Palm Springs International Airport (KPSP/PSP) Overview: Two Runways, Two FBOs, Jet A and 100LL Fuel
Why It MattersDetailed FBO fuel-price comparisons across nearby desert airports highlight how pricing transparency shapes operator fuel-stop decisions in the general aviation sector.
Palm Springs International Airport (IATA: PSP, ICAO: KPSP), owned by the City of Palm Springs and located about 2 miles east of the city, operates two asphalt runways in good condition: 13L/31R at 4,953 by 75 feet, and 13R/31L at 10,000 by 150 feet. The airport has an air traffic control tower, sits at an elevation of 476.6 feet at coordinates 33.830°N, 116.507°W, and provides both Jet A and 100LL avgas.
Two FBOs serve the field. Signature Aviation PSP lists 100LL at $9.39, 100LL self-serve at $9.06, and Jet A at $9.15, with WiFi, crew car, and rental car available. Atlantic Aviation lists 100LL at $9.69, 100LL self-serve at $10.50, and Jet A at $8.27, offering the same amenities.
Nearby airports offer lower fuel prices: Banning Municipal Airport, 21 miles west, lists 100LL at $5.80, while Thermal Aviation at Desert Resorts Regional Airport, 24 miles southeast, lists Jet A at $5.67 and 100LL at $6.42. Maintenance providers at PSP include Desert Jet Maintenance and Trident Aircraft Detailing, and flight training and aircraft rental are available through the Palm Springs Pilots Association and Flight School at Palm Springs.
