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KCRQ Mc Clellan-Palomar Airport
Carlsbad, California, USA

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FAA INFORMATION EFFECTIVE 22 AUGUST 2013

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
Sectional chart: LOS ANGELES
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.
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
PMSV: 344.6
WX ASOS at OKB (6 nm NW): 127.8 (760-439-9683)
WX ASOS at RNM (19 nm E): 132.025 (760-789-0736)
  • FOR CLNC DEL WHEN ATCT CLSD CALL SOCAL APCH (800) 448-3724.
  • OCEANSIDE RCO 115.3T 122.1R (SAN DIEGO RADIO)

Nearby radio navigation aids

VOR radial/distance  VOR name  Freq  Var
OCNr119/9.7OCEANSIDE VORTAC115.3015E
MZBr337/20.9MISSION BAY VORTAC117.8015E
PGYr320/34.6POGGI VORTAC109.8014E
JLIr254/34.9JULIAN VORTAC114.0015E
TIJr321/38.9TIJUANA VOR/DME116.5014E
HDFr173/(39.2)HOMELAND VOR113.4014E
ELBr131/39.9EL TORO VOR/DME117.2014E

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: 
Single wheel: 60.0
Double wheel: 80.0
Double tandem: 110.0
Runway edge lights: high intensity
RUNWAY 6  RUNWAY 24
Latitude: 33-07.619303N33-07.771453N
Longitude: 117-17.275497W117-16.332967W
Elevation: 330.0 ft.326.3 ft.
Gradient: 0.1%0.1%
Traffic pattern: leftright
Runway heading: 065 magnetic, 079 true245 magnetic, 259 true
Displaced threshold: 297 ft.no
Declared distances: TORA:4897 TODA:4897 ASDA:4897 LDA:4600TORA:4897 TODA:4897 ASDA:4897 LDA:4897
Markings: basic, in good conditionprecision, 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: touchdown
Approach lights: MALSR: 1,400 foot medium intensity approach lighting system with runway alignment indicator lights
Runway end identifier lights: noyes
Touchdown point: yes, no lightsyes, no lights
Instrument approach: ILS/DME

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: WILLIE VASQUEZ
2192 PALOMAR AIRPORT ROAD
CARLSBAD, CA 92011-4409
Phone 760-966-3272

Airport Operational Statistics

Aircraft based on the field: 290
Single engine airplanes: 176
Multi engine airplanes: 23
Jet airplanes: 79
Helicopters: 12
    
Aircraft operations: avg 377/day *
63% transient general aviation
30% local general aviation
4% commercial
3% air taxi
<1% military
* for 12-month period ending 31 December 2011

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.
- RY 24 HARD TO SEE 2 HRS PRIOR TO SUNSET. DO NOT MISTAKE SOUTH TWY AS RY.
- 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.
- 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.

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 between 19 September 2013 at 0901Z and 17 October 2013 at 0900Z.
 
STARs - Standard Terminal Arrivals
FODRR ONE   2 pages: [1] [2] (275KB)
 
IAPs - Instrument Approach Procedures
ILS OR LOC/DME RWY 24   download (362KB)
RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 24   download (517KB)
RNAV (GPS) X RWY 24   download (277KB)
RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 24   download (336KB)
VOR-A   download (293KB)
NOTE: Special Alternate Minimums apply   download (31KB)
NOTE: Special Take-Off Minimums/Departure Procedures apply   download (132KB)

Other nearby airports with instrument procedures:

KOKB - Oceanside Municipal Airport (6 nm NW)
KNFG - Camp Pendleton MCAS (Munn Field) Airport (11 nm N)
L18 - Fallbrook Community Airpark (14 nm N)
KNKX - Miramar Marine Corps Air Station (17 nm SE)
KRNM - Ramona Airport (19 nm E)
  
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Photo taken 21-Aug-2012
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Sunrise and sunset
Times for 16-Oct-2013
 Local
(UTC-7)		 Zulu
(UTC)
Morning civil twilight06:3013:30
Sunrise06:5513:55
Sunset18:1401:14
Evening civil twilight18:3901:39

