Essential operating details

Pilot Information

This page provides pilots and operators with the key information needed when flying into Dunes Air at Bermuda Dunes Airport (KUDD). For additional assistance, our team is available to support arrivals, coordination, and on-the-ground needs.

Pilot’s Lounge

Relax in new comfortable seating throughout the lounge and Snooze Room

Complimentary Refreshments

Enjoy freshly baked cookies and other premium snacks & beverages throughout your stay

Flight Planning Desk

Plan your routes, file flight plans, or check the weather

Entertainment & Wi-Fi

Watch live TV or connect with complimentary 5G Wi-Fi

Crew Car Access

Arrange a crew car to grab a meal or run local errands

Airport Overview

  • Airport Identifier
    KUDD
  • Airport Name
    Bermuda Dunes Airport
  • Airport Use
    Open to the public
  • Location
    Palm Desert, California
  • Attendance
    0600-2000 (Summer Hours: 0600-1900)
  • Time Zone
    Pacific Time (PT)
  • Activation Date
    10/1962

Runway Overview

  • Pattern Altitude
    1073 ft. MSL (piston) / 1573 ft. MSL (turbine)
  • NOTAMs Facility
    RAL (NOTAM-D service available)
  • ARTCC
    LOS ANGELES CENTER
  • Sectional Chart
    LOS ANGELES
  • FSS
    RIVERSIDE FLIGHT SERVICE STATION
  • Runway Dimensions
    5002 x 70 ft. / 1525 x 21 m
  • Control Tower
    No
  • Lights
    LIRL RY 10/28 VASI RY 28 ON UNTIL 2200; AFTER 2200 ACTVT – CTAF.
  • Beacon
    White-Green (lighted land airport) Operates  sunset to sunrise.
  • Wind Indicator
    Lighted
  • Segmented Circle
    Yes
  • Landing Fee
    Yes, fee based on aircraft type/size & fuel purchase

Communications

  • UNICOM at KUDD
    122.800
  • CTAF at KUDD
    122.800
  • ARINC at KUDD
    129.700
  • SOCAL APPROACH
    135.275
  • SOCAL DEPARTURE
    135.275
  • ASOS at TRM (9.2 SE)
    118.325 760-399-8054
  • ASOS at PSP (12.5 NW)
    760-320-7645
  • ATIS at PSP (12.6 NW)
    118.25
Dunes Air aerial reference map for parking, hangar, & lobby location reference

Aerial Reference map for parking, hangar, & lobby location reference

Dunes Air Runway 28 and our with our T-Hangars & facilities on the South side

Runway 28 and our with our T-Hangars & facilities on the South side

Dunes Air Runway 28 from above with the Train Tracks & Freeway to the North (right hand side)

Runway 28 from above with the Train Tracks & Freeway to the North (right hand side)

Dunes Air Our Tie Downs are located to the East of our Maintenance Hangar/Terminal Building (Bottom right hand corner)

Our Tie Downs are located to the East of our Maintenance Hangar/Terminal Building (Bottom right hand corner)

Dunes Air T-Hangars, Tie Downs, and our Community Hangars

T-Hangars, Tie Downs, and our Community Hangars

Dunes Air Maintenance Hangar/Terminal Building (West side) to the right, Community Hangar in the center, and our Tie Downs (East side) to the left

Maintenance Hangar/Terminal Building (West side) to the right, Community Hangar in the center, and our Tie Downs (East side) to the left

Aerial view of the Dunes Air FBO with parked cars in front, palm trees, and mountains in the background under a clear blue sky.

Our Terminal Building with the desert landscape in the background

Dunes Air Terminal Building with both public and gated parking options (South of the Terminal Building)

Terminal Building with both public and gated parking options (South of the Terminal Building)

Dunes Air West ramp parking area with our Terminal Building in the background

West ramp parking area with our Terminal Building in the background

Dunes Air Approach end of Runway 10

Approach end of Runway 10

Airport Overview

Class E Restrictions: These procedures shall be in effect 24 hours per day.​

Two-way radio communication and position reporting are required. Pilots shall obtain airport advisory and monitor for traffic when active on 122.8. Unicom and terminal operation hours are 0600 to 2000 hours local.​

Pilot controlled runway lighting is in service daily from 2200 to 0600 local time. The lights may be turned on for a fifteen-minute interval by keying the microphone three clicks on 122.8.​

Straight-in approaches are not authorized when there are additional inbound aircraft. FAA regulations and safety of operation shall take precedence over any procedure contained herein.​

  • NO AGRI FLIGHTS EXCP BY PPR ARPT MGR.
  • FOR NOISE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES CALL AMGR (760) 345-2558.
  • ARPT CLSD TO TURBINE POWERED ACFT 2300-0600 LCL.; EXCP MIL, LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMS ACFT
  • PARL TWY CLSD ACFT WING SPAN GREATER THAN 68 FT.
  • 24 HR EMERG NR 760-609-4414