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PALMDALE USAF PLANT 42 - Airport Diagram
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KPMD
ICAO KPMDIATA PMDLocal PMD
PALMDALE USAF PLANT 42
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3 miles NE of PALMDALE, CA, US
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Status
Operational
Coordinates
34° 37' 46"N 118° 05' 04"W
Elevation
2543' MSL
Pattern Alt
3543' MSL
Mag Variation
12°E
Declination
12°E
Fuel
None Listed
FSS
RIVERSIDE (RAL)
Sectional
LOS ANGELES
ARTCC
LOS ANGELES (ZLA)
Data Effective
2/19/26-3/19/26
KPMD VFR
2:53 PM PST  
Clear
10sm
68°F
39°F
29.96"Hg
300° 20kts
Gusts 26kts
AO2 PK WND 30028/2159 SLP137 T02000039
METAR KPMD 042253Z 30020G26KT 10SM CLR 20/04 A2996 RMK AO2 PK WND 30028/2159 SLP137 T02000039
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Weather and Advisory

ATIS 118.275
ASOS (661) 272-3798

Common

CTAF 123.7

Ground

PALMDALE GROUND 121.9
OPR 1330-0600Z++.

Tower

PALMDALE TOWER 123.7
OPR 1330-0600Z++.

Approach

JOSHUA APPROACH 124.55

Departure

JOSHUA DEPARTURE 124.55

Emergency

Emergency 121.5

Terminal Area Forecast

KPMD
Wed, 3/4 3:40 PM PST
Wed, 3/4 4:00 PM PST - Thu, 3/5 4:00 PM PST
VFR
4:00 PM PST - 12:00 AM PST
Few 25,000'
6sm
300° 18kts
Gusts 28kts
VFR
12:00 AM PST - 4:00 AM PST
Sky Clear
6sm
280° 15kts
Gusts 22kts
VFR
4:00 AM PST - 10:00 AM PST
Sky Clear
6sm
270° 12kts
VFR
10:00 AM PST - 4:00 PM PST
Sky Clear
6sm
360° 14kts
TAF KPMD 042340Z 0500/0524 30018G28KT P6SM FEW250
   FM050800 28015G22KT P6SM SKC
   FM051200 27012KT P6SM SKC
   FM051800 36014KT P6SM SKC
KPMD
EffectiveExpiresCategoryNOTAM
Domestic
3/1/26
2243Z
3/16/26
2243Z
!PMD 03/001 PMD OBST POWER LINE LGT (ASN 2010-AWP-4479-OE) 343340N1181111W (6.4NM SW PMD) 3593FT (165FT AGL) U/S 2603012243-2603162243
2/27/26
1357Z
3/14/26
1357Z
!PMD 02/007 PMD OBST POWER LINE LGT (ASN 2010-AWP-4482-OE) 343316N1181045W (6.4NM SW PMD) 3501FT (134FT AGL) U/S 2602271357-2603141357
10/30/25
1311Z
4/30/26
2359Z
!PMD 10/009 PMD AIRSPACE SEE ZLA 10/171 UAS 2510301311-2604302359
FDC
3/3/26
1459Z
!FDC 6/2570 PMD IAP PALMDALE USAF PLANT 42, PALMDALE, CA.
RNAV (GPS) RWY 22, ORIG...
LNAV MDA 3040/HAT 542 ALL CATS, CIRCLING CATS A/B 3100/HAA 557.
EXCEPT WHEN ADVISED BY ATCT THAT THIS CRANE IS DOWN.
TEMPORARY CRANE 2735 MSL 4253FT N OF RWY 25 (2024-AWP-15733-OE).
