Palm Springs International Airport
What It Is
Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) is the only commercial airport serving the Coachella Valley, owned and operated by the City of Palm Springs. Located at the western end of the valley, it serves as the primary point of entry for visitors, business travelers, and seasonal residents. In 2025, PSP set five all-time monthly passenger records, including its busiest month ever in March 2025 when nearly half a million travelers passed through the terminal.Why It Matters for AI
PSP is a direct economic signal for the Coachella Valley. Passenger volume data, route expansions, and infrastructure investment at the airport track the valley’s growth as a year-round destination and business hub. The airport’s ongoing Progress PSP expansion program — including 80 new EV charging stations coming online in 2026 — reflects the kind of smart infrastructure investment that signals a maturing economy capable of attracting AI-economy businesses and talent.Key Facts
- Served more than 3.2 million passengers in 2024
- Generates $2.5 billion in annual economic output for the region
- Supports 18,377 jobs and $382 million in tax revenue (FY2024)
- 11 airlines provide nonstop service to 29 airports during peak season
- One-stop connections to more than 300 global cities
- Adding 80 Level 2 EV chargers in 2026, one of SoCal’s largest airport charging arrays
- Undergoing long-term expansion under the Progress PSP program
- Original design capacity was 1.5 million passengers annually; now handling more than double that