Palmdale Regional Airport / USAF Plant 42 Airport

Palmdale Regional Airport, designated PMD/KPMD, is a joint-use public and military airport located in Palmdale, California, approximately 60 miles north of downtown Los Angeles in the Antelope Valley. The airport shares its airfield with the United States Air Force Plant 42, a major aerospace production and flight test facility operated by the Air Force Materiel Command. The facility has historically been central to American aerospace development, serving as a production and testing site for iconic aircraft including the B-2 Spirit stealth bomber, the F-117 Nighthawk, and the U-2 reconnaissance aircraft. On the commercial side, Palmdale Regional Airport serves as an alternative to congested Los Angeles-area airports, offering limited scheduled passenger service. The airport has seen various commercial airline services over the years, though service has fluctuated significantly. Local and regional authorities have long promoted PMD as a relief airport to ease pressure on Los Angeles International Airport.