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Palo Alto charts & airport diagram

Palo Alto (PAO · KPAO) in Palo Alto, CA publishes 6 FAA charts, including 1 instrument approach (RNAV (GPS)). Every one links straight to the current FAA PDF. · Open on the map

All of Palo Alto — runways, frequencies, charts and live weather
Airport
Approaches
Arrivals
Minimums
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Lowest minimums here: RNAV (GPS) with vertical guidance · Every chart below links straight to the current FAA PDF.

What KPAO publishes

Airport diagram

The FAA airport diagram for Palo Alto — runways, taxiways, ramps and hold short lines. Shown in the browser above; the FAA PDF ↗ is the authoritative copy.

Instrument approaches at KPAO

Palo Alto has 1 published instrument approach of 1 type (RNAV (GPS)). 1 of them offers vertical guidance; RNAV (GPS) gives the lowest minimums.

No published approach to runway 13: landing on that end in instrument conditions means a circling approach or a visual after breaking out.

Departures and arrivals

Palo Alto publishes 1 arrival (STAR), the mirror image: charted routes from the en route structure down to where the approach begins. Each one is in the list at the foot of this page with its continuation pages.

Takeoff, alternate and surface information

  • Takeoff minimums are published for KPAO. Standard is 1 statute mile visibility for one and two engine aircraft (½ mile for more than two) unless this section says otherwise; Part 91 operators are not bound by them but the obstacle notes apply to everyone.
  • Non standard alternate minimums are published: if you file KPAO as an IFR alternate, the required forecast is higher than the default 600-2 for precision or 800-2 for non precision approaches. Check the alternate rule tool.
All 6 charts, as a list every plate with its direct FAA link

Airport documents 2

Approaches 1

Arrivals 1

Minimums 2

Frequently asked

Where can I get the KPAO airport diagram?

The FAA publishes the Palo Alto airport diagram as part of the d-TPP (Digital Terminal Procedures Publication), reissued every 28 days. The current one is linked on this page, along with a full-page preview.

Does KPAO have an instrument approach?

Yes. Palo Alto has 1 published instrument approach: RNAV (GPS). At least one offers vertical guidance.

What is the lowest approach at KPAO?

RNAV (GPS) to runway 31 is the approach type with the lowest published minimums at Palo Alto. It has vertical guidance, so it is flown to a decision altitude rather than a minimum descent altitude. Actual minimums vary by aircraft category and are on the plate.

Does KPAO have SIDs and STARs?

Palo Alto publishes no SIDs and 1 arrival (STAR). The list is on this page, linked to the current FAA plate.

More about KPAO

Charts are the FAA d-TPP (d-TPP cycle 2609 (2026, cycle 9)) and Chart Supplement, reissued on the 28-day chart cycle and linked directly from the FAA. For planning and education only; always fly the current chart.

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