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KPSP Palm Springs International Airport
Palm Springs, California, USA

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FAA INFORMATION EFFECTIVE 22 FEBRUARY 2024

Location

FAA Identifier: PSP
Lat/Long: 33-49-46.8000N 116-30-24.1000W
33-49.780000N 116-30.401667W
33.8296667,-116.5066944
(estimated)
Elevation: 476.4 ft. / 145.2 m (surveyed)
Variation: 13E (1990)
From city: 2 miles E of PALM SPRINGS, CA
Time zone: UTC -8 (UTC -7 during Daylight Saving Time)
Zip code: 92262

Airport Operations

Airport use: Open to the public
Activation date: 07/1942
Control tower: yes
ARTCC: LOS ANGELES CENTER
FSS: RIVERSIDE FLIGHT SERVICE STATION
NOTAMs facility: PSP (NOTAM-D service available)
Attendance: CONTINUOUS
Pattern altitude: TPA: 1,500 FT. AGL LARGE ACFT, 1,000 FT AGL SMALL ACFT.
Wind indicator: lighted
Segmented circle: yes
Lights: WHEN TWR CLSD ACTVT REIL RWY 13R & 31L; PAPI RWY 13R & 31L; HIRL RWY 13R/31L - CTAF. REIL RWY 13L & 31R; PAPI RWY 13L & 31R; MIRL RWY 13L/31R; TWY E NOT LGTD WHEN TWR CLSD.
Beacon: white-green (lighted land airport)
Operates sunset to sunrise.
Fire and rescue: ARFF index C
International operations: US CUSTOMS AVBL 24 HRS; 4 HRS PRIOR NOTIFICATION REQD,
CALL (760) 318-3880, FAX 3883.

Airport Communications

CTAF: 119.7
UNICOM: 122.95
ATIS: 124.65
WX ASOS: PHONE 760-322-7597
PALM SPRINGS GROUND: 121.9 [0600-2300]
PALM SPRINGS TOWER: 119.7 377.05 [0600-2300]
SOCAL APPROACH: 126.7 ;9000-13000 FT 135.275 ;8000 FT & BLW
SOCAL DEPARTURE: 126.7 ;9000-13000 FT 135.275 ;8000 FT & BLW
CLEARANCE DELIVERY: 128.35
CLOWD STAR: 126.7 135.275
EMERG: 121.5 234.0
SBONO STAR: 126.7 135.275
SIZLR STAR: 134.0
TRSA: 126.7 ;9000-13000 FT 135.275 ;8000 FT & BLW
WX AWOS-3 at BNG (18 nm W): 134.625 (951-922-4674)

Nearby radio navigation aids

VOR radial/distance  VOR name  Freq  Var
PSPr225/4.5PALM SPRINGS VORTAC115.5013E
TRMr292/21.1THERMAL VORTAC116.2013E
HDFr071/(34.0)HOMELAND VOR112.0514E

Airport Services

Fuel available: 100LL JET-A
Parking: hangars and tiedowns
Airframe service: MAJOR
Powerplant service: MAJOR
Bottled oxygen: LOW

Runway Information

Runway 13R/31L

Dimensions: 10000 x 150 ft. / 3048 x 46 m
Surface: asphalt/grooved, in good condition
Weight bearing capacity: 
PCN 64 /F/B/W/T
Single wheel: 105.0
Double wheel: 200.0
Double tandem: 330.0
Dual double tandem: 800.0
Runway edge lights: high intensity
RUNWAY 13R  RUNWAY 31L
Latitude: 33-50.440772N33-49.117157N
Longitude: 116-31.046883W116-29.868798W
Elevation: 476.4 ft.398.2 ft.
Traffic pattern: leftright
Runway heading: 130 magnetic, 143 true310 magnetic, 323 true
Displaced threshold: 3000 ft.1500 ft.
Declared distances: TORA:10000 TODA:10000 ASDA:9857 LDA:6857TORA:10000 TODA:10000 ASDA:10000 LDA:8500
Markings: precision, in good conditionprecision, in good condition
Visual slope indicator: 4-light PAPI on left (3.00 degrees glide path)
UNUSBL BYD 9 DEGS LEFT OF CNTRLN
4-light PAPI on right (3.00 degrees glide path)
RWY 31L PAPI UNUSBL BYD 4 NM FROM THLD DUE TO MOUNTAINOUS TER
Runway end identifier lights: yesyes
Touchdown point: yes, no lightsyes, no lights

