FAA INFORMATION EFFECTIVE 23 MARCH 2023
Location
FAA Identifier: | CRQ |
Lat/Long: | 33-07-41.7000N 117-16-48.3000W 33-07.695000N 117-16.805000W 33.1282500,-117.2800833 (estimated) |
Elevation: | 330.5 ft. / 100.7 m (surveyed) |
Variation: | 14E (1980) |
From city: | 3 miles SE of CARLSBAD, CA |
Time zone: | UTC -7 (UTC -8 during Standard Time) |
Zip code: | 92011 |
Airport Operations
Airport use: | Open to the public |
Activation date: | 05/1959 |
Control tower: | yes |
ARTCC: | LOS ANGELES CENTER |
FSS: | SAN DIEGO FLIGHT SERVICE STATION |
NOTAMs facility: | CRQ (NOTAM-D service available) |
Attendance: | 0700-2200 |
Pattern altitude: | TPA 672 AGL HELICOPTERS; 1172 AGL SMALL ACFT; 1672 AGL LARGE ACFT. |
Wind indicator: | no |
Segmented circle: | yes |
Lights: | WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT HIRL RY 06/24, PAPI RYS 06 & 24 , REIL RY 24, MALSR RY 24 - CTAF. |
Beacon: | white-green (lighted land airport) Operates sunset to sunrise. |
Landing fee: | yes |
Fire and rescue: | ARFF index A |
Airline operations: | CLOSED TO AIR CARRIER OPNS WITH MORE THAN 9 PASSENGER SEATS FM 2230 TO 0600 EXCEPT BY PPR CALL AMGR 760-431-4646. |
International operations: | US CUSTOMS USER FEE ARPT, CTC 877-848-7766. |
Airport Communications
CTAF: | 118.6 |
ATIS: | 120.15 |
WX ASOS: | PHONE 760-930-0864 |
PALOMAR GROUND: | 121.8 [0700-2200] |
PALOMAR TOWER: | 118.6 276.4 [0700-2200] |
SOCAL APPROACH: | 127.3 |
SOCAL DEPARTURE: | 127.3 |
CLEARANCE DELIVERY: | 134.85 |
CLASS B: | 127.3 ;294-332 SAN BLW 7,000 FT |
CWARD DP: | 119.6 |
LEGOZ STAR: | 127.4 |
PADRZ DP: | 119.6 |
PMSV METRO: | 344.6 |
WX ASOS at OKB (6 nm NW): | 127.8 (760-439-9683) |
WX AWOS-3P at L18 (14 nm N): | 118.425 (760-723-6073) |
WX ASOS at RNM (19 nm E): | PHONE 760-789-7699 |
- COMMUNICATIONS PRVDD BY SAN DIEGO RADIO ON FREQS 122.1R/115.3T (OCEANSIDE RCO).
Nearby radio navigation aids
VOR radial/distance | | VOR name | | Freq | | Var |
OCNr119/9.7 | | OCEANSIDE VORTAC | | 115.30 | | 15E |
MZBr337/20.9 | | MISSION BAY VORTAC | | 117.80 | | 15E |
PGYr320/34.6 | | POGGI VORTAC | | 116.45 | | 14E |
JLIr254/34.9 | | JULIAN VORTAC | | 114.00 | | 15E |
TIJr323/38.9 | | TIJUANA VOR/DME | | 116.50 | | 12E |
HDFr173/(39.2) | | HOMELAND VOR | | 112.05 | | 14E |
ELBr131/39.9 | | EL TORO VOR/DME | | 117.20 | | 14E |
Airport Services
Fuel available: | 100LL JET-A |
Parking: | tiedowns |
Airframe service: | MAJOR |
Powerplant service: | MAJOR |
Bottled oxygen: | HIGH/LOW |
Bulk oxygen: | NONE |
Runway Information
Runway 6/24
Dimensions: | 4897 x 150 ft. / 1493 x 46 m |
Surface: | asphalt/grooved, in good condition |
Weight bearing capacity: | PCN 33 /F/D/X/T | Single wheel: | 60.0 | Double wheel: | 80.0 | Double tandem: | 110.0 |
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Runway edge lights: | high intensity |
| RUNWAY 6 | | RUNWAY 24 |
Latitude: | 33-07.619303N | | 33-07.771453N |
Longitude: | 117-17.275497W | | 117-16.332967W |
Elevation: | 330.0 ft. | | 326.3 ft. |
Traffic pattern: | left | | right |
Runway heading: | 065 magnetic, 079 true | | 245 magnetic, 259 true |
Displaced threshold: | 297 ft. | | no |
Declared distances: | TORA:4897 TODA:4897 ASDA:4897 LDA:4600 | | TORA:4897 TODA:4897 ASDA:4897 LDA:4897 |
Markings: | nonprecision, in good condition | | precision, in good condition |
Visual slope indicator: | 4-light PAPI on left (3.00 degrees glide path) | | 4-light PAPI on left (3.20 degrees glide path) |
RVR equipment: | rollout | | touchdown |
Approach lights: | | | MALSR: 1,400 foot medium intensity approach lighting system with runway alignment indicator lights |
Runway end identifier lights: | no | | yes |
Touchdown point: | yes, no lights | | yes, no lights |
Instrument approach: | | | ILS/DME |
Helipad H1
Dimensions: | 40 x 50 ft. / 12 x 15 m |
Surface: | concrete, in good condition |
