airport / USAF Plant 42 Airport (United States).

Where is KPMD located?

Palmdale Regional Airport / USAF Plant 42 Airport (KPMD) is located in Palmdale, United States.

What is the IATA code for KPMD?

The IATA code for Palmdale Regional Airport / USAF Plant 42 Airport is PMD.

How long is the runway at KPMD?

The main runway at Palmdale Regional Airport / USAF Plant 42 Airport (04/22) measures 3658x46m.

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Palmdale Regional Airport / USAF Plant 42 Airport (KPMD/PMD) — Palmdale, United States

Palmdale Regional Airport / USAF Plant 42 Airport (KPMD/PMD) serves Palmdale, United States. This is a mid-sized airport with 3 runways (04/22, 07/25). Field elevation is 2543 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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79% Data Complete 41 of 52 points

Missing: Fuel, Contacts

Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 4/4

Operations 2/2

Fuel 0/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 3/10

Observed Activity · Sep 11

46 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 3 on the ground · busiest hour 17:00Z

2026-08-292026-09-11

Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals

Data last updated: 2026-03-27

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: KPMD
Name: Palmdale Regional Airport / USAF Plant 42 Airport
Type: medium_airport
Category: Military
Latitude: 34.629398
Longitude: -118.084999
Elevation: 2543 ft
Country: United States
Municipality: Palmdale
IATA Code: PMD
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 04/22

Designation: 04/22
Dimensions: 3658x46m
Surface: CON
PCN: 53
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Runway 07/25

Designation: 07/25
Dimensions: 3658x61m
Surface: CON
PCN: 71
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Runway 072/252

Designation: 072/252
Dimensions: 1829x23m
Surface: CONC-E
PCN: 97
Lighting: Not lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: 123.700, 123.700 MHz
Ground: 121.900 MHz
Operations: 121.500, 123.700, 243.000 MHz
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: 118.275 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday 20:30 – 13:00

Tuesday 20:30 – 13:00

Wednesday 20:30 – 13:00

Thursday 20:30 – 13:00

Friday 20:30 – 13:00

Saturday 20:30 – 13:00

Sunday 20:30 – 13:00

Extra Hours On Request: No
Remarks: N/A

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: +1 661-275-9342
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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Active NOTAMs

M0293/26 warning

Aerodrome restriction

RUNWAY 04/22 CLOSED MONDAY, 14 SEP 26 (0830L/1530Z - 1530L/2230Z)

2026-09-11 18:37:00 2026-09-14 22:30:00

M0289/26 warning

Aerodrome restriction

OBST PERSONNEL AND EQUIPMENT 1300 FEET SOUTH OF RUNWAY 25, MIDFIELD, OPERATING 35-FOOT-HIGH DRILL RIG. (DAILY 0700L-1600L)

2026-09-11 13:49:00 2026-09-30 23:59:00

09/004 info

OBST POWER LINE LGT (ASN 2010-AWP-4481-OE) 343328N1181058W (6.4NM SW PMD) 3555FT (184FT AGL) U/S

2026-09-07 15:46:00 2026-09-22 15:46:00

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the operating hours of KPMD?: Palmdale Regional Airport / USAF Plant 42 Airport operates from 20:30 to 13:00.
What is the tower frequency at KPMD?: The tower frequency at Palmdale Regional Airport / USAF Plant 42 Airport is 123.7, 123.7 MHz.
Does KPMD require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Palmdale Regional Airport / USAF Plant 42 Airport (United States).
Where is KPMD located?: Palmdale Regional Airport / USAF Plant 42 Airport (KPMD) is located in Palmdale, United States.
What is the IATA code for KPMD?: The IATA code for Palmdale Regional Airport / USAF Plant 42 Airport is PMD.
How long is the runway at KPMD?: The main runway at Palmdale Regional Airport / USAF Plant 42 Airport (04/22) measures 3658x46m.

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