MC CLELLAN-PALOMAR (KCRQ)
Carlsbad, California · San Diego County · 3 miles SE of city
Mc Clellan-Palomar (KCRQ) is a towered, Class D public-use airport in Carlsbad, California at 331 ft MSL, with 2 runways (longest 4,897 ft asphalt). It is classified as a Commercial Service - Nonprimary (National) airport in the FAA's NPIAS.
Airport information
FAA identifierCRQ
ICAO identifierKCRQ
Elevation330.5 ft MSL
Latitude33.12825° N
Longitude117.28008° W
Magnetic variation14E
AirspaceClass D (CLASS D SVC 0700-2200; OTHER TIMES CLASS G)
NPIAS categoryCommercial Service - Nonprimary · National
Based aircraft284
Annual enplanements4,328
Planned development (2025–29)$33,284,469
Sectional chartLOS ANGELES
ARTCCLos Angeles Center
Flight ServiceSan Diego
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
Activated1959/05
Fuel available100LL, A
TowerATCT
BeaconWG
Landing feeYes
NOTAM facilityCRQ
AttendedALL / ALL / 0700-2200
ManagerJohn Otto
Manager phone760-431-4646
Nearby airports
Runways
| Runway | Dimensions | Surface | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 4,897 × 150 ft | Asphalt (good) | 06: P4L, displaced 297 ft · 24: right pattern, P4L, MALSR |
| H1 | 40 × 50 ft | Concrete (good) | — |
ILS approaches: 24 (CAT I)
Radio frequencies
| Use | Frequency | Call |
|---|---|---|
| CTAF | 118.6 | — |
| LCL/P | 118.6 | PALOMAR |
| ATIS | 120.15 | PALOMAR |
| GND/P | 121.8 | PALOMAR |
| CD/P | 134.85 | PALOMAR |
| LCL/P | 276.4 | PALOMAR |
| PMSV METRO | 344.6 | PALOMAR |
| CWARD DP | 119.6 | PALOMAR |
| PADRZ DP | 119.6 | PALOMAR |
| APCH/P DEP/P | 127.3 | PALOMAR |
| CLASS B | 127.3 | PALOMAR |
| LEGOZ STAR | 127.4 | PALOMAR |
| LEGOZ STAR | 263.025 | PALOMAR |
| APCH/P DEP/P | 323.0 | PALOMAR |
| CLASS B | 323.0 | PALOMAR |
| CWARD DP | 363.1 | PALOMAR |
| PADRZ DP | 363.1 | PALOMAR |
Weather stations
- ASOS · 760-795-2628
Airport remarks
- THIS AIRPORT HAS BEEN SURVEYED BY THE NATIONAL GEODETIC SURVEY.
- CLOSED TO AIR CARRIER OPNS WITH MORE THAN 9 PASSENGER SEATS FM 2230 TO 0600 EXCEPT BY PPR CALL AMGR 760-431-4646.
- ARPT HAS NOISE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES CONTACT AMGR 760-431-4646.
- MULTIPLE APCHS BY LARGE ACFT (INCLUDING LARGE HEL) NOT AUTHORIZED.
- NO JET ACFT TRNG DUE TO NOISE ABATEMENT AND TFC CONGESTION.
- EXTENSIVE BIRD ACTIVITY IN VICINITY ESPECIALLY IN SPRING.
- RWY 24 IS CALM WIND RWY.
- POWER LINES 2 MILES W & SW.
Nearby food & lodging
Food & drink
- The Landings0.3 mi
- 2051 Cucina Italiana0.4 mi
- Chipotle Mexican Grill0.6 mi
- Jamba0.6 mi
- Noodles & Company0.6 mi
- Jersey Mike's Subs0.6 mi
Lodging
- Homewood Suites0.4 mi
- Courtyard0.4 mi
- Hampton0.4 mi
- Home2 Suites0.7 mi
- Fairfield Inn & Suites0.8 mi
- Holiday Inn Carlsbad1.3 mi
Nearby places © OpenStreetMap contributors
Data from the FAA National Airspace System Resources (NASR) 28-day subscription. For flight planning, always consult current official publications, NOTAMs, and charts.
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