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(KCRQ) Mc Clellan-Palomar Airport

2 ratings | 3 reviews
Carlsbad, CA
(760) 431-4646

Overview

Civil
Public Use
Attendance:

Attended

Year-round, 7 Days a Week,0700-2200
FAA
Runways:
06/24, H1

Runway length: 4,897 ft (1,493 m)

Elevation:
331 ft (Surveyed)
Tower:
Communications Prvdd By San Diego Radio On Freqs 122.1R/115.3T (Oceanside Rco).
FAA
Tower Hrs: 0700-2200
FAA
Airspace:
CLASS D SVC 0700-2200; OTHER TIMES CLASS G
FAA
Fees:
Hangar, Overnight, Parking, Ramp, Other

Click FBO link(s) below for details:
FBO Fee Details:
Atlantic Aviation
Carlsbad Jet Center
Western Flight, Inc.
Timezone:
PDT (UTC-07:00)
Sunrise-Sunset:
5:56 am - 7:57 pm
Evening-Morning Civil Twilight:
8:24 pm
(Today)
 - 
5:29 am
(Tomorrow)
Minimum Fuel Prices:
$8.90
100LL (full)
$6.24
Jet-A (full)
$6.49
Jet-A-Premix/Prist (full)

Distance Calculator

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Distance To:

Mc Clellan-Palomar


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FBOs

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Fees:
Parking, Other
Fees:
Overnight, Parking, Other
Fees:
Hangar, Ramp, Other
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Local Food/Lodging/Activities

CRQ
The Landings @ Carlsbad Restaurant & Bar (Sun: 0800-1500, Mon: 1100-1500, Tu-Th: 1100-1930, Fri: 1100-2100, Sat: 0800-2100)

Runway 06/24

Dimensions:
4,897 × 150 ft
(1,493 × 46 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
Single wheel: 110,000 lbs
Double wheel: 168,000 lbs
Double tandem: 248,000 lbs
Dual double tandem: 692,000 lbs
Surface:
asphalt, grooved, in good condition
Runway Edge Lights:
High
Comments:
Pcr Value: 454/F/C/X/T
FAA
Designator:0624
Elevation: 330 ft 326.3 ft
Heading: 065° magnetic
079° true
245° magnetic
259° true
Gradient: 0.08% down 0.08% up
Traffic Pattern: Left Pattern Right Pattern
Markings: non-precision, in Good condition precision, in Good condition
Approach Lighting:
  • Runway visual range: Rollout
  • Visual glide slope: 4-Light/Left-Side PAPI
  • Approach: 1400ft/Medium-Intensity/Runway Alignment Indicators
  • Runway visual range: Touchdown
  • Visual glide slope: 4-Light/Left-Side PAPI
Displaced Threshold: 297 ft n/a
ILS/LOC:n/a ILS/DME
Obstructions:n/an/a
Comments:n/an/a

Helipad H1

Dimensions:
40 × 50 ft
(12 × 15 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
n/a
Surface:
concrete, no surface treatment, in good condition
Runway Edge Lights:
High
Comments:
n/a
Designator:H1
Elevation: 316 ft
Markings:n/a
Obstructions:n/a
Comments:
Standard Heliport Markings.
FAA

TFRs

Location: CRQ
Please verify all content below using the FAA TFR Search Site or with a flight briefer.
TFR count: 0
No TFRs were found for KCRQ. Please verify using the FAA TFR Search Site or with a flight briefer.

NOTAMs

Location: CRQ
Please verify all content below using the FAA NOTAM Search Site or with a flight briefer.
NOTAM count: 1
Number:Start Date:
(UTC)
End Date:
(UTC)
Condition:
06/004 06/11/2025 2115
NAV DME COMMISSIONED

Additional Remarks

Airport Has Noise Abatement Procedures Contact Airport Manager 760-431-4646.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
All Acft Mult Practice Apchs and Lndgs Discouraged 2200-0700 Lcl.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Extensive Bird Activity in Vicinity Especially in Spring.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
For Cd When Air Traffic Control Tower Clsd CTC Socal Approach at 800-448-3724.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Ltd Transient Tie Down Space on Public Ramp.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Multiple Apchs by Large Acft (Including Large Hel) not Authorized.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
No Jet Acft Prkg Allowed in Tsnt Prkg.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
No Jet Acft Trng Due to Noise Abatement and Tfc Congestion.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
North Side Ramp Limited to 12,500 Lbs .
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Power Lines 2 Miles W & Sw.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Ppr for All Military Acft Call Airport Manager (760) 431-4646.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Request Jets Fly the Ils Approach.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Rwy 24 Hard to See 2 Hrs Prior to Ss; Do not Mistake Twy A As the Rwy.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Rwy 24 is Calm Wind Rwy.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Ry 6/24 South VFR Tfc Pattern Clsd 2200-0700 Lcl.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Tsnt Prkg Ltd to Sml Sngl and Twin Eng Acft with Wingspans Under 38 Ft.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Use Caution Region Thermal Plumes in the Vcnty of Power Plant Aprxly 2.7 Nm Wnw of Arpt.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Voluntary Curfew: Jets 2200-0700 Lcl, Props 0000-0600 Lcl, Emerg, Lifeguard, and Law Enforcement Excepted.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
When Twr Clsd Acft Must Self-Announce on CTAF Prior to Ldg or Tkof.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Closed to Air Carrier Operations with More Than 9 Passenger Seats Fm 2230 to 0600 Except by Prior Permission Required Call Airport Manager 760-431-4646.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration

