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Palm Springs International Airport

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Large airport · PSP

Palm Springs International Airport.

Palm Springs, California · 477 ft elevation. 1 charter operator based here.

4.4/5

Google rating

3,687 ratings

1

Operators based

477

Elevation ft

Scheduled service
Palm Springs, CaliforniaELEV 477 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.4

Google rating

3,687

Google reviews

ratings on Google
1

Based operators

charter operators on the field
2

FBOs on field

ramp, fuel and handling
477

Field elevation

feet above sea level

Field standing

21 nm

To the nearest alternate

Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport (TRM), 5 fields within 50 nm.

Overview

Located in Palm Springs, California, Palm Springs International Airport (KPSP / PSP) operates as a large commercial airport. Field elevation is 477 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.

For charter flyers, PSP is a home base: Solairus Aviation operates from the field. The closest alternate fields are Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport (TRM, 21 nm), Twentynine Palms Strategic Expeditionary Landing Field (KNXP, 33 nm), and March Air Reserve Base (RIV, 38 nm). The field has 2 runways, the longest 10,000-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.

Charter travelers heading this way can start with the Palm Springs, CA destination guide for route and aircraft recommendations. You may also see the field referenced as Palm Springs Air Base. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from PSP to plan your flight.

2 FBOs serve KPSP. Run one? Become the preferred FBO

Ramp services

FBOs on the field

  • Atlantic Aviation Palm Springs logo

    Atlantic Aviation Palm Springs

    Your FBO? Claim it, free

    Land at Atlantic PSP and let your worries go. Whether you’re arriving for business or pleasure, it’s always pleasant in Palm Springs. We have everything you need to connect here at Atlantic Aviation Palm Springs, meeting space, teleconferencing equipment, but more importantly, we have everything you need to disconnect, including a pool right on base.

    • Fuel
    • Hangar
    • Mon-Sun: 0600-2200
    • Unicom 129.975
    • Executive lounge
    • Conference room
    • Wi-Fi
    • Car rental
    • Restrooms
    • Hotel help
    • Hangar
    • Maintenance
    • +6 more
    • Phone
    • Website
    • Address
  • Signature Flight Support Palm Springs logo

    Signature Flight Support Palm Springs

    Your FBO? Claim it, free

    Signature Flight Support Palm Springs, California is the ultimate desert playground for outdoor adventure, arts, culture, gaming and entertainment. It is famous for World-class spas, PGA rated golf courses and the Famous Indian Wells Tennis center.

    • Fuel
    • Hangar
    • 0600L to 2200L Call out available upon request
    • Unicom 129.725
    • Executive lounge
    • Customs
    • Conference room
    • Wi-Fi
    • Cafe
    • Vending
    • Courtesy car
    • Shuttle
    • +22 more
    • Phone
    • Website
    • Address

Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.

What fliers highlight.

From the stored review texts

3/ 5 reviews

Easy in & out

“It felt calm, open, easy, and very Palm Springs.”

Love's Local Lens5★ on Google

2/ 5 reviews

Terminal & facilities

“It has that Palm Springs modernist style with clean lines, glass, open spaces, and a layout that feels different from almost any other airport I’ve been to.”

Love's Local Lens5★ on Google

Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Palm Springs International Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.

Field capability

ICAO

KPSP

IATA

PSP

FAA / Local

PSP

Elevation

477 ft

Coordinates

33.8297° N · 116.5070° W

Airspace

D · Delta

Size

Large

Scheduled svc

Yes

Elevation vs CA fields

state range -210–7,135 ft

At 477 ft, PSP sits higher than 59% of the 164 California fields on the register.

Runways & aircraft access

2 runways

longest 10,000 ft

  • 13R/31L
    10,000 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
  • 13L/31R
    4,953 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted

Which aircraft can operate here

vs longest paved runway 10,000 ft

PSP's 10,000 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.

  • Turboprop3,000 ft
  • Light Jet3,500 ft
  • Midsize Jet4,500 ft
  • Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
  • Heavy Jet5,500 ft
  • VIP Airliner6,000 ft

Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.

Based charter operators1

Access & alternates

Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.

Destinations served

KPSP · Palm Springs International Airport · Palm Springs, CA

From the ramp

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Flight times from here

Approximate nonstop block times from PSP on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.

DestinationDistanceBlock time
Las Vegas (LAS)151 nm45m
Scottsdale (SCF)230 nm56m
San Francisco (SFO)365 nm1h 15m
Salt Lake City (SLC)470 nm1h 30m
Aspen (ASE)566 nm1h 43m
Vail / Eagle (EGE)578 nm1h 45m
Jackson Hole (JAC)646 nm1h 54m
Denver (DEN)673 nm1h 58m

Common questions

What size private jets can use PSP?
Palm Springs International Airport's longest paved runway is 10,000 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
What is the longest runway at PSP?
Palm Springs International Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 10,000 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
Are there charter operators based at PSP?
Yes. 1 charter operator list Palm Springs International Airport as a home base, including Solairus Aviation. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
Which FBOs are at Palm Springs International Airport?
2 FBOs serve PSP: Atlantic Aviation Palm Springs and Signature Flight Support Palm Springs. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
What is the nearest major airport to PSP?
The closest alternate is Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport (TRM), about 21 nm away, followed by Twentynine Palms Strategic Expeditionary Landing Field (KNXP) at 33 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
How long is a flight from PSP to major cities?
Typical block times on a midsize jet: Scottsdale about 56m (230 nm), San Francisco about 1h 15m (365 nm), Salt Lake City about 1h 30m (470 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.

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