PMD
Palmdale Tower
Federal Contract ATC Tower Palmdale, California
Facility Information
| Facility Overview | |
|---|---|
| Identifier | PMD |
| Facility Name | Palmdale Tower |
| Airport Name | Palmdale USAF Plant 42 |
| Type | Contract Tower |
| Contractor | Robinson Aviation (RVA) |
| Airspace & Operations | |
|---|---|
| Hours of Operation | OPR 1330-0600Z++. |
| Airspace Class | Class D |
| Approach/Departure | JCF |
| Overlying ARTCC | ZLA |
| Airport Diagram | Airport Diagram (PDF) |
| Location & Contact | |
|---|---|
| View on full map → | |
| City, State | Palmdale, CA |
| Cost of Living Index | 113.6 (13.6% above avg) |
Traffic
| July 2025 - June 2026 (12 Months) | |
|---|---|
| Tower Operations | 24,760 operations/yr |
| Average Daily Operations | 68 operations/day |