Runway edge lights: | high intensity |
Runway edge markings: | STANDARD HELIPORT MARKINGS. |
Latitude: | 33-07.683333N | | |
Longitude: | 117-16.350000W | | |
Elevation: | 316.0 ft. | | |
Traffic pattern: | left | | left |
Markings: | , in good condition | | |
Airport Ownership and Management from official FAA records
Ownership: | Publicly-owned |
Owner: | COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO 1960 JOE CROSSON DRIVE EL CAJON, CA 92020-1235 Phone 619-956-4800 |
Manager: | OLIVIER BRACKETT 2192 PALOMAR AIRPORT ROAD CARLSBAD, CA 92011-4409 Phone 760-431-4646 |
Airport Operational Statistics
Aircraft based on the field: | | 251 | Single engine airplanes: | | 149 | Multi engine airplanes: | | 31 | Jet airplanes: | | 56 | Helicopters: | | 14 | Gliders airplanes: | | 1 |
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Aircraft operations: avg 411/day * | 53% | transient general aviation | 43% | local general aviation | 4% | air taxi | <1% | military | <1% | commercial | * for 12-month period ending 31 December 2020 | |
Additional Remarks
E116 | PPR ONLY - NO MIL TRNG - CONTRACT MILITARY ONLY. |
- | ARPT HAS NOISE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES CONTACT AMGR 760-431-4646. |
- | VOLUNTARY CURFEW: JETS 2200-0700 LCL, PROPS 0000-0600 LCL, EMERG, LIFEGUARD, AND LAW ENFORCEMENT EXCEPTED. |
- | REQUEST JETS FLY THE ILS APPROACH. |
- | LTD TRANSIENT TIE DOWN SPACE ON PUBLIC RAMP. |
- | PPR FOR ALL MILITARY ACFT CALL AMGR (760) 431-4646. |
- | RWY 24 HARD TO SEE 2 HRS PRIOR TO SS; DO NOT MISTAKE TWY A AS THE RWY. |
- | NORTH SIDE RAMP LIMITED TO 12,500 LBS . |
- | ALL ACFT MULT PRACTICE APCHS AND LNDGS DISCOURAGED 2200-0700 LCL. |
- | RY 6/24 SOUTH VFR TFC PATTERN CLSD 2200-0700 LCL. |
- | WHEN TWR CLSD ACFT MUST SELF-ANNOUNCE ON CTAF PRIOR TO LDG OR TKOF. |
- | MULTIPLE APCHS BY LARGE ACFT (INCLUDING LARGE HEL) NOT AUTHORIZED. |
- | TSNT PRKG LTD TO SML SNGL AND TWIN ENG ACFT WITH WINGSPANS UNDER 38 FT. |
- | USE CAUTION REG THERMAL PLUMES IN THE VCNTY OF POWER PLANT APRXLY 2.7 NM WNW OF ARPT. |
- | NO JET ACFT PRKG ALLOWED IN TSNT PRKG. |
- | FOR CD WHEN ATCT CLSD CTC SOCAL APCH AT 800-448-3724. |
- | 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. |
Instrument Procedures
NOTE: All procedures below are presented as PDF files. If you need a reader for these files, you should download the free Adobe Reader.NOT FOR NAVIGATION. Please procure official charts for flight. FAA instrument procedures published for use from 23 March 2023 at 0901Z to 20 April 2023 at 0900Z.
STARs - Standard Terminal Arrivals |
LEGOZ TWO (RNAV) | |
2 pages:
[1] [2] (353KB) |
IAPs - Instrument Approach Procedures |
ILS OR LOC RWY 24 | |
download (389KB) |
RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 06 | |
download (312KB) |
RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 24 | |
download (516KB) |
RNAV (GPS) X RWY 24 | |
download (306KB) |
RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 06 | |
download (221KB) |
RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 24 | |
download (367KB) |
VOR-A | |
download (312KB) |
NOTE: Special Alternate Minimums apply | |
download (119KB) |
Departure Procedures |
CWARD TWO (RNAV) | |
download (207KB) |
PADRZ TWO (RNAV) | |
download (254KB) |
NOTE: Special Take-Off Minimums/Departure Procedures apply | |
download (354KB) |
Other nearby airports with instrument procedures:
KOKB - Bob Maxwell Memorial Airfield (6 nm NW)
KNFG - Camp Pendleton MCAS (Munn Field) Airport (11 nm N)
L18 - Fallbrook Community Airpark (14 nm N)
KNKX - Miramar MCAS (Joe Foss Field) Airport (17 nm SE)
KRNM - Ramona Airport (19 nm E)
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Aerial photo |
WARNING: Photo may not be current or correct
Photo by Mark Holtzman - West Coast Aerial Photography
Photo taken 09-Jul-2019
looking west.
