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Location: KPAO - Palo Alto Airport, California
Getting Here
Commercial flight
SFO - San Francisco International Airport
SJC - San Jose International Airport
OAK - Oakland International Airport
SFO - San Francisco International Airport
SJC - San Jose International Airport
OAK - Oakland International Airport
In Your Aircraft
Transient parking spots available at the Palo Alto Airport - KPAO
AOPA KPAO Airport Overview
Transient parking spots available at the Palo Alto Airport - KPAO
AOPA KPAO Airport Overview
By car
1925 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303
1925 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303
Getting Around
Ride Share
Uber and Lyft
Rental Car
All major agencies in the area
(Not available at KPAO)
Uber and Lyft
Rental Car
All major agencies in the area
(Not available at KPAO)
Lodging
Airbnb
Search near Palo Alto, CA from $80-$400/night
Search near Palo Alto, CA from $80-$400/night
What to Bring
To Wear
Light jacket - Temperatures 50s-80s all year, dress in layers
Baseball hat - Sun glare protection from glass overhead and bubble doors in aircraft
Light weight running or walking shoe - Ability to feel pedals and differentiate between rudder and brakes
Non-polarized Sunglasses - View glass panel displays
Light jacket - Temperatures 50s-80s all year, dress in layers
Baseball hat - Sun glare protection from glass overhead and bubble doors in aircraft
Light weight running or walking shoe - Ability to feel pedals and differentiate between rudder and brakes
Non-polarized Sunglasses - View glass panel displays
To Fly
Pilot Certificate
Logbook
Headset
Pilot Certificate
Logbook
Headset
What to Expect
Ground Lesson Topics
(conveniently conducted online before you arrive)
Airframe
Systems
Powerplant
Preflight
Taxi
Take offs
In Flight
Landings - 3 pt and wheel
Emergencies
Sample Kitfox Flight Training Syllabus
(conveniently conducted online before you arrive)
Airframe
Systems
Powerplant
Preflight
Taxi
Take offs
In Flight
Landings - 3 pt and wheel
Emergencies
Sample Kitfox Flight Training Syllabus
Where to Eat
At KPAO
Cloud9 Coffee
Baylands Cafe
Near KPAO
Chef Zhao Kitchen
House of Bagels
Starbucks
Market at Edgewood
In Palo Alto
Literally something for everyone
Cloud9 Coffee
Baylands Cafe
Near KPAO
Chef Zhao Kitchen
House of Bagels
Starbucks
Market at Edgewood
In Palo Alto
Literally something for everyone
What Else to Do
Golden Gate Bridge - Stunning views whether you're walking, biking, or driving across it
Alcatraz Island - Historic site was once a notorious federal prison
Muir Woods National Monument - Home to some of the oldest and tallest coastal redwoods
Fisherman’s Wharf and Pier 39 - Famous for its clam chowder in sourdough bread bowls and a chance to see the resident sea lions
Napa Valley and Sonoma Valley - Renowned for their wineries and vineyards.
Golden Gate Park - Home to attractions like the de Young Museum, the California Academy of Sciences, and the Japanese Tea Garden
Lombard Street - Crookedest street in the world
Exploratorium - Hands-on science museum with interactive exhibits on science, art, and human perception
Point Reyes National Seashore - Dramatic coastal scenery, hiking trails, and wildlife
Alcatraz Island - Historic site was once a notorious federal prison
Muir Woods National Monument - Home to some of the oldest and tallest coastal redwoods
Fisherman’s Wharf and Pier 39 - Famous for its clam chowder in sourdough bread bowls and a chance to see the resident sea lions
Napa Valley and Sonoma Valley - Renowned for their wineries and vineyards.
Golden Gate Park - Home to attractions like the de Young Museum, the California Academy of Sciences, and the Japanese Tea Garden
Lombard Street - Crookedest street in the world
Exploratorium - Hands-on science museum with interactive exhibits on science, art, and human perception
Point Reyes National Seashore - Dramatic coastal scenery, hiking trails, and wildlife
