Airport · ICAO · US
Class CPalm Springs International Airport
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FAA Airport Diagram · KPSP
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Runways at KPSP
4 runway ends on file. Longest: 10,000 ft. Max gradient: 0.85%
| Designator | Heading | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Gradient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13R | 143.5° | 10,000 ft | 150 ft | ASP | Yes | — |
| 31L | 323.5° | 10,000 ft | 150 ft | ASP | Yes | — |
| 13L | 143.5° | 4,953 ft | 75 ft | ASP | Yes | — |
| 31R | 323.5° | 4,953 ft | 75 ft | ASP | Yes | — |
Source: in-app airport database (runway lengths + headings), OurAirports for surface, width, lighting. Gradient computed from FAA NASR runway-end elevation deltas (the published RWY_GRAD field is empty in 99.99% of NASR rows; we derive it from the elevations the FAA does publish).
Communications
8 frequencies on file — tower, ground, ATIS, CTAF, approach, departure, etc.
- ATIS ATIS 118.250
- CLD CLNC DEL 128.350
- GND GND 121.900
- TWR TWR 119.700
- CTAF CTAF 119.700
- A/D APP/DEP 126.700
- RDO RIVERSIDE RDO 115.500
- UNIC UNICOM 122.950
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Navaids associated with KPSP
- VORTAC PSP
Palm Springs
115.50 MHz · DME 115.50 · BOTH · MEDIUM
Field intel · synthesized from Chart Supplement
Plain-English translation of the Chart Supplement remarks for KPSP, anchored to the FAA's own text. Operational items first, advisory next, raw FAA prose at the bottom. Cycle 22JAN2026.
2 matched · 29 not yet translated
TL;DR
- ·Non-standard pattern direction on Runway 13R: right traffic. Watch for traffic from the opposite quadrant.
- ·Non-standard pattern direction on Runway 13L–31R: right traffic. Watch for traffic from the opposite quadrant.
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Non-standard pattern direction on Runway 13R: right traffic. Watch for traffic from the opposite quadrant.
right traffic
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Non-standard pattern direction on Runway 13L–31R: right traffic. Watch for traffic from the opposite quadrant.
right traffic
All translated remarks (2)
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Non-standard pattern direction on Runway 13R: right traffic. Watch for traffic from the opposite quadrant.
Raw FAA text · preamble · operational
RWY 13R: REIL. PAPI(P4L)—GA 3.0º TCH 47´. Thld dsplcd 3000´.…
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Non-standard pattern direction on Runway 13L–31R: right traffic. Watch for traffic from the opposite quadrant.
Raw FAA text · preamble · operational
RWY 13L–31R: H4953X75 (ASPH) S–12.5, D–60 PCR 140 F/C/X/T MI…
Not yet translated · raw FAA text (29 sentences)
Sentences our pattern matchers haven't yet templated. The full FAA text is authoritative — these aren't translation errors, just gaps in our rule library. Curators add new templates over time; coverage rises monotonically.
- ·RWY 13L:TORA–4953 TODA–4953 ASDA–4953 LDA–4953 RWY 13R:TORA–10000TODA–10000 ASDA–9857 LDA–6857 RWY 31L:TORA–10000 TODA–10000 ASDA–10000 LDA–8500 RWY 31R:TORA–4953 TODA–4953 ASDA–4953 LDA–4953
- ·S4 FUEL 100LL, JET A OX 4 LGT When twr clsd ACTIVATE REIL Rw 13R and Rwy 31L; PAPI Rwy 13R and Rwy 31L; HIRL Rwy 13R–31L—CTAF.
- ·REIL Rwy 13L and Rwy 31R; PAPI Rwy 13L and Rwy 31R; MIRL Rwy 13L–31R; Twy E not lgtd when twr clsd.
- ·Rwy 31L PAPI unusable byd 4 NM from thld due to mountainous terrain.
- ·Rwy 31R PAPI unusbl byd 8 degs right of cntrln and byd 4 NM from thld due to mountainous terrain.
- ·Rwy 13R PAPI unusbl byd 9 degs left of cntrln.