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CAUTION: Diagram may not be current
Download PDF of official airport diagram from the FAA
Airport distance calculator |
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Sunrise and sunset |
Times for 26-Mar-2023
| | Local (UTC-7) | | Zulu (UTC) |
Morning civil twilight | | 06:21 | | 13:21 |
Sunrise | | 06:46 | | 13:46 |
Sunset | | 19:04 | | 02:04 |
Evening civil twilight | | 19:29 | | 02:29 |
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Current date and time |
Zulu (UTC) | 26-Mar-2023 12:33:40 |
Local (UTC-7) | 26-Mar-2023 05:33:40 |
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METAR |
KCRQ | 261153Z AUTO 09004KT 10SM CLR 08/05 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP180 T00830050 10111 20078 55002
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KOKB 6nm NW | 261152Z AUTO 00000KT 8SM BKN017 07/05 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP184 T00670050 10089 20061 56002
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KNFG 10nm N | 261152Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN020 05/03 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP188 T00500033 10083 20044 56002 $
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KNXF 13nm NW | 261212Z AUTO 06007KT 10SM BKN022 08/05 A3008 RMK AO2 T00780050 PWINO $
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KL18 14nm N | 261215Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 06/04 A3009 RMK AO2
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KNKX 17nm SE | 261155Z AUTO 09007KT 10SM CLR 06/05 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP183 T00560050 10072 20044 55000
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KRNM 19nm E | 261153Z AUTO 00000KT 8SM CLR 03/01 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP180 T00280011 10072 20017 55001
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TAF |
KCRQ | 261120Z 2612/2712 VRB04KT P6SM SKC FM262000 27010KT P6SM FEW200 FM270200 VRB04KT P6SM FEW200
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KNFG 10nm N | 2603/2703 VRB03KT 9999 SKC 521809 522709 523604 QNH3003INS TEMPO 2619/2622 27014KT BECMG 2700/2702 18003KT 9999 SCT040 521809 522709 523604 QNH3002INS T04/2613Z T16/2620Z
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KNKX 17nm SE | 2521/2621 26008KT 9999 SCT035 52180 522709 523603 QNH3001INS TEMPO 2522/2602 27013KT BECMG 2503/2505 10003KT 9999 FEW025 521809 522709 523602 QNH3004INS T04/2613Z T16/2620Z
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NOTAMs |
NOTAMs are issued by the DoD/FAA and will open in a separate window not controlled by AirNav.
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FBO, Fuel Providers, and Aircraft Ground Support |
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ASRI 130.00 760-438-6800 toll-free 800-523-4038 [web site] [email] |
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Your "Home Away From Home" in San Diego! Nearest to Airport Entrance / Exit, Excellent Concierge Service, Call 800-523-4038 for more details.
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 | | 100LL | Jet A | FS | | $8.29 | | $6.33 | GUARANTEED |  | MEMBERS ONLY Discounts |
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ASRI 131.175 760-930-0123 [web site] [email] |
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Aviation fuel, Aircraft parking (ramp or tiedown), Hangars, Hangar leasing / sales, GPU / Power cart, Catering, Rental cars, Ground transportation, ...
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 | | 100LL | Jet A | FS | | $8.75 | | $8.54 | Updated 26-Mar-2023 |
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ASRI 131.30 760-891-2800 [web site] [email] |
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Carlsbad Jet Center now open at McClellan-Palomar Airport (KCRQ) in Carlsbad, CA! In the heart of southern California's resort country, beautiful beaches, golf courses, business district, and LEGOland, we look forward to welcoming you to the area. Carlsbad Jet Center is an independently owned and operated FBO with a priority for safe and efficient operations, first-class VIP service for every customer, and a passion for aviation. Call or visit us today!
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 | | 100LL | Jet A | FS | | $8.75 | | $8.59 | Updated 21-Mar-2023 |
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Alternatives at nearby airports IMPORTANT: Note that the FBOs below are NOT at KCRQ but at other nearby airports. Do not expect services from these FBOs to be available at KCRQ. |
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ASRI 130.35 858-800-3878 [web site] [email] |
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At KMYF (Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport), 20 miles SSE
Come visit San Diego's newest Jet Center! We are the most competitively priced FBO in San Diego. We will price match our fuel if you have a better deal at KCRQ, including CAA. Our central location and easy freeway access can have your clients to their destination within 15 minutes. Come enjoy a warm cookie, gourmet espresso beverage and our exceptional service.
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Aviation Businesses, Services, and Facilities |
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toll-free 888-359-5638 760-476-0890 [web site] [email] |
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LOFT is a full-service FAR Part 142 Flight Training Center specializing in CE-525, CE-525S, and CE-500 Initial Type Ratings and Recurrent Training. Offering simulator-based training in a FAA certified Level C CJ1 full flight simulator and in-aircraft training programs, LOFT is the perfect choice.
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toll-free 877-723-5937 [web site] [email] |
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Pacific Coast Flyers is a premier flying club and aviation community. We provide top quality and well equipped aircraft as well as access to flight instruction in a fun and safe atmosphere. We focus on providing the best flying experience possible.
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Leading Edge Aviation |
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760-931-8565
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