KPMD -- Palmdale Usaf Plant 42
Palmdale, CA, US
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Airport Communications
| ATIS: | 118.275 |
|---|---|
| ASOS: | 661-272-3798 |
| PALMDALE TOWER: | 123.7 (317.6) |
| PALMDALE GROUND: | 121.9 (317.6) |
| JOSHUA APPROACH: | 124.55 (363.0) |
| EMERG: | 121.5 (243.0) |
| CTAF: | 123.7 |
| LCL/S: | (236.6) |
| ASOS at WJF (9.2 NW): | 661-743-6026 |
| ASOS at GXA (20.8 E): | 760-315-0639 |
| AWOS-3PT at MHV (26.3 N): | 132.225, 661-824-5218 |
| AWOS-3PT at WHP (27.6 SW): | 132.1, 818-899-9820 |
| ASOS at BUR (29.1 SW): | 818-841-1384 |
- When the control tower is closed airport closed to all traffic without written apvl, due to military operations during tower closure.
Runways
Runway 07/25
| Dimensions | 12002 x 200 feet / 3658 x 61 meters | |
|---|---|---|
| Surface | Concrete / in Good Condition | |
| Edge Lighting | High Intensity | |
| Runway 07 | Runway 25 | |
| Coordinates | N34°37.84' / W118°6.78' | N34°37.97' / W118°4.40' |
| Elevation | 2540.2 | 2498.7 |
| Traffic Pattern | Left | Right |
| Runway Heading | 86° True | 266° True |
| Markings | Non-Precision Instrument in good condition | Precision Instrument in good condition |
| Glide Slope Indicator | P4L (3° Glide Path Angle) | P4L (3° Glide Path Angle) |
| Approach Lights | ||
| REIL | No | No |
Runway 04/22
| Dimensions | 12001 x 150 feet / 3658 x 46 meters | |
|---|---|---|
| Surface | Concrete / in Good Condition | |
| Edge Lighting | High Intensity | |
| Runway 04 | Runway 22 | |
| Coordinates | N34°37.01' / W118°5.50' | N34°38.24' / W118°3.62' |
| Elevation | 2542.5 | 2491.1 |
| Traffic Pattern | Right | Left |
| Runway Heading | 52° True | 232° True |
| Markings | Basic in good condition | Basic in good condition |
| Glide Slope Indicator | P4L (3° Glide Path Angle) | P4L (3° Glide Path Angle) |
| Approach Lights | ||
| REIL | No | No |
Runway 072/252
| Dimensions | 6000 x 75 feet / 1829 x 23 meters | |
|---|---|---|
| Surface | Concrete / in Excellent Condition | |
| Runway 072 | Runway 252 | |
| Coordinates | ||
| Elevation | ||
| Traffic Pattern | Left | Left |
| Runway Heading | ||
| Markings | ||
| Approach Lights | ||
Facility Information
Location
| Coordinates | N34°37.76' / W118°5.07' |
|---|---|
| Location | Located 3 miles NE of Palmdale, CA. on 5832 acres of land. |
| Elevation | 2542.5 feet MSL |
| Magnetic Variation | 12° E |
Operations
| Airport Use | Open to the public |
|---|---|
| Status | Operational |
| Control Tower | Yes |
| Seg-Circle | Yes |
| Beacon | White-Green — (Lighted Land Airport) |
| Wind Indicator | Yes |
| Lighting Schedule | SEE RMK |
| A.R.T.C.C. | LOS ANGELES |
|---|---|
| F.S.S. | RIVERSIDE |
| NOTAMs Facility | PMD (NOTAM-D available) |
| Sectional Chart | LOS ANGELES |
| Airspace Analysis | NOT ANALYZED — Established prior to 5/15/59. |
| Attendance | ALL/ALL/1330-0600Z++ |
| Airspace | CLASS D SVC 1330-0600Z++; OTHER TIMES CLASS G |
Ownership
| Ownership | Air Force |
|---|---|
| Owner |
USAF
2503 E AVE P
PALMDALE, CA 93550
661-275-9341
|
| Manager |
MATT FISHER
2503 E AVE P
PALMDALE, CA 93550
661-275-9342
|
Remarks
- This airport has been surveyed by the national geodetic survey.
- Offical business only. Military airport. Civil use requires USAF approval and DD form 2400/01/02.
- Miscellaneous: indus instln - no trnspn, lodging or NML service available on site.
- Prkg ramp located S of runway 22 & taxiway V not VSB from ATCT.
- Unlgt obstruction surround afld.
- Drainage ditches parl runway 22 from taxiway S to taxiway U.
- Bird HAZ potential exists. Migratory season phase II 1 OCT - 31 MAR. Durg BWC moderate, takeoff and landing permitted. Durg BWC severe, takeoff and landing prohibited.
- Military use: assault landing zone located 1ST 6,000 east end of taxiway B. Runway 252 MRK only for C-130 assault operate; ONE-WAY landing only.
- Miscellaneous: winds are EST due to FMQ-13 wind sensors being accurate to within only +/- 2 KT. ATC/Weather will not including/Relay wind corr into fcst/Phraseology. Therefore, aircrews will incorporate A +/- 2 KT accuracy into their decision making process for flying operate.
- Tran alert (1 of 2): no fleet service available. No FLW ME service available. EXP progressive taxi to PRK. Aircrew responsible for aircraft pinning/Safing.
- Miscellaneous: comsec storage unavailable.
- Caution: use extreme caution for unmanned aerial systems (UAS) operations in vcnty.
- Fuel: A++ available. No trans aircraft fuel service available. LTD fueling available; Government aircraft only 1600-2300Z++ MON-FRI. 24 hour PN with afld manager RQR; No same day require; GAS and GO unavailable. Expect 2+ hour delay for fuel.
- Restricted - offl BUS only. Military airport. Civil use RQR USAF apvl and DD form 2400/01/02. Prior permission required RQR for full stop landing only. Call C661-275-9342.
- Tran alert (2 of 2): unable to service aircraft with ordnance. LTD GRD support equipment available. No potable water service. No tran maintenance available. Ground service unavailable when lightning within 5 NM.
- Miscellaneous: FLT plans must be filed and activated with P42 afld mgmt. Use FLT service when P42 afld mgmt closed.
- Caution: various aircraft test operations markings painted in white on taxiway uniform.
- Caution: runway 25 nonstandard MRK: spot landing zone MRK located at 6000 ft remaining MRK. Runway 07-25 deceptive surface MRK exceed standard by approx 50 ft.
- Restricted: overnight PRK unauthd on C-RAMP.
- Restricted: taxiway L between runway 04/22 and passengers terminal unlighted and usable for daylt VFR only.
- All dept aircraft must file FPL with P42 afld mgmt operations.
- SERVICE-JASU: power cars unavailable.
- Miscellaneous: base operations operate 1330-0600Z++, closed federal HOL.
- Caution: contractor leased sites are intended for aircraft based therein; Entry gates and aprons may not meet AF obstacle stds.
- Caution: civil aircraft may not be granted access to kpmd Class D for practice approach or trsn over airport bdrys.
- PAPI runway 04, 07, 22, & 25 operates continuously.
- Primly trmg 747-707-727.
- Traffic pattern altitude OHD 1957 ft. Rectangular 1457 ft. EXP right traffic runway 04, 25.
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