- ·Lengthy engine idling and run–ups on ramp area prohibited.
- ·Ctc arpt ops 760–318–3820 for noise mediation procedures.
- ·Noise sensitive area all quadrants, exercise quiet flight procedures.
- ·For further information ctc duty supervisor 760–318–3820.
- ·Rwy 13R designated calm wind rwy.
- ·No formation ldgs or tkfs and no overhead maneuvers.
- ·Access to/from FBO ramp via Twy G limited to acft with wingspan of less than 40´.
- ·TPA—1977(1500) large acft, 1477(1000) small acft.
- ·Rwy 13L–31R lgtd distance remaining markers on E side only.
- ·Rwy 13R–31L lgtd distance remaining markers on W side only.
- ·Do not mistake center twy (Twy C) as Rwy 13R–31L.
- ·Customs avbl 24 hrs; 4 hrs prior notification reqd call (760)318–3880, fax 3883.
- ·NOTE: See Special Notices—Arrival Alert.
- ·AIRPORT MANAGER: 760-318-3800
- ·ASOS (760) 322–7597 LAWRS.
- ·CTAF 119.7 ATIS 124.65 760–327–2770 UNICOM 122.95 RCO 122.1R 115.5T (RIVERSIDE RADIO) ®SOCAL APP/DEP CON 126.7 (9000´–13000´) 135.275 (8000´ and blo) TOWER 119.7 (1400–0700Z‡) GND CON 121.9 CLNC DEL 128.35 CLEARANCE DELIVERY PHONE: For CD when ATCT clsd ctc SoCal Apch at 800-448-3724.
- ·CLASS D svc 1400–0700Z‡; other times CLASS G.
- ·TRSA svc ctc APP CON 15 NM out.
- ·CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE LOS ANGELES H–4I, L–4I IAP, AD SW, 22 JAN 2026 to 19 MAR 2026 234 CALIFORNIA CONTINUED FROM PRECEDING PAGE
- ·(L) (L) VORTAC 115.5 PSP Chan 102 N33º52.20´ W116º25.79´ 225º 4.5 NM to fld. 1600/13E.
- ·VOR unusable: 040º–065º byd 20 NM blo 9,000´ 040º–065º byd 23 NM 066º–090º byd 15 NM blo 7,300´ 135º–215º byd 20 NM blo 10,200´ 215º–270º byd 15 NM blo 12,800´ 278º–320º byd 25 NM blo 13,000´ 320º–039º byd 15 NM blo 7,300´ TACAN AZIMUTH unusable: 040º–065º byd 20 NM blo 9,000´ 040º–065º byd 23 NM 066º–090º byd 15 NM blo 7,300´ 135º–215º byd 20 NM blo 10,200´ 215º–270º byd 15 NM blo 12,800´ 278º–320º byd 25 NM blo 13,000´ 320º–039º byd 15 NM blo 7,300´ DME unusable: 040º–065º byd 20 NM blo 9,000´ 040º–065º byd 23 NM 066º–090º byd 15 NM blo 7,300´ 135º–215º byd 20 NM blo 10,200´ 215º–270º byd 15 NM blo 12,800´ 278º–320º byd 25 NM blo 13,000´ 320º–039º byd 15 NM blo 7,300´ THERMAL (VH) (H) VORTACW 116.2 TRM Chan 109 N33º37.69´ W116º09.61´ 292º 21.1 NM to fld. –124/13E.
