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Silicon Valley's general aviation hub serving Palo Alto.
Opened
1920
Location
Palo Alto, United States
Palo Alto Airport (PAO/KPAO) is a public general aviation airport located in Palo Alto, California, in the heart of Silicon Valley. It is owned and operated by the City of Palo Alto and primarily serves private, corporate, and flight training aircraft rather than commercial airline service.
The airport sits adjacent to the San Francisco Bay and is one of several general aviation reliever airports in the greater San Francisco Bay Area. It supports a busy mix of single-engine, multi-engine, and turbine aircraft operations, reflecting the high concentration of technology industry executives and businesses in the surrounding region.
Palo Alto Airport is home to multiple fixed-base operators (FBOs) and flight schools, making it an active training environment. Its proximity to Stanford University and major tech campuses adds to its significance as a corporate aviation resource in the region.
Terminals
The airport has no commercial passenger terminal; it features general aviation facilities including FBO lounges and pilot services.
Getting to & from
The airport is accessible by car via Highway 101 and is served by local Palo Alto transit connections, with no dedicated rail or shuttle service.
Airlines here
No scheduled commercial airlines operate at Palo Alto Airport; it serves exclusively general aviation, charter, and corporate flight operations.
Notable facts
- ›The airport has a single runway (31/13) approximately 2,443 feet long.
- ›It is classified as a general aviation reliever airport for the San Francisco Bay Area.
- ›The airport is located near the edge of San Francisco Bay, requiring noise-sensitive departure and arrival procedures.
- ›Palo Alto Airport is one of the busiest general aviation airports in Northern California by operations count.
- ›Several prominent Silicon Valley technology executives are known to base aircraft at this airport.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
