Palo Alto Airport

KPAO / PAO

Palo Alto, US

KPAO (PAO) Palo Alto Airport — Charts, Approach Plates & Operations

5 official charts for Palo Alto Airport (KPAO / PAO) — airport diagrams, instrument approach procedures, SIDs, STARs, and operational information for pilots.

Charts (5) Operations Frequencies Official AIP FAQ

KPAO Airport Charts & Approach Plates

Official charts for Palo Alto Airport published by the national aviation authority. Updated every 28 days per AIRAC cycle. All links open the official PDF source in a new tab.

Airport Diagrams 1

Instrument Approach Procedures (IAP) 1

Standard Terminal Arrivals (STAR) 1

Takeoff Minimums 1

Alternate Minimums 1

All charts sourced from official AIP publication. Last updated: April 7, 2026. Always verify with the official AIP before flight.

Airport Operations

KPAO is an operational public-use airport with control tower operating 0700-2100 and airport attendance 0600-2000. Airport lights operate continuously when tower is closed. Currently has active construction notice.

Fuel & Services

Fuel Available
Yes
Fuel Types
AVGAS 100LL JET-A
Operating Hours
0600-2000

Parking & Handling

Landing Fees
No landing fee

PPL / GA Operations

RWY 13/31: Left traffic pattern for RWY 13, right traffic pattern for RWY 31. FREQ 121.5 not available. Visual approach aids include 2-light PAPI on left for both runway ends.

Source: AIP data extracted Apr 7, 2026. Always verify with official AIP before flight. View source

Radio Frequencies

8 frequencies
Tower
118.600
MHz
TWR
Ground
125.000
MHz
GND
Approach
33.820
MHz
NORCAL APP
Approach
121.300
MHz
NORCAL APP
ATIS
135.275
MHz
ATIS
Departure
121.300
MHz
NORCAL DEP
CTAF
118.600
MHz
CTAF
UNICOM
122.950
MHz
UNICOM
Emergency Frequency
121.500
International Emergency

Usage Instructions:

Tower: Airport traffic control
Ground: Surface movement control
Approach: Terminal area control
ATIS: Automated weather & airport info
• Click any frequency to copy to clipboard
• Always verify frequencies with current charts before flight
• Frequencies may change - check NOTAMs for updates
Data Source: Frequencies are sourced from OurAirports.com, updated daily. Always verify current frequencies using official airport charts, AIP publications, or contact the airport directly. Frequencies may change due to operational requirements or regulatory updates.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many charts are available for KPAO (PAO) Palo Alto Airport?

We list 5 official charts for KPAO, including airport diagrams, instrument approach procedures (IAP), SIDs, STARs, and visual approaches sourced directly from the official AIP.

Where can I find instrument approach plates for KPAO?

All instrument approach procedures (IAP) for KPAO (PAO) Palo Alto Airport are available on this page, linking directly to the official PDF charts published by the aviation authority. These include ILS, RNAV/GPS, VOR and LOC approaches for all runways.

Are the charts for KPAO free?

Yes, all chart links on this page point to official free sources including FAA d-TPP, EUROCONTROL eAIPs, and national aviation authority publications. No subscription required.

How often are charts updated?

Official charts follow the AIRAC cycle and are updated every 28 days. The links on this page always point to the current effective cycle from the official source.