Palm Springs Regional Airport (PSP) Information - Airports Guide to Palm Springs

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Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)
Palm Springs International Airport Address: 3400 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, California (CA), 92262, USA
Airport Code: PSP
Airport Tel: +1 760 318 3800
Airport Fax: +1 760 318 3815
Airport Website: http://www.palmspringsairport.com - Official Site



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Palm Springs Regional Airport (PSP)
Airport Information
(Palm Springs, California - CA, USA)




The aerial gateway to one of California's most popular seasonal tourist destinations, Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) has a wide range of flights to destinations across the United States and Canada. In general, the frequency of flights and routes vary depending on the season. Onsite at the airport, Palm Springs passengers can expect to find plenty of chic stores and restaurants, although little in the way of business facilities.

Catering to mostly tourists and residents, the airport is just 2 miles / 3 km east of downtown Palm Springs and next to the Escena Golf Club, the Desert Princess Country Club, the Cimarron Golf Resort and Mesquite Golf and Country Club. The vehicle rental companies at the airport have sizable fleets and can often provide exotic rentals and even Harley motorbikes. Nearby, Cathedral City, Palm Desert and La Quinta all lie to the southeast of Palm Springs International Airport and close to the I-10 interstate.




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Ground transportation options from PSP Airport into Palm Springs and the nearby Rancho Mirage area are numerous. Many providers specialize in having guests travel to their final destination in style. A huge number of limousine and taxi companies compete for passengers with private shuttles, such as Desert Valley Shuttles, and specialist transit operators. Worth noting, most of the city's hotels provide free shuttle services to and from Palm Springs Regional Airport.

Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) Information: History and Facilities
The city's busy airport began its life as a US Army airbase in the late 1930s and was not used for commercial flights until around 25 years later, in 1964. At this stage the airport was known as the Palm Springs Municipal Airport (PSP) and soon began to expand its operations and facilities. For further information about the history of Palm Springs Airport, pay a visit to the nearby Air Museum, which can be found on the northeastern side of the grounds and along the North Gene Autry Trail.

Palm Springs Airport has an interesting but efficient layout and is easy to find your way around. There is a large departures hub, and separate baggage and ticketing wings, all of which are connected by a central atrium area. The airport features wireless Internet availability throughout the terminal, along with basic facilities and amenities tailored for the majority of visitors, who are tourists.

Passengers will find a single ATM machine onsite, and a small but quality selection of restaurants and shops, providing satisfaction for visitors waiting for departures. Popular airport shops include the Desert Marketplace and Eva's of Palm Springs, while the main eateries are the Desert Classic Grille and the locally run Palm Springs Coffee Company.

Although Palm Springs International Airport currently lacks proper business and conference facilities, these are more than amply provided by the dozens of luxury hotels and resorts situated nearby. The airport's ADA facilities allow the disabled to feel at home.

Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) Information: About Palm Springs Tourism
A famous desert resort city perched in a picturesque valley southeast of Los Angeles and northeast of San Diego, Palm Springs is an extremely popular tourist destination. Palm Springs also boasts plenty of activities for those of more modest incomes. Shopping, golfing, hiking, biking, exploring, gaming, cultural and ethnic events, tennis, nightlife, people watching and eco-tourism are all very popular and can be enjoyed year-round.

Particularly famous for its PGA-standard golf courses, many of which are close to Palm Springs Airport (PSP), the resort is seasonally packed with celebrities, sports stars and the rich. Highlights include cable car rides to the mountains (Aerial Tramway), the breathtaking Indian Canyons, the rugged landscape of the Joshua Tree National Park, and the expansive Living Desert Zoo and Gardens.





 
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