2603031459-2606051459EST
3/3/26
1459Z
!FDC 6/2569 PMD IAP PALMDALE USAF PLANT 42, PALMDALE, CA.
RNAV (GPS) RWY 25, AMDT 2...
LNAV/VNAV 2946/HAT443 ALL CATS, VIS 1 3/8 ALL CATS.
LNAV MDA 3040/HAT 537 ALL CATS. CIRCLING CATS A/B 3100/HAA 557.
VDP 1.45NM TO RW25.
EXCEPT WHEN ADVISED BY ATCT THAT THIS CRANE IS DOWN.
TEMPORARY CRANE 2735 MSL 3657FT N OF RWY 25 (2024-AWP-15733-OE).
2603031459-2606051459EST
3/3/26
1459Z
!FDC 6/2568 PMD IAP PALMDALE USAF PLANT 42, PALMDALE, CA.
ILS Z OR LOC Z RWY 25, AMDT 10A...
SKKEE FIX MINIMUMS (DME REQUIRED): CIRCLING CATS A/B 3100/HAA 557. EXCEPT WHEN ADVISED BY ATCT THAT THIS CRANE IS DOWN. TEMPORARY CRANE 2735 MSL 3657FT N OF RWY 25 (2024-AWP-15733-OE).
2603031459-2606051459EST
3/3/26
1459Z
!FDC 6/2567 PMD IAP PALMDALE USAF PLANT 42, PALMDALE, CA.
VOR OR TACAN Z RWY 25, AMDT 8A...
S-25: 3040/HAT 537 ALL CATS, VISIBILITY CATS C/D/E 1 1/2.
CIRCLING CATS A/B 3100/HAA 557.
EXCEPT WHEN ADVISED BY ATCT THAT THIS CRANE IS DOWN.
TEMPORARY CRANE 2735 MSL 3657FT N OF RWY 25 (2024-AWP-15733-OE).
2603031459-2606051459EST
3/3/26
1455Z
!FDC 6/2565 PMD IAP PALMDALE USAF PLANT 42, PALMDALE, CA.
RNAV (GPS) RWY 7, ORIG-A...
CIRCLING CATS A/B 3100/HAA 557.
EXCEPT WHEN ADVISED BY ATCT THAT THIS CRANE IS DOWN.
TEMPORARY CRANE 2735 MSL 2.2NM NE OF RWY 7 (2024-AWP-15733-OE).
2603031455-2606051455EST
9/29/25
1402Z
!FDC 5/1676 PMD IAP PALMDALE USAF PLANT 42, PALMDALE, CA.
ILS Z OR LOC Z RWY 25, AMDT 10A...
RADAR OR DME REQUIRED EXCEPT FOR ACFT EQUIPPED WITH SUITABLE RNAV SYSTEM WITH GPS,
LHS VORTAC OUT OF SERVICE. 2509291402-2605111402EST
Military
2/18/26
2134Z
3/30/26
2300Z
TaxiwayTWY S BETWEEN RWY 04/22 AND SITE 9 CLSD
2/18/26
2133Z
3/30/26
2300Z
Taxiway!KPMD M0057/26 PMD TWY A BTN TWY W AND TWY E CLSD 2602182133-2603302300
2/4/26
2107Z
3/6/26
2359Z
AerodromeAERODROME ARFF CAPABILITY AT INADEQUATE SERVICE LEVEL. THERE ARE 5000 GALLONS AVAILABLE. FIREFIGHTING PERSONNEL 100% AND THREE ARFF VEHICLES AVAILABLE
Yes
1330-0600Z++
CLSD FED HOL.
OTHER TIMES CLSD TO ALL TFC WITHOUT WRITTEN APVL.
USAF
2503 E AVE P
PALMDALE, CA 93550
Phone: 661-275-9341
MATT FISHER
2503 E AVE P
PALMDALE, CA 93550
Phone: 661-275-9342
RIVERSIDE FSS (RAL)
Toll Free: 1-800-WX-BRIEF
PMD
--
PAPI RWY 04, 07, 22, & 25 OPR CONSLY.
N/A
Yes
Yes
Yes
None
NOT a Landing Rights Airport
NOT an Airport of Entry
None
None
None
None
None

