Palm Springs International Airport (KPSP) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Palm Springs International Airport in Palm Springs, CA, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Palm Springs International Airport (KPSP) is one of the primary air-carrier airports serving Palm Springs, CA at 477 ft. KPSP reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (13L, 13R, 31L, 31R), longest 10,000 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KPSP in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message when a new METAR changes the picture: flight category, wind, or ceiling past your selected minimums.
What changed at KPSP?
Since the 0653Z (11:53 PM PDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0653Z report, conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KPSP
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Runway wind check
Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at KPSP. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
Current wind is calm: calm wind is not a factor for runway selection, and with no wind there is no head/tail or crosswind component to compute. Live numbers return automatically once a report includes a wind direction.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13L | 4,953 ft | ASP | - | - |
| 13R | 10,000 ft | ASP | - | - |
| 31L | 10,000 ft | ASP | - | - |
| 31R | 4,953 ft | ASP | - | - |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 5→0 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KPSP weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Palm Springs International Airport in Palm Springs, CA: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around KPSP is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Recent aviation weather trends at KPSP
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KPSP reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 22 kt. Wind most often came from the NW.
- 31L/31R
- 72%
- 13L/13R
- 28%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0520Z (10:20 PM PDT)
TAF KPSP 130520Z 1306/1406 VRB05KT P6SM SKC FM132200 32010G20KT P6SM SKC
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Large airport
- ICAO
- KPSP
- IATA
- PSP
- FAA LID
- PSP
- City
- Palm Springs
- State
- California
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 477 ft
- Coordinates
- 33.8297, -116.5070
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 10,000 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 118.25 MHz
- CTAF
- 119.7 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Next sunset
- 17h 43m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
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50–100 NM
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Historical Flying Weather at KPSP
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KPSP reported VFR conditions during about 99.3% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 358 VFR flying days a year. May had the most VFR weather; January had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 5.6 kt, calm 21.4% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 98.1 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| Feb | 98.9 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| Mar | 99.4 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Apr | 99.7 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| May | 99.9 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Jun | 99.8 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Jul | 99.3 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| Aug | 99.6 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Sep | 99.3 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Oct | 99.7 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Nov | 99.6 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Dec | 98.1 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 4.2 kt |
| Feb | 4.7 kt |
| Mar | 5.6 kt |
| Apr | 6.9 kt |
| May | 7.7 kt |
| Jun | 6.9 kt |
| Jul | 6.2 kt |
| Aug | 5.6 kt |
| Sep | 5.4 kt |
| Oct | 5.1 kt |
| Nov | 4.5 kt |
| Dec | 4.0 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KPSP airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Palm Springs International Airport in Palm Springs, CA shows the runway and taxiway layout across 4 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions. Review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2610 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KPSP weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KPSP?+
KPSP has 4 runways: 13L, 13R, 31L, 31R; the longest is 10,000 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KPSP report its own weather?+
Yes. Palm Springs International Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KPSP have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KPSP broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KPSP does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KPSP from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KPSP airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Palm Springs International Airport (KPSP) is shown on this page. It maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for Palm Springs International Airport (KPSP)
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