Current date and time
Zulu (UTC)  16-Oct-2013 12:08:58
Local (UTC-7)  16-Oct-2013 05:08:58
 
METAR
KCRQ 160953Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/03 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP142 T01720028
KOKB 
6nm NW 		161052Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/05 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP146 T00830050 TSNO
KNFG 
10nm N 		161054Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/04 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP148 T00780039 TSNO
KNXF 
13nm NW 		160956Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR A2997 RMK AO2 SLPNO FZRANO TSNO $
KNKX 
17nm SE 		160955Z VRB03KT 10SM CLR 14/M01 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP141 T01441006
KRNM 
19nm E 		161053Z AUTO 06007KT 10SM CLR 18/M04 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP146 T01831039 TSNO
TAF
KCRQ 160539Z 1606/1706 00000KT P6SM SKC WS015/09018KT FM161600 VRB04KT P6SM SKC FM162000 26008KT P6SM SKC FM170130 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
KNFG 
10nm N 		1603/1703 21008KT 9999 SKC QNH2991INS BECMG 1604/1606 VRB03KT 9999 SKC QNH2992INS BECMG 1617/1619 05010KT 9999 SKC QNH2996INS T08/1612Z T30/1619Z
KNKX 
17nm SE 		1603/1703 VRB05KT 9999 SKC QNH2991INS BECMG 1617/1619 08007KT 9999 SKC QNH2997INS T13/1612Z T29/1619Z
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FBO, Fuel Providers, and Aircraft Ground Support

 Business Name   Contact    Services / Description  Fuel Prices Comments
Western Flight, Inc. ASRI 130.00
760-438-6800
toll-free 1-800-523-4038
[web site]
[email]		 "YOUR HOME AWAY FROM HOME IN SAN DIEGO"
NAMED "2006 PLATINUM PREFERRED FBO" BY FLIGHT OPTIONS. NEAREST TO ONLY AIRPORT ENTRANCE, SAFETY FIRST CERTIFIED LINE SERVICE. EXCELLENT CONCIERGE SERVICE-CALL 800-523-4038
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100LL Jet A
FS $6.17 $6.10 
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FS $5.97 $5.90 
  
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Jet Source ASRI 129.00
toll-free 1-888-438-0877
[web site]
[email]		 RATED TOP 40 FBO in North America. Jet Source is the only FULL SERVICE FBO at KCRQ providing Fuel,Charter,Avionics and Maintenance services. Located on the Southwest side of the runway, Jet Source is your first and best choice for your aviation services at McClellan-Palomar Airport.
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UVair
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FS $6.39 $6.00 
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Magellan Aviation
Air Elite 		ASRI 131.30
toll-free 1-888-949-0888
760-438-7603
[web site]
[email]		 Magellan Aviation, the newest FBO on the field, is offering services in our existing office building and low rates on our new concrete ramp until completion of our new FBO facility, expected to be 2nd quarter 2014. Please call beforehand to inquire on availability and hours of operation.
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Ascent
100LL Jet A
FS $6.40 $5.33 
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   10 read write
Premier Jet toll-free 1-800-951-9557
760-930-0123
[web site]
[email]		 Aviation fuel, Aircraft parking (ramp or tiedown), Hangars, Hangar leasing / sales, GPU / Power cart, Catering, Rental cars, Courtesy transportation, ...
 
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FS $6.69 
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 True North Fuel
 760-438-9300
[web site]
[email]		 Aviation fuel

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100LL
SS $6.29 
 Updated 23-Sep-2013
  
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Aviation Businesses, Services, and Facilities

 Business Name   Contact    Services / Description  Distance Comments
Airline Transport Professionals - ATP Flight School toll-free 1-800-255-2877
[web site]
[email]		 ATP provides professional, accelerated flight training at 30 flight schools across the U.S. ATP's Airline Training Programs prepare students for airline pilot careers with nationwide flying experience in multi-engine aircraft. Additional flight training courses include ATP certificate, multi-engine rating, ATP & FEX written prep & exams, Certified Flight Instructor ratings, and instrument proficiency checks.
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   5 read write
 LOFT
 toll-free 1-888-359-5638
760-476-0890
[web site]
[email]		 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.
 
