Palmdale Regional Airport / USAF Plant 42 Airport

PMD KPMD Palmdale, California Elevation: 2,543 ft

Palmdale Regional Airport is a growing aviation facility in the northern Los Angeles County desert, sharing runway space with USAF Plant 42 where Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman build military aircraft. Located 60 miles north of downtown Los Angeles, PMD offers a 12,002-foot runway accommodating all heavy jets and VIP-configured airliners. The airport serves the Antelope Valley aerospace community and travelers to the Mojave Desert. Dedicated FBO facilities provide private terminals. Estimated charter rates to Palmdale via PMD: light jets from $4,000 per hour, mid-size jets from $5,500 per hour, heavy jets from $8,500 per hour.

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Transworld Jets Insider Tip

Palmdale is the heart of America's military aerospace industry, with Lockheed Martin's Skunk Works and Northrop Grumman's B-21 Raider bomber program based at Plant 42. Significant defense industry aviation traffic flows through PMD. The nearby town of Lancaster hosts the California Poppy Reserve in spring.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can any VIP aircraft land at Palmdale?

Yes. Palmdale Regional's 12,002-foot runway accommodates all heavy jets and VIP-configured airliners including the Boeing BBJ, Airbus ACJ, and wide-body VIP conversions.

Why fly private to Palmdale Pmd?

Private aviation offers the fastest, most flexible access to Palmdale Pmd, bypassing commercial airline schedules and connections. Our brokers can arrange same-day charter flights to match your exact itinerary.