Palm Springs normally lands on runways 31L/R, unless winds at speeds of 10 knots or greater favor the use of 13R/L. Runways 31L/R are the designated calm winds runways and share a common right traffic pattern. Runways 13R/L share a common left traffic pattern. No circling is permitted to the southwest due to high rising terrain. Runway 31R/13L is designated for local General Aviation aircraft use only.

Obstacle Departure Procedure
 

• Rwys 13L,13R, climbing left turn heading 090° to intercept TRM R-304 to TRM VORTAC or for climb in visual conditions cross Palm Springs Intl airport at or above 6300 then direct PSP VORTAC thence...
• Rwys 31L, 31R, climbing right turn direct PSP VORTAC thence ..., or for climb in visual conditions cross Palm Springs Intl airport at or above 6300 then direct PSP VORTAC thence...

All aircraft ...via PSP R-124 and TRM R-304 to TRM VORTAC.

All Rwys if not at MEA/MCA at TRM VORTAC, climb in TRM holding pattern (hold E, right turns, 289° inbound) until reaching MEA/MCA for assigned route of flight. When executing VCOA, notify ATC prior to departure.

Identifier:	KPSP
TRACON:	PSP
Airspace:	Class D
Airport Diagram:	KPSP