Runway 13L/31R

Dimensions: 4952 x 75 ft. / 1509 x 23 m
Surface: asphalt, in good condition
Weight bearing capacity: 
PCN 5 /F/B/W/T
Single wheel: 12.5
Double wheel: 60.0
Runway edge lights: medium intensity
RUNWAY 13L  RUNWAY 31R
Latitude: 33-50.109890N33-49.454477N
Longitude: 116-30.580023W116-29.996643W
Elevation: 448.9 ft.406.9 ft.
Traffic pattern: leftright
Runway heading: 130 magnetic, 143 true310 magnetic, 323 true
Declared distances: TORA:4952 TODA:4952 ASDA:4952 LDA:4952TORA:4952 TODA:4952 ASDA:4952 LDA:4952
Markings: basic, in good conditionbasic, in good condition
Visual slope indicator: 4-light PAPI on left (3.20 degrees glide path)4-light PAPI on left (3.20 degrees glide path)
UNUSBL BYD 8 DEGS RIGHT OF CNTRLN AND BYD 4 NM FROM THR DUE TO MOUNTAINOUS TRRN.
Runway end identifier lights: yesyes
Touchdown point: yes, no lightsyes, no lights

Airport Ownership and Management from official FAA records

Ownership: Publicly-owned
Owner: CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
3400 E. TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY
PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262
Phone 760-318-3800
Manager: HARRY BARRETT
3400 E. TAHQUITZ-CANYON WAY, SUITE OFC
PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262
Phone 760-318-3845

Airport Operational Statistics

Aircraft based on the field: 69
Single engine airplanes: 57
Multi engine airplanes: 2
Jet airplanes: 9
Helicopters: 1
    
Aircraft operations: avg 169/day *
48% commercial
28% transient general aviation
18% air taxi
5% local general aviation
2% military
* for 12-month period ending 31 December 2022

Additional Remarks

A58-13R RISING TERRAIN N OF APCH END OF RY 13R.
A57-31L APCH RATIO 50:1 TO DSPLCD THR.
A57-13R APCH RATIO 50:1 TO DSPLCD THR.
ACCESS TO/FROM FBO RAMP VIA TWY G LMTD TO ACFT WITH WINGSPAN OF LESS THAN 40 FT.
LENGTHY ENG IDLING AND RUN-UPS ON RAMP AREA PROHIBITED. CTC ARPT OPS 760-318-3820 FOR NOISE MEDIATION PROCEDURES.
RWY 13L/31R LGTD DIST RMNG MKRS ON E SIDE ONLY. RWY 13R/31L LGTD DIST RMNG MKRS ON W SIDE ONLY.
DO NOT MISTAKE CENTER TWY (TWY C) AS RWY 13R/31L.
FOR CD WHEN ATCT CLSD CTC SOCAL APCH AT 800-448-3724.
NOISE SENSITIVE AREA ALL QUADRANTS; EXERCISE QUIET FLT PROCEDURES. FOR FURTHER INFO CTC DUTY SUPERVISOR (760) 318-3820.
RY 13R DESIGNATED CALM WIND RY.
NO FORMATION LDGS OR TAKEOFFS OR OVERHEAD MANEUVERS

Instrument Procedures

NOTE: All procedures below are presented as PDF files. If you need a reader for these files, you should download the free Adobe Reader.

NOT FOR NAVIGATION. Please procure official charts for flight.
FAA instrument procedures published for use from 22 February 2024 at 0901Z to 21 March 2024 at 0900z.