Runway 04/22

12001 ft. x 150 ft.
CONC  
Good 
NONE 
HIGH 
53/R/B/W/T 
-- 
-- 
-- 
-- 
  Runway 04 Runway 22
True Heading 52°232°
Traffic Pattern Right Left
Markings BSC BSC
Markings Condition GOOD GOOD
Latitude 34° 37' 01"N 34° 38' 14"N
Longitude 118° 05' 30"W 118° 03' 37"W
Elevation 2,542' 2,491'
Threshold Crossing Height 75 ft. AGL 75 ft. AGL
Visual Glide Path Angle 3° 3°
Visual Slope Indicator P4L P4L
Approach Lights
Centerline Lights No No
Runway End Identifier Lights No No

Runway 07/25

12002 ft. x 200 ft.
CONC  
Good 
NONE 
HIGH 
71/R/B/W/T 
-- 
-- 
-- 
-- 
  Runway 07 Runway 25
True Heading 86°266°
Traffic Pattern Left Right
Markings NPI PIR
Markings Condition GOOD GOOD
Latitude 34° 37' 50"N 34° 37' 58"N
Longitude 118° 06' 47"W 118° 04' 24"W
Elevation 2,540' 2,499'
Threshold Crossing Height 78 ft. AGL 76 ft. AGL
Visual Glide Path Angle 3° 3°
Visual Slope Indicator P4L P4L
Approach Lights
Centerline Lights No No
Runway End Identifier Lights No No

