Paso Robles Municipal Airport (KPRB)
Medium airport · Paso Robles, California, United States
Airport data
| Name | Paso Robles Municipal Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KPRB |
| IATA | PRB |
| Elevation | 840 ft (256 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 35°40'22" W 120°37'37" 35.67290, -120.62700 |
| Location | Paso Robles, California, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 6,008 ft (1831 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 13/31 | 4,701 ft (1433 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Paso Robles Municipal Airport at a glance
Paso Robles Municipal Airport is a medium airport in Paso Robles, California, United States, known to airline systems as PRB. The field elevation of 840 ft (256 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KPRB are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 01/19 — offers 6,008 ft (1831 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01 points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KPRB shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Paso Robles Municipal Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| San Luis County Regional Airport | KSBP | 49 km (26 NM) |
| Santa Maria Public Airport Captain G Allan Hancock Field | KSMX | 87 km (47 NM) |
| Lemoore Naval Air Station (Reeves Field) Airport | KNLC | 95 km (51 NM) |
| Vandenberg Space Force Base | KVBG | 104 km (56 NM) |
| Visalia Municipal Airport | KVIS | 132 km (71 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Paso Robles Municipal Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 840 ft field elevation of Paso Robles Municipal Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Paso Robles Municipal Airport
What is the ICAO code of Paso Robles Municipal Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Paso Robles Municipal Airport is KPRB, and its IATA code is PRB. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Paso Robles Municipal Airport above sea level?
Paso Robles Municipal Airport sits at an elevation of 840 feet (256 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Paso Robles Municipal Airport located?
The airport lies at 35.6729, -120.6270 — in Paso Robles, California, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is San Luis County Regional Airport, about 49 km away.
Does KPRB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KPRB appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Paso Robles Municipal Airport?
Paso Robles Municipal Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 01/19, measures 6,008 ft (1831 m) with a ASP surface.