Palm Springs International charts & airport diagram

Palm Springs International (PSP · KPSP) in Palm Springs, CA publishes 23 FAA charts, including 4 instrument approaches (RNAV (RNP), RNAV (GPS), VOR). Every one links straight to the current FAA PDF. · Open on the map

All of Palm Springs International — runways, frequencies, charts and live weather

PDF ↗

Lowest minimums here: RNAV (RNP) with vertical guidance · Every chart below links straight to the current FAA PDF.

What KPSP publishes

Airport diagram

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

Instrument approaches at KPSP

Palm Springs International has 4 published instrument approaches of 3 types (RNAV (RNP), RNAV (GPS) and VOR). 3 of them offer vertical guidance; RNAV (RNP) gives the lowest minimums. One is circling only — bringing you to the airport rather than a runway, to circle for whichever runway the wind favors at circling minimums.

No published approach to runway 13L and 31R: landing on those ends in instrument conditions means a circling approach or a visual after breaking out.

Departures and arrivals

Palm Springs International publishes 7 departure procedures (SIDs) — charted routes from the runway to the en route structure, assigned by ATC in the clearance. It also publishes 4 arrivals (STARs), 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.

Hot spots at KPSP

The FAA publishes 3 hot spots here but no shapes, so they are not drawn on the map. Brief the descriptions against the airport diagram.

HS 1 Pilots instructed to taxi to Rwy 13R via Twy B and Twy C sometimes miss the turn onto Twy C and enters Rwy 13R–31L without authorization.
HS 2 Pilots approaching Rwy 31R on Twy B sometimes fail to hold short of Rwy 31R.
HS 3 Pilots exiting Rwy 31L at Twy J sometimes miss the turn onto Twy C and enter Rwy 13L without authorization.

Locations on the airport surface with a history of confusion or runway incursions — brief them against the diagram before taxi. Source: FAA Chart Supplement, reproduced verbatim on the 56-day cycle; the numbers match the circled HS markers on the diagram.

Takeoff, alternate and surface information

Takeoff minimums are published for KPSP. 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.
A diverse vector area (DVA) is established, so ATC can issue radar vectors below the minimum vectoring altitude right after departure.
Non standard alternate minimums are published: if you file KPSP 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 23 charts, as a list every plate with its direct FAA link

Airport documents 4

Approaches 4

RNP RNAV (RNP) Y RWY 31L ↗ Rwy 31L · Y
RNP RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 13R ↗ Rwy 13R · Z
RNAV RNAV (GPS) Z RWY 31L ↗ Rwy 31L · Z
VOR VOR-B ↗ · circling

Departures 7

Arrivals 5

Minimums 3

Frequently asked

Where can I get the KPSP airport diagram?

The FAA publishes the Palm Springs International 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 KPSP have an instrument approach?

Yes. Palm Springs International has 4 published instrument approaches: RNAV (RNP), RNAV (GPS), VOR. At least one offers vertical guidance.

Are there hot spots at KPSP?

Yes. The FAA publishes 3 hot spots at Palm Springs International — locations on the airport surface with a history of confusion or runway incursions. Each one's Chart Supplement description is on this page, numbered the way the airport diagram marks it.

What is the lowest approach at KPSP?

RNAV (RNP) to runway 13R is the approach type with the lowest published minimums at Palm Springs International. 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 KPSP have SIDs and STARs?

Palm Springs International publishes 7 departure procedures (SIDs) and 4 arrivals (STARs). Both lists are on this page, each linked to the current FAA plate.

More about KPSP

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.

Something here wrong or out of date? Report a data problem.