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KPAO - Palo Alto

  • if runway 31, after run-up, call Ground, say "Cessna XXXXX, run-up complete"; Ground would say, "Hold short Y1, contact Tower", then contact Tower.
  • if runway 13, after run-up, contact Tower directly.
  • VFR, right Dumbarton Departure, expect 125.35, initial altitude bug set to 2,500 (Bravo starts from 3,000 ft); after crossing the bridge (reaching east bay), climb to 3,500 (Bravo starts from 4,000); after reaching Mineral Plant (VPMIN), can continue to climb to 5,500 (Bravo starts from 8,000 ft)
  • Runway 31 right traffic pattern 800 ft, left 1,000 ft.

NOISE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES

Departures - Runway 31:

  • Right Dumbarton Departure: Turn right 10 degrees after take-off until reaching Dumbarton Bridge. Then initiate right crosswind turn with departure.
  • Right Downwind Departure: Turn right 10 degrees after take-off until reaching 500 feet MSL, then turn to right downwind departure.
  • Left Dumbarton Departure: Turn right 10 degrees after take-off until reaching Dumbarton Bridge. Then initiate left crosswind departure, crossing Bayshore Freeway (US 101) at or above 1500 feet MSL.

Departures - Runway 13:

  • KGO/Leslie Salt Departure: Turn left crosswind after take-off, remaining clear of Moffett Class D airspace. Proceed direct to KGO/Leslie Salt.
  • Left 270 degree Overhead Departure: Turn left after take-off for 270 degree overhead departure. Cross Bayshore Freeway (US 101) at or above 1500 feet MSL.
  • Straight Out Departure: Cross Bayshore Freeway (US 101) at or above 1500 feet MSL. All straight out departures MUST be coordinated with Moffett Tower prior to take-off.

Arrivals (For all Runways/Requested Approaches):

  • SE through NW: When possible, maintain 1500 feet MSL over Palo Alto and the surrounding communities until crossing the Bayshore Freeway (US 101) before descending to pattern altitude. (1000 feet MSL SW side of field)
  • NW through E, and Closed Traffic: Expect Right Traffic, Runway 30 and descend into pattern altitude (800 feet MSL NE side of field).
  • W through S: May be assigned Left Traffic Runway 30, aircraft to maintain at least 1000 feet AGL or 1500 AGL when possible over Palo Alto and surrounding communities until crossing Bayshore Freeway (US 101) before descending to pattern altitude (1000 feet MSL SW of field.)

Expected Frequencies

KPAO - Southeast (Central Valley)

KPAO - KTCY - KLSN / KMAE`

  • Norcal 125.35 (OAK Approach)
  • Norcal 125.1 (Stockton Area)
  • Norcal 120.95 (Merced Area)

KPAO - KTCY - KFCH

  • Norcal 125.35 (OAK Approach)
  • Norcal 125.1 (Stockton Area)
  • Norcal 120.95 (Merced Area)
  • Fresno Approach 119.6

KPAO - South

KPAO - KSNS / KMRY

  • Norcal 121.3 (SJC North)
  • Norcal 120.1 (SJC South)
  • Norcal 127.15 (Monterey East)

KPAO - L52 (Oceano)

  • Norcal 120.1 (SJC South)
  • Norcal 127.15 (Monterey East)
  • Oakland Center 128.7
  • Santa Barbara Approach 127.725

Back to KPAO

  • Norcal 120.1 (SJC South)
  • KNUQ Tower 119.55
  • KPAO Tower 118.6

KPAO - Northeast (Sacramento Area)

KPAO - KTCY - KOVE

  • Norcal 125.35 (OAK Approach)
  • Norcal 125.1 (Stockton Area)
  • Norcal 125.25 (Sacramento South)
  • Norcal 125.4 (Sacramento North)

KPAO - North

KPAO - KAPC (OAK transition)

  • KPAO Tower 118.6
  • KOAK Tower 127.2
  • KOAK Tower 118.3
  • Norcal 127.0 (Berkeley / Richmond)

KPAO - KSTS (SFO Bayshore transition)

  • KPAO Tower 118.6
  • KSQL Tower 119.0
  • KSFO Tower 120.5
  • Norcal
  • Oakland Center 127.8

IFR Practiced Approach

KTCY RNAV 12

After taking off, contact Norcal 125.35. Request practiced approach Tracy RNAV 12, starting at OYOSO with a procedure turn, full stop.

OYOSO is almost over Byron airport (there maybe parachute jumping)

Before arriving at OYOSO, handed off to Norcal 125.1.

After crossing OYOSO and starting the procedure turn, down to 3100, slow down to 90 knots.

After the procedure turn, report established. (On real IFR, ATC will give vectors to the approach; on VFR practiced approach ATC often says "report esablished inbound" then once esablished ATC will clear us for the approach).

If LPV, pass OYOSO, hold at 2000 to intercept glide slope; if LNAV, descend to 2000 to JENEG.

Transfer to CTAF. "Tracy traffic, Skyhawk XXXXX, 10 mile final runway 12, intend to make right traffic 30, Tracy."

Circle to land, on the northeast side of the airport. (Because of "Circling NA southwest of Rwy 12-30." on the approach plate.)

Bay tour

  • Option 1: Left Dumbarton departure to Half Moon Bay (KHAF), fly north along the coast, stay below 1600 ft at Pacifica. (Remain clear of Class B)
  • Option 2: SFO Transition
  • Option 3: OAK Transition