Runway 072/252

6000 ft. x 75 ft.
CONC  
Excellent 
NONE 
 
97/R/B/W/T 
-- 
-- 
-- 
-- 
  Runway 072 Runway 252
True Heading Not ListedNot Listed
Traffic Pattern
Markings
Markings Condition
Latitude N/A N/A
Longitude N/A N/A
Elevation -- --
Threshold Crossing Height -- --
Visual Glide Path Angle -- --
Visual Slope Indicator -- --
Approach Lights
Centerline Lights
Runway End Identifier Lights
A103PRIMLY TRMG 747-707-727.
A11KEN NEITZEL, FLIGHT DIRECTOR, PHONE 661-275-9341.
A110*GTHIS AIRPORT HAS BEEN SURVEYED BY THE NATIONAL GEODETIC SURVEY.
A110-1MISC: INDUS INSTLN - NO TRNSPN, LODGING OR NML SVC AVBL ON SITE.
A110-17UNLGT OBSTN SURROUND AFLD.
A110-18DRAINAGE DITCHES PARL RWY 22 FM TWY S TO TWY U.
A110-19BIRD HAZ POTENTIAL EXISTS. MIGRATORY SEASON PHASE II 1 OCT - 31 MAR. DURG BWC MODERATE, TKOF AND LNDG PERMITTED. DURG BWC SEVERE, TKOF AND LNDG PROHIBITED.
A110-21MILITARY USE: ASSAULT LDG ZONE LCTD 1ST 6,000 EAST END OF TWY B. RWY 252 MRK ONLY FOR C-130 ASSAULT OPR; ONE-WAY LDG ONLY.
A110-23MISC: WINDS ARE EST DUE TO FMQ-13 WIND SENSORS BEING ACCURATE TO WITHIN ONLY +/- 2 KT. ATC/WX WILL NOT INCL/RELAY WIND CORR INTO FCST/PHRASEOLOGY. THEREFORE, AIRCREWS WILL INCORPORATE A +/- 2 KT ACCURACY INTO THEIR DECISION MAKING PROCESS FOR FLYING OPR.
A110-28TRAN ALERT (1 OF 2): NO FLEET SVC AVBL. NO FLW ME SVC AVBL. EXP PROGRESSIVE TAXI TO PRK. AIRCREW RESPONSIBLE FOR ACFT PINNING/SAFING.
A110-29MISC: COMSEC STORAGE UNAVBL.
A110-3PRKG RAMP LCTD S OF RWY 22 & TWY V NOT VSB FM ATCT.
A110-31CAUTION: USE EXTREME CAUTION FOR UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEMS (UAS) OPS IN VCNTY.
A110-32FUEL: A++ AVBL. NO TRANS ACFT FUEL SVC AVBL. LTD FUELING AVBL; GOVT ACFT ONLY 1600-2300Z++ MON-FRI. 24 HR PN WITH AFLD MGR RQR; NO SAME DAY REQ; GAS AND GO UNAVBL. EXPECT 2+ HR DELAY FOR FUEL.
A110-33RSTD - OFFL BUS ONLY. MIL ARPT. CIVIL USE RQR USAF APVL AND DD FORM 2400/01/02. PPR RQR FOR FULL STOP LDG ONLY. CALL C661-275-9342.
A110-34TRAN ALERT (2 OF 2): UNABLE TO SVC ACFT WITH ORDNANCE. LTD GRD SUPPORT EQUIPMENT AVBL. NO POTABLE WATER SVC. NO TRAN MAINT AVBL. GND SVC UNAVBL WHEN LIGHTNING WITHIN 5 NM.
A110-35MISC: FLT PLANS MUST BE FILED AND ACTIVATED WITH P42 AFLD MGMT. USE FLT SVC WHEN P42 AFLD MGMT CLSD.
A110-38CAUTION: VARIOUS ACFT TEST OPS MARKINGS PAINTED IN WHITE ON TAXIWAY UNIFORM.
A110-39CAUTION: RWY 25 NSTD MRK: SPOT LDG ZONE MRK LCTD AT 6000 FT REMAINING MRK. RWY 07-25 DECEPTIVE SFC MRK EXCEED STANDARD BY APPROX 50 FT.
A110-40RSTD: OVERNIGHT PRK UNAUTHD ON C-RAMP.
A110-41RSTD: TWY L BTN RWY 04/22 AND PAX TRML UNLGTD AND USABLE FOR DAYLT VFR ONLY.
A110-42ALL DEPT ACFT MUST FILE FPL WITH P42 AFLD MGMT OPS.
A110-44SERVICE-JASU: POWER CARS UNAVBL.
A110-45MISC: BASE OPS OPR 1330-0600Z++, CLSD FEDERAL HOL.
A110-47CAUTION: CONTRACTOR LEASED SITES ARE INTENDED FOR ACFT BASED THEREIN; ENTRY GATES AND APRONS MAY NOT MEET AF OBST STDS.
A110-48CAUTION: CIV ACFT MAY NOT BE GRANTED ACCESS TO KPMD CLASS D FOR PRACTICE APCH OR TRSN OVER ARPT BDRYS.
A14CHIEF OF USAF AIRFIELD OPERATIONS.
A15CIVILIAN AIRPORT CONTACT AT 39516 NORTH 25TH STREET E, PALMDALE, CA 93550, CURRENTLY CLOSED.
A17-D3CLSD FED HOL.
A17-M3OTHER TIMES CLSD TO ALL TFC WITHOUT WRITTEN APVL.
A18OFFICAL BUSINESS ONLY. MILITARY ARPT. CIVIL USE REQUIRES USAF APPROVAL AND DD FORM 2400/01/02.
A30-072/252RY USED AS A MILITARY ASSAULT STRIP.
A31-07/251000 FT ASPH OVRN EACH END; OVRN POOR COND EMERG USE ONLY.
A43-04UNUSBL BYD 5.0 NM.
A43-07UNUSBL BYD 5.0 NM DUE TO TRRN.
A52-0423000' FM THR.
A81-APTPAPI RWY 04, 07, 22, & 25 OPR CONSLY.
E111ESTABD PRIOR TO 5/15/59.
E147TPA OHD 1957 FT. RECTANGULAR 1457 FT. EXP RIGHT TFC RWY 04, 25.
PALMDALE USAF PLANT 42 (ICAO: KPMD, IATA: PMD) is a public airport located in PALMDALE, CA, US.