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Palm Springs International Airport

Palm Springs, United States

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Palm Springs International Airport

Palm Springs, United States

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477 ft

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Desert gateway serving the greater Coachella Valley region.

Opened

1938

Location

Palm Springs, United States

Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) is a publicly owned commercial airport located in Palm Springs, California, serving the Coachella Valley and surrounding Inland Empire desert communities. It is operated by the City of Palm Springs and functions as the primary commercial aviation hub for the region, handling millions of passengers annually. The airport sits at an elevation of approximately 477 feet above sea level and is surrounded by the San Jacinto and Santa Rosa mountains. Its warm desert climate and proximity to resort destinations make it a popular gateway, particularly during the winter tourist season when passenger traffic peaks significantly. PSP offers nonstop service to numerous domestic destinations and select international routes into Canada and Mexico. The airport has undergone several modernization and expansion projects over the years to accommodate growing passenger demand and improved facilities.

Terminals

The airport has a single terminal building with two concourses, Concourse A and Concourse B, housing multiple gates for domestic and limited international operations.

Getting to & from

Ground transportation options include rental cars, taxis, rideshare services such as Uber and Lyft, and hotel shuttles, with no direct rail or dedicated bus rapid transit connection to downtown Palm Springs.

Airlines here

Major carriers serving PSP include American Airlines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Alaska Airlines, and Sun Country Airlines, among seasonal and charter operators.

Notable facts

›PSP is one of the busiest airports in California by number of destinations served relative to its size.
›The airport experiences a distinct seasonal traffic pattern, with peak travel occurring from January through April during the desert resort season.
›It has received awards for customer service and cleanliness among small-to-medium U.S. airports.
›The airport is located just about 2 miles east of downtown Palm Springs, making it one of the closest major airports to a city center in California.
›International arrivals are handled through a federal inspection station on-site, enabling limited cross-border flights to Canada and Mexico.

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Route map (17 destinations)

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Airlines serving this airport

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines

Routes

PSP → DFWAA · M83 M80

PSP → ORDAA · M83

PSP → PHXAA · CRJ CR9

PSP → SFOAA · 737

PSP → PDXAS · 73G

PSP → SEAAS · 73H 734 73J

PSP → SFOAS · 734

PSP → SMFAS · DH4

PSP → MSPDL · 320

PSP → SFODL · 734

PSP → SLCDL · CRJ

PSP → DENF9 · 319

PSP → BLIG4 · M80

PSP → SFOKL · 737

PSP → MSPSY · 73G

PSP → DENUA · 319

PSP → IAHUA · CR7

PSP → LASUA · EM2

PSP → LAXUA · EM2 CR7

PSP → SFOUA · CRJ CR7

PSP → DFWUS · M83 M80

PSP → ORDUS · M83

PSP → PHXUS · CRJ CR9

PSP → YEGWS · 73W

PSP → YVRWS · 73W

PSP → YYCWS · 73H 73W

Aircraft operating here

McDonnell Douglas MD-834 routes CRJ4 routes M803 routes Boeing 737-4003 routes Canadair Regional Jet 7003 routes 73W3 routes Canadair Regional Jet 9002 routes Boeing 7372 routes Boeing 737-7002 routes 73H2 routes Airbus A3192 routes Embraer EMB 120 Brasilia2 routes

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Encyclopaedia

Palm Springs International Airport, formerly Palm Springs Municipal Airport, is an airport two miles east of downtown Palm Springs, California, United States. The airport covers 940 acres and has two runways. The facility operates year-round, with most flights occurring in the fall, winter, and spring.

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