PLPA
Palmyra (Cooper) Airport
Palmyra Island Atoll, Palmyra AtollElevation 5 ftSmall airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
06/24
RWY 06
RWY 24
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Palmyra (Cooper) Airport is in Palmyra Island Atoll, Palmyra Atoll. Field elevation 5 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerCHAD WIGGINS
Manager phone808-756-2080
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAPLPA
SectionalGNC 7
Center (ARTCC)OAKLAND OCEANIC ARTCC
Flight service (AFSS)HONOLULU
RegionPalmyra Atoll
CountryUnited States Minor Outlying Islands
Coordinates5.8887, -162.0779
Distance from city0 NM S
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›NO FACILITIES AVBL, LNDG SHOULD BE MADE ON OR NEAR RWY CNTRLN.
›THE NATURE CONSERVANCY, PROGRAM DIRECTOR FOR PALMYRA.
›ADDL CONTACT BRENDA SANTOS AT PHONE 808-587-6283.
›RSTRD: EMERG ONLY.
›RY SFC IS CORAL ONLY, WITH SOIL CEMENT ADHESIVE FOR COMPACTION
›CAUTION: RCMD TKOF LAST 2500' RWY 24, LNDG FIRST 2500' RWY 06 DUE TO INTSV BIRD ACTVTY.
›130' OBSTN 4500' SSW OF RWY 06 THR.
›NO THLD LGTS OR MKRS SHOWING RY CNTRLN; APCH OVER LAGOON - RY 06.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does PLPA have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for PLPA. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does PLPA have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for PLPA. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at PLPA?
PLPA sits at 5 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for PLPA?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.