- ·VOR unusable: 045º–060º byd 30 NM blo 12,000´ 045º–060º byd 35 NM blo 13,500´ 060º–090º byd 35 NM blo 9,000´ 149º–200º byd 40 NM 160º–185º byd 20 NM blo 12,000´ 160º–185º byd 30 NM blo 14,000´ 185º–260º byd 20 NM blo 18,500´ 204º–242º byd 40 NM 253º–310º byd 40 NM 260º–265º byd 35 NM blo 11,000´ 260º–265º byd 36 NM blo 12,000´ 265º–285º byd 35 NM blo 13,500´ 325º–045º byd 20 NM blo 12,000´ 325º–045º byd 35 NM blo 13,500´ 325º–098º byd 40 NM TACAN AZIMUTH unusable: 060º–090º byd 35 NM blo 9,000´ 160º–285º byd 15 NM blo 17,500´ 160º–285º byd 30 NM 325º–060º byd 20 NM blo 12,000´ 325º–060º byd 30 NM blo 15,000´ DME unusable: 060º–090º byd 35 NM blo 9,000´ 160º–285º byd 15 NM blo 17,500´ 160º–285º byd 30 NM 325º–060º byd 20 NM blo 12,000´ 325º–060º byd 30 NM blo 15,000´ PALMDALE GXA N34º34.00´ W117º40.22´/3028 ASOS 413.2 (760) 315–0639 ASOS is associated with Gray Butte field.
- ·(04CA) LOS ANGELES L–4H, L–7C SW, 22 JAN 2026 to 19 MAR 2026
Chart Supplement
FAA Chart Supplement entry for KPSP — runway, frequencies, FBO, fuel, hours, NOTAMs, special procedures.
NTSB events at KPSP
66 NTSB-recorded events on file at this airport — showing the 53 most recent.
Total events
41
since 1982
Fatal
6
14.6% of total
Last 5 years
3
≈ 0.6/yr
Last 10 years
6
≈ 0.6/yr
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Operations volume
FAA TAF · history through 2024
Peak: 108,318 ops in 2002
2024 total
61,790
10-yr total
566,213
2024 mix
AC/AT 67% · GA 31% · Mil 2%
Events / million ops
10.6
last 10 years
Fatal / million ops
1.55
approximate · 10-yr scaled
Last 10 years · n=5
- Controlled flight into terrain 1
- Loss of control 1
- Hard landing 1
- Runway excursion 1
- Ground collision 1
All time · n=66
- Other 35
- Engine failure / power loss 5
- Loss of control 4
- Stall / spin 4
- Ground collision 4
- Runway excursion 3
- Hard landing 3
- Fuel exhaustion / starvation 2
Categories derived from NTSB Findings descriptions and probable-cause text via deterministic rule matching. "Other" includes cases where the agency record didn't surface enough text to classify.
+ 13 more on file
Designees in CA
Every aviation professional and organization in the same state as KPSP — instructors, examiners, mechanics, schools, FBOs, flying clubs, repair shops, EAA chapters. Click any category to drill into the full directory.
CFI
5,776
Flight Instructors
A&P
22,561
Mechanics
AME
139
Medical Examiners (AME)
DME
25
Mechanic Examiners (DME)
DPRE
1
Parachute Rigger Examiners (DPRE)
DAR-F
17
Manufacturing Airworthiness (DAR-F)
DAR-T
20
Maintenance Airworthiness (DAR-T)
DER-Y
45
Engineering — Company (DER-Y)
DER-T
66
Engineering — Consultant (DER-T)
SAE
126
Specialty Aircraft Examiners (SAE)
TCE
38
Training Center Evaluators (TCE)
ODA
11
Organizational Designations
Schools
243
Flight Schools
FBO
209
Fixed Base Operators
Clubs
82
Flying Clubs
Repair
56
Repair / Maintenance Shops
EAA
63
EAA Chapters
DPEs near KPSP
Closest FAA Designated Pilot Examiners by great-circle distance from the field. Distances measured city-centroid to airport — useful as a first cut, not a guarantee of exam location. Click any designee for their authorizations and contact info.
| Designee | City | ST | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Scarcella | Beaumont | CA | 22 nm |
| Chad Irick | Murrieta | CA | 37 nm |
| Kelly Lynn Manzani | Murrieta | CA | 37 nm |
| Orion Kingman | Murrieta | CA | 37 nm |
| Clifton Dwayne Shuman | Wildomar | CA | 40 nm |
| Ernest Gerard Pitts | San Bernardino | CA | 43 nm |
| Creighton Goodman | Riverside | CA | 45 nm |
| Leo M Bell | Riverside | CA | 45 nm |
| Thomas Hamm | Riverside | CA | 45 nm |
| Julie Ann Keane | Ramona | CA | 51 nm |
Showing 10 closest of ~1,400 DPEs nationwide. Source: FAA Designee Locator.
