FAA INFORMATION EFFECTIVE 30 OCTOBER 2025
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 -8 (UTC -7 during Daylight Saving 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 RWY 06/24, PAPI RWYS 06 & 24, MALSR RWY 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 760-239-7043 |
- 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 |
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| 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 | | 113.75 | | 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: | | Single wheel: | 110.0 | | Double wheel: | 168.0 | | Double tandem: | 248.0 | | Dual double tandem: | 692.0 |
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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 | | no |
| 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: | JOHN OTTO
2192 PALOMAR AIRPORT ROAD
CARLSBAD, CA 92011-4409
Phone 760-431-4646 |
Additional Remarks
| A39-06/24 | PCR VALUE: 454/F/C/X/T |
| - | 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. |
| E116 | PPR ONLY - NO MIL TRNG - CONTRACT MILITARY ONLY. |
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 30 October 2025 at 0901Z to 27 November 2025 at 0900Z.
STARs - Standard Terminal Arrivals |
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| LEGOZ FOUR (RNAV) | |
2 pages:
[1] [2] (437KB) |
IAPs - Instrument Approach Procedures |
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| ILS OR LOC RWY 24 **CHANGED** | |
download (404KB) |
| RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 06 **CHANGED** | |
download (331KB) |
| RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 24 **CHANGED** | |
download (404KB) |
| RNAV (GPS) X RWY 24 **CHANGED** | |
download (298KB) |
| RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 06 **CHANGED** | |
download (210KB) |
| RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 24 **CHANGED** | |
download (398KB) |
| VOR-A **CHANGED** | |
download (315KB) |
| NOTE: Special Alternate Minimums apply | |
download (141KB) |
Departure Procedures |
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| CWARD TWO (RNAV) | |
download (208KB) |
| 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 |
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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 |
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Times for 17-Nov-2025
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| Morning civil twilight | | 05:57 | | 13:57 |
| Sunrise | | 06:23 | | 14:23 |
| Sunset | | 16:45 | | 00:45 |
| Evening civil twilight | | 17:12 | | 01:12 |
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| Current date and time |
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| Zulu (UTC) | 18-Nov-2025 00:25:57 |
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| Local (UTC-8) | 17-Nov-2025 16:25:57 |
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| METAR |
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| KCRQ | 172353Z 20007KT 10SM CLR 17/12 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP108 T01720122 10189 20172 55011
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KOKB
6nm NW | 172352Z AUTO 21006KT 10SM CLR 18/12 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP110 T01780122 10200 20178 55011
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KNFG
10nm N | 172352Z 23004KT 10SM FEW030 SCT080 BKN180 17/12 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP112 T01720122 10200 20172 55010 $
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KL18
14nm N | 172355Z AUTO 23006KT 10SM SCT080 16/11 A2987 RMK AO2
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KNKX
17nm SE | 172355Z 21007KT 10SM CLR 17/12 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP109 T01670122 10200 20167 55011
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KRNM
19nm E | 172353Z 19007KT 10SM SCT038 17/08 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP109 T01670083 10189 20156 55011
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| KCRQ | 171737Z 1718/1818 17007KT P6SM SCT025 SCT035 FM172100 20010KT P6SM SCT020 BKN030 FM180200 20008G16KT 5SM -RA SCT015 OVC025 FM180400 27008G16KT 3SM RA SCT010 OVC015 TEMPO 1804/1807 1SM RA BR BKN008 FM180800 27005KT P6SM VCSH SCT015 BKN035
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KNFG
10nm N | 1721/1821 21008KT 9999 SCT035 BKN050 BKN180 QNH2988INS FM180000 21006G16KT 9000 BR VCSH SCT030 BKN060 BKN180 620805 QNH2986INS BECMG 1802/1804 25005KT 8000 -SHRA BR BKN012 OVC030 620803 QNH2989INS FM181000 VRB04KT 9000 -SHRA BR BKN012 OVC028 QNH2991INS BECMG 1817/1819 19006KT 9000 BR VCSH SCT010 BKN020 OVC080 600000 QNH2991INS TX19/1821Z TN09/1814Z
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KNKX
17nm SE | 1721/1821 VRB06KT 9999 FEW030 620609 621502 QNH2988INS BECMG 1805/1807 20008KT 4800 SHRA BKN015 BKN030 600000 QNH2982INS TEMPO 1809/1812 22010G20KT TX20/1721Z TN12/1812Z
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FBO, Fuel Providers, and Aircraft Ground Support |
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ASRI 130.00
760-438-6800
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Your "Home Away From Home" in San Diego!
Nearest to Airport Entrance / Exit, Excellent Concierge Service, Call 760-438-6800 for more details.
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ASRI 131.175
760-930-0123
[web site]
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Atlantic Aviation is your premier aviation service provider with more than 100 locations in North America, including Hawaii and the Caribbean. We provide standard ground services you'd expect, with a detailed focus on ensuring an unforgettable customer experience.
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 | | 100LL | Jet A | SAF | | FS | | $9.20 | | $9.10 | | $10.79 | | Updated 17-Nov-2025 |
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ASRI 131.30
760-891-2800
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Come visit us at Carlsbad Jet Center, located at McClellan-Palomar Airport (KCRQ) in Carlsbad, CA. Nestled within Southern California's picturesque resort region, our location offers convenient access to stunning beaches, championship golf courses, bustling business centers, and the magic of LEGOLAND. As an independently owned and operated FBO, Carlsbad Jet Center is driven by a commitment to safety, efficiency, and providing every customer with a first-class VIP experience. Our passion for aviation shines through in everything we do. We can't wait to welcome you! Call or visit us today!
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| True North Self-Serve - County of San Diego |
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760-438-6800
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If you are affiliated with True North Self-Serve - County of San Diego and would like to show here your services, contact info, web link, logo, and more, click here
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| 100LL | | SS | | $7.29 | | Updated 20-Oct-2025 |
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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]
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At KMYF (Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport), 20 miles SSE
COAST AIR CENTER - WE PRICE MATCH CAA PRICING
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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toll-free 888-359-5638
760-476-0890
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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
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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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