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PALO ALTO

PALO ALTO, California

VFR3 Active NOTAMsUpdated 49 min ago6.7 ft MSL

1

Runway

13

Frequencies

0

Procedures

3

NOTAMs

Quick Facts

ICAO

KPAO

FAA

PAO

Elevation

6.7 ft MSL

Runways

1

Frequencies

13

Tower

Yes

Fuel

100LL,A

Coordinates

37.461, -122.115

Airport Information

Facility Type

AIRPORT

Elevation

6.7 ft MSL

Control Tower

Yes

Fuel Types

100LL,A

ARTCC

OAKLAND

Coordinates

37.4611, -122.1150

Ownership

Public

Hours of Operation

0600-2000

Current Weather

METAR KPAO 131747Z 28007KT 10SM SKC 18/10 A3014

Flight Category

VFR

Wind

280° at 7 kt

Visibility

10+ SM

Temperature

18°C

Dewpoint

10°C

Altimeter

1020.70 inHg

Cloud Cover

SKC

Observed 2026-05-13 17:47Z

Nearby Weather Cameras

No camera at KPAO. Showing nearest cameras.

Weather camera at Carol Drive Santa Clara facing SouthEast
Live

Carol Drive Santa Clara

SouthEast · Camera 2 · 3 cameras total

19 NM away

Weather camera at Chalk Mtn Lookout facing North
Live

Chalk Mtn Lookout

North · Camera 1 · 4 cameras total

21 NM away

10 camera angles available

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Source: FAA faa-weather-camera

Runways

IDLengthWidthSurfaceLights
13/312,441 ft70 ftASPHMED

Frequencies

APCH (6)ATIS (1)CTAF (1)DEP (2)GND (1)LCL (1)UNICOM (1)
TypeFrequencyName
APCH/P121.3NORTHERN CALIFORNIA TRACON
APCH/P270.35NORTHERN CALIFORNIA TRACON
APCH/S134.5NORTHERN CALIFORNIA TRACON
APCH/SXXX.XXXNORTHERN CALIFORNIA TRACON
APCH/SXXX.XXXNORTHERN CALIFORNIA TRACON
APCH/SXXX.XXXNORTHERN CALIFORNIA TRACON
ATISXXX.XXXPALO ALTO
CTAFXXX.XXXPALO ALTO
DEP/PXXX.XXXNORTHERN CALIFORNIA TRACON
DEP/PXXX.XXXNORTHERN CALIFORNIA TRACON
GND/PXXX.XXXPALO ALTO
LCL/PXXX.XXXPALO ALTO
UNICOMXXX.XXXPALO ALTO

Active NOTAMs

3 ActiveDOM: 3

PAO 26/009

2026-05-16 11:00 2026-05-17 06:00

PAO 26/011

2026-05-13 17:19 2026-05-20 23:59

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KPAO Operational Overview

Location & Facility

PALO ALTO (KPAO) is a publicly owned airport open to the public located in PALO ALTO, California, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 6.7 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 37.4611°N, 122.1150°W.

Runways

PALO ALTO has 1 runway. The longest runway (13/31) measures 2,441 feet by 70 feet with a asph surface.

Communications & Operations

PALO ALTO is a towered airport. ATIS is available on 135.275 MHz. A total of 13 communication frequencies are published for this facility.

Services & Fuel

PALO ALTO offers 100LL,A fuel. Pilots planning fuel stops should confirm availability with the FBO, as hours and pricing may vary.

Weather Cameras

3 FAA Weather Cameras are available near PALO ALTO, providing real-time visual weather conditions updated every 10 minutes. AeroCopilot integrates these cameras with AI-powered weather analysis to help pilots assess visibility and ceiling conditions before departure.

Current Conditions

The current flight category at PALO ALTO is VFR (Visual Flight Rules — good flying conditions). Weather conditions are updated in real-time from official NOAA Aviation Weather Center observations. There are currently 3 active NOTAMs for this facility.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KPAO?

KPAO is the ICAO identifier for PALO ALTO, a public-use airport located in PALO ALTO, California, United States.

How many runways does PALO ALTO have?

PALO ALTO (KPAO) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of KPAO?

The field elevation of PALO ALTO is 6.7 feet above mean sea level (MSL).

Is fuel available at KPAO?

Yes, PALO ALTO offers 100LL,A fuel.

What are the current weather conditions at KPAO?

The current flight category at PALO ALTO is VFR. See the METAR section above for full decoded weather data including wind, visibility, temperature, and altimeter.

Are there active NOTAMs at KPAO?

There are currently 3 active NOTAMs for PALO ALTO. Sign up for AeroCopilot to read decoded NOTAM text and AI interpretations.

How do I access complete data for KPAO?

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Where is PALO ALTO located?

PALO ALTO (KPAO) is located in PALO ALTO, California, United States, at an elevation of 6.7 ft MSL.

Does KPAO have weather cameras?

KPAO does not have a direct weather camera, but there are nearby cameras within range. Sign up for AeroCopilot to view all nearby airport cameras.

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Source: FAA faa-nasr· AIRAC 28-day cycle· Updated May 12, 03:28 PM UTC
Source: FAA noaa-awc-metar· Updated May 13, 05:47 PM UTCSource: FAA faa-nms-notam· Updated May 13, 05:47 PM UTC