FAA-Approved Training Center  
 
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 Pacific Coast Flyers
 toll-free 1-877-723-5937
[web site]
[email]		 Pacific Coast Flyers is a premiere flying club and community. We provide well equipped aircraft and access to quality flight instruction in a fun atmosphere. If you're just learning or an experienced pilot Pacific Coast Flyers is the perfect place to have a fun and safe flying experience.

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   2 read write
 Air2Air Corporation
 760-603-6774
[web site]
[email]		 Aerial tours / aerial sightseeing, Aircraft charters
 
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 ProFlight
 toll-free 1-800-438-2935
760-929-9627
[web site]
[email]		 ProFlight is a Cessna-supported Part 142 Training Center that offers CE-525S Initial Type Ratings/ATP and Currency Training (61.58). Our course utilizes an FAA-certified Level D CJ3 Full Flight Simulator, web-based systems course ware, experienced instructors and a revolutionary training approach.
 
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Leading Edge Aviation 760-931-8565
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Where to Eat: Catering, Restaurants, Food shops

 Business Name   Contact    Services / Description  Distance Comments
 The Landings @ Carlsbad Restaurant & Bar
 760-929-0200
760-802-0392
[web site]
[email]		 Full Bar & Restaurant, Breakfast, Lunch, Happy Hour ($2 Drafts) & Dinner from 8:30am to 9pm daily except Sunday until 4pm located next to the terminal building overlooking the runway operations. Outdoor patio dining & catering also available. Come enjoy a wonderful dining experience!

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Where to Stay: Hotels, Motels, Resorts, B&Bs, Campgrounds

 In this space we feature lodging establishments that are convenient to the Mc Clellan-Palomar Airport. If your hotel/inn/B&B/resort is near the Mc Clellan-Palomar Airport, provides convenient transportation, or is otherwise attractive to pilots, flight crews, and airport users, consider listing it here.  
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AirNav users who flew into KCRQ have stayed at...

Miles Price ($)
RAMADA CARLSBAD BY THE SEA 2.5 89-109
OLYMPIC RESORT 0.8 119
COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT SAN DIEGO CARLSBAD 0.5 155-179
LA QUINTA INN SAN DIEGO-CARLSBAD 2.5 114-144
GRAND PACIFIC PALISADES RESORT & HOTEL 2.0 219-220
HAMPTON INN CARLSBAD-NORTH SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA 0.4 169-179
LA QUINTA INN SAN DIEGO VISTA 4.5 199-205
QUALITY INN & SUITES LEGOLAND AREA 2.5 109-169
WEST INN AND SUITES 3.0 274-579
DAYS INN ENCINITAS 5.5 79-159
HYATT HOUSE SAN DIEGO/CARLSBAD 2.9 189-219
COMFORT INN NEAR LEGOLAND 3.8 89-109
 

Other hotels near Mc Clellan-Palomar Airport

Miles Price ($)
HOMEWOOD SUITES CARLSBAD NORTH 0.4 209-239
RESIDENCE INN BY MARRIOTT CARLSBAD 0.5 169-170
HILTON GRAND VACATIONS CLUB AT MARBRISA 1.7 149-150
SHERATON CARLSBAD RESORT & SPA 1.7 199-319
PARK HYATT AVIARA RESORT, SPA & GOLF CLUB 1.7 375-425
FOUR SEASONS RESIDENCES AVIARA 2.0 
HYATT PLACE SAN DIEGO/VISTA-CARLSBAD 2.1 
CARLSBAD BY THE SEA RESORT 2.3 149-279
TOWNEPLACE SUITES BY MARRIOTT SAN DIEGO VISTA 2.6 149-150

Distances are approximate, and may vary depending on the actual route traveled and the location of the travel start on the airport. 		    

Hotels in other cities near Mc Clellan-Palomar Airport

26 in Carlsbad
4 in Vista
6 in Encinitas
4 in San Marcos
22 in Oceanside
2 in Rancho Santa Fe
3 in Solana Beach
9 in Escondido
4 in Del Mar
4 in Fallbrook
3 in Poway
22 in La Jolla
 

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