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Palm Springs International Airport

Palm Springs, California (United States)
IATA: PSP ICAO: KPSP
Longest Active Runway
10,000 ft
3,048 meters
Field Elevation
477 ft
145 m MSL
Runway Inventory
2 active
Lighted / Paved
Coordinates & Class
33.8297°, -116.5070°
LARGE AIRPORT
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Multi-Universe Rankings & Statistical Standing

Ranking Universes Guide →
RunwayFacts Published Dataset
#564 of 650
In curated primary commercial index
Global Commercial Universe
#959 of 7558
Top 13.4% percentile worldwide
National Standing (United States)
#58 in US
#189 of 2020 in full national registry
vs Large Airport Median
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Compared to 10,000 ft baseline
💡 Statistical Statement: Palm Springs International Airport's longest active runway measures 10,000 ft (3,048 m). Within RunwayFacts' published index of 650 aerodromes, it ranks #564. Across the broader global dataset of 7558 commercial facilities, it ranks #959 worldwide (Top 13.4%) and #58 nationally in United States.
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Editorial Aerodrome Deep Dive: Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)

Curated Aerodrome Profile

Palm Springs International Airport offers one of the most distinctive travel experiences in North America, featuring landscaped open-air courtyards under desert palm trees. Elevated at 477 ft MSL, summer midday temperatures frequently top 46°C (115°F), requiring Runway 13R/31L's full 10,000 ft length for departing commercial transports to overcome hot desert density altitude while climbing clear of the surrounding mountain topography.

Runway Layout & Magnetic Alignments
Dual parallel runways: primary Runway 13R/31L (10,000 ft / 3,048 m) and secondary Runway 13L/31R (4,952 ft / 1,509 m).
Expansion Milestones & Predecessor Facilities
Established in 1939 as an Army Air Corps emergency landing field. Developed into a mid-century modernist civil airport by architect Donald Wexler, celebrated for its open-air outdoor courtyards.
Regional Differentiation & Cluster Role
Primary Coachella Valley resort airport, situated 56 NM east of Ontario (ONT) and sheltered by the towering San Jacinto Mountains.
Data Nuances & Operational Quirks
Flanked immediately to the west by Mount San Jacinto rising over 10,800 ft; departures to the north and west require steep climb profiles and designated visual departures.
📚 Official Aerodrome Sourcing: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) · FAA Form 5010-1 Airport Master Record & NFDC Surveyed Aeronautical Data · AirNav PSP Master Record ↗
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🔬 Operational & Aerodrome Engineering Comparative Analysis

Comparative aviation metrics evaluated against regional and global physical operational criteria.
ICAO Code 4D / 4E Heavy Intercontinental
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Elevation & Atmospheric Density

Lowland / Coastal Basin Aerodrome

Palm Springs International Airport operates at a surveyed field elevation of 477 ft (145 m MSL) in Palm Springs. Situated in low-lying coastal terrain, the aerodrome benefits from dense ambient atmospheric pressure, maximizing turbine engine thrust and wing lift efficiency across all departure vectors.

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Regional Density & Alternates (100 NM)

4 Qualifying Aerodromes in Vicinity

Primary Coachella Valley resort airport, situated 56 NM east of Ontario (ONT) and sheltered by the towering San Jacinto Mountains. Within a 100 NM radius, the facility coordinates airspace flows with 4 qualifying commercial aerodromes, with San Bernardino International Airport (SBD) located 39.7 NM away.

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Fleet Compatibility & Ground Roll

Primary Runway: 10,000 ft (3,048 m)

Palm Springs International Airport's active flight strips comprise 13R/31L (10,000 ft), 13L/31R (4,953 ft). With a longest active threshold of 10,000 ft (3,048 m), the primary runway accommodates transcontinental twin-engine widebodies and long-range narrowbody airliners at standard operational weights.

🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering

Runway Designator Length (ft / m) Width (ft / m) Surface Material Lighting Status
13R/31L 10,000 ft (3048m) 150 ft (46m) Asphalt (ASP) ✅ Lighted ✅ Active
13L/31R 4,953 ft (1510m) 75 ft (23m) Asphalt (ASP) ✅ Lighted ✅ Active

🧭 Comparative Aerodromes (100 NM Radius, ≥5,000 ft Paved)

Great-circle Haversine spatial proximity matching for commercial facilities with paved runway capacity within 100 NM.

Aerodrome Name IATA Distance Longest Runway Lighting
San Bernardino International Airport (San Bernardino) SBD 39.7 NM (73.5 km) 10,000 ft ✅ Lighted
Ontario International Airport (Ontario) ONT 56.2 NM (104.1 km) 12,197 ft ✅ Lighted
Long Beach International Airport (Long Beach) LGB 81.9 NM (151.7 km) 10,000 ft ✅ Lighted
Los Angeles International Airport (Los Angeles) LAX 95 NM (175.9 km) 12,894 ft ✅ Lighted

🛡️ Data Provenance & Verification Metadata

Source Dataset: OurAirports Open Aviation Database
Snapshot Version: 2026-09-01
Dataset Integrity: Cryptographic SHA-256 Checksum Verified & Fail-Closed Schema Inspected
Source Verification: Source-reported registry data
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