Palo Alto Airport

The Palo Alto Airport (PAO) is a general aviation field, owned and operated by the City of Palo Alto. The Palo Alto Airport is an important community asset serving as a Bay Area single-runway airport since the 1930’s. The Airport’s property is approximately 102 acres and generally bounded by Embarcadero Road, Baylands Golf Links, the Bayland Nature Preserve, and the San Francisco Bay.

In 2014, operation of the Airport was transferred from Santa Clara County to the City of Palo Alto and since that time, the City has focused on infrastructure improvements and supporting airport operations. The City is proud to support the many aviation businesses that serve the flying community including fuel, aircraft ground support, flight lessons, pilot training, aircraft sales, rentals, maintenance and repair. The Air Traffic Control Tower is operated by the Federal Aviation Administration.

Palo Alto Long Range Facilities & Sustainability Plan

Based on City Council feedback at the September 16, 2024 Palo Alto Airport study session and to meet constraints not to expand its footprint, staff are reconsidering planning alternatives while also working to make near-term progress on leaded fuel and noise issues. The Palo Alto Airport Long Range Facilities & Sustainability Plan project is pausing while this work proceeds. For more information visit the project page.

Other Resources

Monthly Fuel Sales

Noise Procedures & Reports

Contact Information

Palo Alto Airport
1925 Embarcadero Road
Palo Alto, CA 94303

(650) 329-2444

pao@paloalto.gov

Terminal Hours

Monday through Sunday, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.

After-hours non-emergency issues, please contact dispatch at (650) 329-2413. After-hours emergency, please dial 911.

Noise Hotline: (650) 329-2405

Airport Information

The airport has one paved runway 13/31, measuring 2,443 × 70 feet. The terminal building is available to transient pilots and visitors. Wi-Fi, seating, and restrooms are available in the terminal. Parking for vehicles is available next to the terminal and is free for the first 8 hours but registration with the self-pay parking application is required.