Noise Abatement

No noise abatement procedures provided by airport manager. Please check Additional Remarks section for FAA generated noise abatement procedures.

Instrument Procedures

Data Cycle:
Effective: 7/10/25 - 8/7/25

Operations & More Information

Lat/Long:
  • 33.12825, -117.28008
  • 33° 7′ 41.7″ N, 117° 16′ 48.3″ W
  • 33° 7.695′ N, 117° 16.805′ W
ARTCC:
Los Angeles (ZLA)
App/Depart Control Facility:
SCT
Chart:
NACO: Los Angeles Sectional
FSS:
San Diego (SAN)
1-800-WX-BRIEF
Wind Indicator:
No
Mag Var:
14E (1980)
NOTAM Facility:
Seg Circle:
Yes
Beacon:
Present
Lighting:
Pilot Activated Lighting:
  • low intensity: 3 clicks in 5 secs
  • medium intensity: 5 clicks in 5 secs
  • high intensity: 7 clicks in 5 secs
AM
When Air Traffic Control Tower Clsd Actvt HIRL Rwy 06/24, PAPI Rwys 06 & 24, MALSR Rwy 24 - CTAF.
FAA
Pattern Altitude:
TPA 672 AGL Helicopters; 1172 AGL Small Acft; 1672 AGL Large Acft.
FAA
Special Operations:
Helicopter Ops
FAA

Communications Card

Type:Frequency / Phone:Sector / Comments:Call Sign:
Approach/Departure 127.3 Socal
ASOS (760) 930-0864Palomar
ATIS 120.15 Palomar
CLASS B 127.3 294-332 SAN BLW 7,000 FTSocal
Clearance Delivery 134.85 Palomar
CTAF 118.6 Palomar
CWARD DP 119.6 Socal
Ground Control 121.8 Palomar
LEGOZ STAR 127.4 Socal
PADRZ DP 119.6 Socal
Tower 118.6 Palomar

Navaids

Services

Fuel:
100LL Low-Lead, Jet A
AM
Engine Repair:
Major
AM
Airframe Repair:
Major
AM
Bottled Oxygen:
High/Low
AM
Bulk Oxygen:
None
Customs:
None
Transportation:
Courtesy Transportation, Limousine, Public Transportation, Shuttle Service, Van
AM
Activities:
Airline Services, Intensive Flight Training, On field restaurant/café
AM
Camping On Field:
None Reported

Aircraft & Activity

To view based aircraft and activity information for this airport visit the FAA's Airport Operations site: https://aspm.faa.gov/opsnet/sys/Airport.asp.

Webcams

There are no webcams listed for KCRQ. If you are aware of any webcams at or near the airport, please contact your airport manager or email airportdirectory@aopa.org.

METARs

TAFs

Contact Addresses

Airport Manager

John Otto
2192 Palomar Airport Road
Carlsbad, CA 92011-4409
(760) 431-4646 (Office)

Owner

County of San Diego
1960 Joe Crosson Drive
El Cajon, CA 92020-1235
(619) 956-4800 (Office)

Airport Reviews

Overall:
2 ratings | 3 reviews
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  • 8/10/19
    Mitchell L.
    Transient is at the base of the tower. You can follow the walkway to The Landings restaurant. Awesome food from breakfast to dinner. Very professional tower as well.
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    11/13/13
    LANCE H.
    Very professional work by tower/ground, I heard them working with a student on my way in and they were very accommodating in spite of the considerable workload . Nice airport, but it can get pretty busy so have your ducks in a row as you approach the…
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  • 8/11/20
    hank Mason, President of Supreme Seafood&Produce
    Henry M.
    CRQ IS A GREAT PLACE TO BECOME A PILOT. I did in 1985 Now 4000+ hrs. as a Bush Pilot ALASKA hank Mason
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