Palo Alto Airport (PAO): Codes, Runways & Location
Palo Alto Airport (IATA: PAO · ICAO: KPAO) is a medium-sized airport serving Palo Alto, United States. It lies at 37.4611° N, 122.1150° W, 4 ft (1 m) above sea level.
Overview of Palo Alto Airport
Palo Alto Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Palo Alto in United States. It is identified by the IATA code PAO and the ICAO code KPAO. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Palo Alto Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 744 m (2441 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support light general-aviation aircraft, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 4 ft (1 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Moffett Federal Airfield (NUQ) about 8 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 744 m — light general-aviation capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Palo Alto Airport
Where is Palo Alto Airport located?
Palo Alto Airport is located in Palo Alto, United States. Its coordinates are 37.4611° N, 122.1150° W.
What is the airport code for Palo Alto Airport?
Palo Alto Airport has an IATA code of PAO and an ICAO code of KPAO.
How long is the runway at Palo Alto Airport?
Palo Alto Airport's longest runway is about 744 m (2441 ft), which can support light general-aviation aircraft.
How many runways does Palo Alto Airport have?
Palo Alto Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Palo Alto Airport a major airport?
Palo Alto Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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