 
STARs - Standard Terminal Arrivals
CLOWD ONE **CHANGED**   download (244KB)
SBONO ONE **CHANGED**   download (253KB)
SIZLR THREE (RNAV)   download (224KB)
 
IAPs - Instrument Approach Procedures
RNAV (RNP) Y RWY 31L **CHANGED**   download (364KB)
RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 13R **CHANGED**   download (349KB)
RNAV (GPS) Z RWY 31L **CHANGED**   download (340KB)
VOR-B **NEW**   download (309KB)
NOTE: Special Alternate Minimums apply **CHANGED**   download (139KB)
 
Departure Procedures
CATHEDRAL ONE **CHANGED**   download (257KB)
THERMAL SIX **CHANGED**   download (168KB)
NOTE: Special Take-Off Minimums/Departure Procedures apply   download (132KB)

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Aerial photo
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Aerial photo of KPSP (Palm Springs International Airport)
Photo by Jassen Photography
Photo taken 15-Nov-2015
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Sunrise and sunset
Times for 19-Mar-2024
 Local
(UTC-7)
 Zulu
(UTC)
Morning civil twilight06:2613:26
Sunrise06:5113:51
Sunset18:5601:56
Evening civil twilight19:2102:21

Current date and time
Zulu (UTC)  19-Mar-2024 10:17:47
Local (UTC-7)  19-Mar-2024 03:17:47
 
METAR
KPSP 190953Z AUTO 31004KT 10SM SCT120 16/04 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP167 T01610044
TAF
KPSP 190520Z 1906/2006 33006KT P6SM SKC FM191900 15005KT P6SM SCT250 FM200300 32005KT P6SM SKC
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FBO, Fuel Providers, and Aircraft Ground Support

  
 Business Name 
 
 Contact 
 
 Services / Description 
 
Fuel Prices
 
Comments
  
Atlantic Aviation ASRI 129.975
760-320-7704
[web site]
[email]
Atlantic Aviation is your premier aviation service provider with more than 100 locations in North America, including Hawaii and the Caribbean. We provide standard ground services you'd expect, with a detailed focus on ensuring an unforgettable customer experience.
More info and photos of Atlantic Aviation
 
U.S. Government Contract Fuel   U.S. Customs Service   DASSP   Go Rentals  
 
independent
100LL Jet A
FS $9.69 $8.47 
 Updated 18-Mar-2024
 
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Signature Aviation 760-327-1201
[web site]
[email]
Aviation fuel, Aircraft parking (ramp or tiedown), Hangars, Passenger terminal and lounge, Aircraft charters, Aircraft maintenance, Catering, Rental cars, ...

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independent
100LL Jet A SAF
FS $8.85 $8.47 $11.16 
 Updated 18-Mar-2024
 
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Alternatives at nearby airports
IMPORTANT: Note that the FBOs below are NOT at KPSP but at other nearby airports. Do not expect services from these FBOs to be available at KPSP.
Located at KTRM
Desert Jet Center
ASRI 130.85
760-925-5876
toll-free 800-338-5876
[web site]
[email]
At KTRM (Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport), 21 miles SE

Desert Jet Center is an independent, full-service FBO at KTRM and a great alternative to the high costs of KPSP. 30 min. drive to Rancho Mirage/Indian Wells, 10 min. drive to La Quinta. We are the closest FBO to the Empire Polo Ground music festivals, Tennis Garden, Thermal Club and most country clubs in the desert.
We provide the highest level of service, safety, and amenities elevating the customer experience for all our visitors.
Our brand-new terminal and air-conditioned hangar accommodate aircraft up to a G650.
Onsite maintenance, detailing, rental cars, and courtesy crew cars available.
More info and photos of Desert Jet Center (KTRM)
Located at KTRM
Titan
100LL Jet A
FS $9.53 $7.72 
GUARANTEED
 
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FS=Full service
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Aviation Businesses, Services, and Facilities

  
 Business Name 
 
 Contact 
 
 Services / Description 
 
Distance
 
Comments
  
Desert Jet Maintenance 760-394-8500
[web site]
[email]
Aircraft maintenance, Avionics sales and service, Aircraft cleaning / washing / detailing
 
National Business Aviation Association  
 
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Things to do: Attractions on or near the airport

  
 Business Name 
 
 Contact 
 
 Services / Description 
 
Distance
 
Comments
  
Palm Springs Air Museum 760-778-6262
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