Paso Robles Municipal (KPRB), California
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Paso Robles Municipal Airport, identified by the code KPRB, serves business aviation traffic in California's Central Coast wine country. The field is a non-towered public airport with two paved runways, the longer of which extends 6,008 feet, supporting a range of turboprop and light jet operations. Traffic crossing the border and tracked by the FAA in 2025 totaled 4,716 annual operations, of which 2,613 were business aviation movements.
Runways
Paso Robles Municipal has two paved runways. The longest, 01/19, is 6,008 ft long and 150 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first. Helipads and surfaces under 500 ft are excluded.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Paso Robles Municipal has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 7am to 6pm, daily, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Paso Robles Municipal does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Fresno Yosemite International (KFAT), 80 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Paso Robles Municipal recorded 2,613 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in April, May and September. Business aviation traffic at KPRB concentrates in the spring months, with April and March showing the highest operation counts of the year.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month April, 270 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Paso Robles Municipal averages 22.7 days above 90°F in August and 14.9 freeze days in December. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 94.0°F, and December the coldest, at 60.3°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Paso Robles Municipal has published operating constraints in four categories: access, weight restrictions, runway notes and other notes.
Prior permission is required for V-22 Osprey operations.
Prior permission is required for aircraft over 80,000 pounds. Contact the airport manager.
Runway lights operate from dusk until 2200. After 2200, pilots must activate HIRL on runway 01/19, MIRL on runway 13/31, PAPI on runways 19 and 31, and the runway H1 perimeter lights via CTAF.
Runway 19 is designated as the calm wind runway.
Standard helipad markings are in place.
For clearance delivery, if unable to contact on the FSS frequency, contact Oakland ARTCC.
V-22 Osprey airport operations are restricted to between 0700 and 1530 local time.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Paso Robles Municipal has five airfields within 42 NM. The closest is San Luis Obispo County Regional (KSBP), 26.17 NM south.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
Is customs clearance available at KPRB?
Paso Robles Municipal Airport does not have onsite customs. The nearest customs facility is at KFAT, located approximately 79.54 nautical miles away. Flight crews arriving from international points need to plan their clearance through that facility or another designated port of entry. Dispatchers should confirm customs arrangements well ahead of any international arrival, since KPRB itself offers no clearance service. Coordination with Oakland ARTCC is noted for CD contact if FSS frequency is unavailable.
What is the longest runway at KPRB and what are its dimensions?
The longest runway at Paso Robles Municipal Airport is 01/19, a paved asphalt surface measuring 6,008 feet long and 150 feet wide. A second paved runway, 13/31, measures 4,701 feet long and 100 feet wide. Runway 19 is designated as the calm wind runway. Both runways support fixed-wing turboprop and light jet operations typical of the field's business aviation traffic.
Are there any weight restrictions for aircraft operating at KPRB?
Yes, aircraft over 80,000 pounds require prior permission at Paso Robles Municipal Airport, known by the identifier KPRB. Operators must contact the airport manager before planning an arrival above this weight threshold. This restriction applies regardless of runway selection, since it is tied to aircraft weight rather than a specific surface. Dispatchers handling heavier business jets or larger charter aircraft should build this coordination step into trip planning.
What fuel is available at KPRB?
Paso Robles Municipal Airport stocks both 100LL avgas and Jet A fuel. The field operates on an attendance schedule of 0700 to 1800 local time, every day of the week. Flight planners should sequence fuel stops around these attended hours, since the schedule reflects staffed service rather than continuous self-serve access confirmed in the data. KPRB's fuel availability supports a mix of piston and turbine business aircraft using the field.
Does KPRB see seasonal variation in business aviation traffic?
Yes, business aviation traffic at Paso Robles Municipal Airport concentrates in the spring and early fall months. April recorded 270 operations and March recorded 246, while September reached 258, according to FAA TFMSC data for 2025. Winter months such as January and February show lower volumes near 150 operations. This pattern is useful for dispatchers anticipating ramp congestion or scheduling flexibility at KPRB during peak travel windows.