FAA INFORMATION EFFECTIVE 09 FEBRUARY 2012
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: | 331 ft. / 100.9 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 |
| 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: | DUSK-DAWN 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) |
| 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.
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 | | 109.80 | | 14E |
| JLIr254/34.9 | | JULIAN VORTAC | | 114.00 | | 15E |
| TIJr321/38.9 | | TIJUANA VOR/DME | | 116.50 | | 14E |
| HDFr173/(39.2) | | HOMELAND VOR | | 113.40 | | 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: | 60.0 | | Double wheel: | 80.0 | | Double tandem: | 110.0 |
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| Runway edge lights: | high intensity |
| RUNWAY 6 | | RUNWAY 24 |
| Latitude: | 33-07.619217N | | 33-07.771308N |
| Longitude: | 117-17.275380W | | 117-16.332863W |
| Elevation: | 330.1 ft. | | 326.0 ft. |
| Gradient: | 0.1% | | 0.1% |
| 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: | basic, 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: | | | 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 |
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: | | 274 | | Single engine airplanes: | | 176 | | Multi engine airplanes: | | 26 | | Jet airplanes: | | 57 | | Helicopters: | | 15 |
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| Aircraft operations: avg 364/day * | | 63% | transient general aviation | | 30% | local general aviation | | 3% | air taxi | | 3% | commercial | | <1% | military | | * for 12-month period ending 31 December 2010 | |
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 9 February 2012 at 0901Z and 8 March 2012 at 0900Z.
STARs - Standard Terminal Arrivals |
| FODRR ONE | |
2 pages:
[1] [2] (333KB) |
IAPs - Instrument Approach Procedures |
| ILS OR LOC/DME RWY 24 | |
download (488KB) |
| RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 24 | |
download (613KB) |
| RNAV (GPS) RWY 24 | |
download (398KB) |
| VOR-A | |
download (389KB) |
| NOTE: Special Alternate Minimums apply | |
download (18KB) |
| NOTE: Special Take-Off Minimums/Departure Procedures apply | |
download (42KB) |
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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| Aerial photo |
WARNING: Photo may not be current or correct
Photo by Georgia Griffiths
Photo taken 27-Feb-2011
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 12-Feb-2012
| | Local (UTC-8) | | Zulu (UTC) |
| Morning civil twilight | | 06:11 | | 14:11 |
| Sunrise | | 06:37 | | 14:37 |
| Sunset | | 17:30 | | 01:30 |
| Evening civil twilight | | 17:56 | | 01:56 |
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| Current date and time |
| Zulu (UTC) | 12-Feb-2012 13:38:35 |
| Local (UTC-8) | 12-Feb-2012 05:38:35 |
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| METAR |
| KCRQ | 121253Z AUTO 15004KT 10SM SCT029 11/08 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP146 T01060083
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KOKB 6nm NW | 121252Z AUTO 00000KT 8SM CLR 07/05 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP148 T00670050 $
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KNFG 10nm N | 121254Z AUTO 00000KT 9SM CLR 05/03 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP152 T00500028 TSNO $
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KNXF 13nm NW | 121256Z AUTO 08005KT 10SM CLR 10/07 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP237 T01000072 TSNO PNO $
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KNKX 17nm SE | 121255Z 12005KT 10SM BKN026 OVC048 11/08 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP148 T01110083
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KRNM 19nm E | 121253Z AUTO 16005KT 10SM OVC038 08/07 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP145 T00830072 TSNO
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| TAF |
| KCRQ | 121128Z 1212/1312 VRB04KT P6SM SCT045 FM121800 24010KT P6SM SCT025 BKN035 TEMPO 1221/1301 SCT040 FM130300 VRB04KT P6SM SCT020 BKN030
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KNFG 10nm N | 1209/1309 VRB06KT 8000 BR BKN030 QNH2996INS BECMG 1220/1221 23008KT 9999 NSW FEW030 FEW100 SCT250 QNH2990INS FM130000 VRB06KT 9999 SCT030 SCT080 QNH2995INS T08/1211Z T16/1222Z
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KNKX 17nm SE | 1209/1309 VRB06KT 8000 BR OVC030 QNH2997INS BECMG 1217/1218 25008KT 9999 NSW FEW020 SCT100 SCT250 QNH2992INS FM130200 VRB06KT 9999 SCT030 SCT100 QNH2992INS T10/1211Z T16/1221Z
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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 1-800-523-4038 [web site] [email] |
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"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 | | $6.35 | | $5.90 | | GUARANTEED |  | MEMBER PRICING |
| | FS | | $6.15 | | $5.70 |
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ASRI 129.00 toll-free 1-888-438-0877 [web site] [email] |
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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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 | | 100LL | Jet A | | FS | | $6.35 | | $5.89 | | GUARANTEED |  | MEMBERS ONLY Discounts |
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ASRI 131.175 toll-free 1-800-951-9557 760-930-0123 [web site] [email] |
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Premier Jet lives up to the name by providing the most modern facility with all the amenities. Our top notch professionals are trained to handle the expected and unexpected. We're anxious to have you join us as a privileged client.
Experience Premier luxury, hospitality, safety, and security at prices that will astonish you.
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toll-free 1-888-949-0888 760-438-7603 [web site] [email] |
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Magellan Aviation is offering basic 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 2012. Please call beforehand to inquire on availability and hours of operation.
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Aviation fuel
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Aviation Businesses, Services, and Facilities |
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toll-free 1-800-255-2877 [web site] [email] |
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ATP provides professional, accelerated flight training at 26 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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toll-free 1-888-359-5638 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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760-929-0200 760-802-0392 [web site] [email] |
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Full Bar & Restaurant Breakfast, Lunch, Happy Hour ($2 Drafts) & Dinner from 9am to 9pm daily except Sunday until 2pm 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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