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.
Wind from the northwest (320°) at 15 kt, gusting 22 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 38°C (101°F), altimeter 29.70 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KPSP 290353Z 32015G22KT 10SM CLR 38/11 A2970 RMK AO2 SLP050 T03830106
Current pilot readout for KPSP
KPSP is currently VFR with winds from 320° at 15 knots gusting 22, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 13L, about 1 knots. Density altitude is approximately 3,650 ft (field elevation 477 ft). KPSP does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KPSP, about 0 nm away.
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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.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31LFAV | 10,000 ft | ASP | 15 kt head | 1 kt left (g2) |
| 31R | 4,953 ft | ASP | 15 kt head | 1 kt left (g2) |
| 13L | 4,953 ft | ASP | 15 kt tail | 1 kt right (g2) |
| 13R | 10,000 ft | ASP | 15 kt tail | 1 kt right (g2) |
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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 © OpenStreetMap © CARTO
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.
History is still being collected — check back in a few days.
- 31L/31R
- 71%
- 13L/13R
- 29%
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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
- Nearest KPSP
- ATIS
- 118.25 MHz
- CTAF
- 119.7 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Next sunset
- 22h 1m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
6 airports25–50 NM
8 airports+2 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Coachella Valley RC Club 3 — Thermal, CA · 26 mi
- Coachella Valley RC Club 2 — Thermal, CA · 26 mi
- Diamond Valley Flyers - S Palm Ave — Hemet, CA · 29 mi
Historical Flying Weather
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 2608 · 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?+
No — KPSP does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KPSP, about 0 nm away.
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)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Palm Springs International Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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