PMD—Palmdale Regional Airport / USAF Plant 42 Airport
Palmdale, California · Medium Airport
Elevation
2,543 ft
Longest Runway
12,002 ft
CON
Lighting
Yes
Night operations
ICAO
KPMD
IATA
PMD
Coordinates
34.629, -118.085
Aircraft Storage Costs
Source: Estimated based on regional data and airport type
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Fuel Prices — California
California Insurance Requirements
Liability Required
No
Hull Required
No
Airport Requirements
Many California airports and FBOs require proof of liability insurance ($1M minimum) for based aircraft and transient operations.
California has a post-accident financial responsibility law (Aircraft Financial Responsibility Act, PUC Div. 9, Part 5, §24200-24451). This does NOT require insurance before flying. After an accident, the state department determines security to be deposited — failure to comply leads to suspension of registration and operating privileges. Insurance is one way to satisfy this, along with surety bonds, cash deposits, or letters of credit. Pre-flight insurance is not mandatory but is strongly recommended.
Nearby Airports
04CA Gray Butte Field
Palmdale · 8,000 ft
0CL6 Bohunk's Airpark
Lancaster · 1,900 ft
11CL Hansen Airport
Adelanto · 5,875 ft
1CL1 Little Buttes Antique Airfield
Lancaster · 2,900 ft
1CL2 Pontious Airport
Mojave · 1,900 ft
US-1881 Wirt Field
Llano
US-1882 Oasis Airport
Phelan
46CN Crystal Airport
Llano · 4,500 ft
57CL Boron Airstrip
Boron · 2,400 ft
8CL0 Nichols Farms Airport
Palmdale · 2,600 ft
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