Can a Cessna 310 land at KPBI?

Yes -- the Cessna 310 typically requires ~2200 ft TOD at sea level. With KPBI's 19 ft field elevation, expect ~2205 ft. Most KPBI runways accommodate this aircraft.

What's the fuel availability at KPBI for a Cessna 310?

Avgas (100LL) is typically available at KPBI via FBO services. Verify current pricing on FBO websites or ForeFlight before flight.

Flying a Cessna 310 into Palm Beach International Airport

KPBI / PBI · West Palm Beach, United States

By Renzo, CPL

Field Elevation

19 ft

Aircraft Range

910 NM

Cruise Speed

195 kt

Runway Requirements

The Cessna 310 is a multi engine piston aircraft (MTOW 2,495 kg). At sea level under standard conditions, expect approximately 2,200 ft takeoff distance. Always cross-reference your specific aircraft POH performance charts and current weather for actual TOD/LDR.

→ Number of runways at KPBI: 3
→ Coordinates: 26.6832, -80.0956
→ No type rating required (single pilot)

Approach Considerations

→Approach plates: Reference current Jeppesen or FAA charts before each flight. ILS, RNAV (GPS), and visual approaches typically available depending on runway. Check NOTAMs for outages.
→Wake turbulence: Stay alert for wake turbulence from preceding heavy aircraft, especially at major airports like KPBI.

Common Considerations

South Florida airport popular with business aviation and many nearby flight schools. For the Cessna 310, the most relevant factors are runway length sufficiency, density altitude impact at field elevation 19 ft, and single-runway pattern management.

Fuel Availability

100LL avgas is typically available at KPBI via on-field FBOs. The Cessna 310 burns approximately 12 gph at cruise — verify pricing through ForeFlight or AirNav before arrival.

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