CFIs near KPSP
Closest active flight instructors by city-centroid distance. Pulled from the FAA airmen registry — ratings shown reflect the certificate on file. Drill into the state directory for filters by rating, medical, and pilot level.
| Instructor | City | ST | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| John David Nicolazzi | Cathedral City | CA | 2 nm |
| Robert Owen Barton | Palm Springs | CA | 2 nm |
| Robert Eric Donatz | Palm Springs | CA | 2 nm |
| Sydney Gubin Ii | Palm Springs | CA | 2 nm |
| Michael Jon Wood | Palm Springs | CA | 2 nm |
| Benjamin Sergio Retamal | Palm Springs | CA | 2 nm |
| Gregory Webster Prather | Palm Springs | CA | 2 nm |
| Sandra Marie Elisabeth Grondin | Palm Springs | CA | 2 nm |
| William Roger Riesen Jr | Rancho Mirage | CA | 6 nm |
| Kent Gerard Pramhus | Rancho Mirage | CA | 6 nm |
Showing 10 closest of ~70,900 active CFIs nationwide. Source: FAA Airmen Certification Database.
A&P mechanics near KPSP
Closest certificated mechanics by city-centroid distance. Airframe (A), Powerplant (P), and Inspection Authorization (IA) are the ratings that matter for annuals, 100-hours, and major repairs.
| Mechanic | City | ST | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Henry Benisch Ii | Cathedral City | CA | 2 nm |
| Vance Alan Lausmann | Cathedral City | CA | 2 nm |
| Ronald Paul Nestler | Cathedral City | CA | 2 nm |
| Rainer Peter Rehders | Cathedral City | CA | 2 nm |
| Danie Holiday | Cathedral City | CA | 2 nm |
| Gary Richard Christoffersen | Cathedral City | CA | 2 nm |
| John Philip Nickell | Cathedral City | CA | 2 nm |
| Alexis Chavez | Cathedral City | CA | 2 nm |
| Jason Eric Pettyjohn | Cathedral City | CA | 2 nm |
| Steven Harvey Berge | Cathedral City | CA | 2 nm |
Showing 10 closest of ~248,300 certificated mechanics nationwide. Source: FAA Airmen Certification Database.
Repair stations near KPSP
Closest repair, avionics, paint, and interior shops by airport location. These are the businesses you'll fly the airplane to — not just the certificate-holders nearby. Click any shop for details and contact info.
| Shop | Distance |
|---|---|
| CheckSix AeroSolutions Palm Springs, CA | 0 nm |
| SoCal Aircraft Inspections Bermuda Dunes, CA | 13 nm |
| Avionics, Instruments, Electronics (AIE Inc) Murrieta, CA | 35 nm |
| AeroPro, LLC San Bernardino, CA | 40 nm |
| Executive Jet Maintenance San Bernardino, CA | 40 nm |
| Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology Riverside, CA | 46 nm |
| Ramona Avionics, Inc. Ramona, CA | 52 nm |
| Corona Air Paint Corona, CA | 55 nm |
| Otto Instrument & Avionics Ontario, CA | 56 nm |
| Century Aircraft Painting Chino, CA | 57 nm |
Showing 10 closest of ~400 geocoded shops in the repair-station directory. Source: AOPA business listings.
Canonical references
The agency-of-record links pilots use for KPSP: charts, weather, NOTAMs, accident records. We surface them all from one URL — no SEO sludge, no clickthrough farms.
- FAA Chart Supplement (CSUP) A/FD entry — official FAA ↗
- SkyVector — sectional + IFR charts Charts, runways, fuel, NOTAMs ↗
- AirNav — frequencies, FBOs, fuel Pilot-facing summary ↗
- NTSB CAROL — accident search Filter by airport name ↗
- FAA Notice to Air Missions NOTAMs (live) ↗
- aviationweather.gov — METAR / TAF Live observation ↗