FAA INFORMATION EFFECTIVE 18 APRIL 2024
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: | JOHN OTTO 2192 PALOMAR AIRPORT ROAD CARLSBAD, CA 92011-4409 Phone 760-431-4646 |
Airport Operational Statistics
Aircraft based on the field: | | 279 | Single engine airplanes: | | 173 | Multi engine airplanes: | | 24 | Jet airplanes: | | 75 | Helicopters: | | 6 | Gliders airplanes: | | 1 |
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Aircraft operations: avg 385/day * | 59% | transient general aviation | 34% | local general aviation | 6% | air taxi | <1% | military | <1% | commercial | * for 12-month period ending 31 December 2021 | |
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 18 April 2024 at 0901Z to 16 May 2024 at 0900Z.
STARs - Standard Terminal Arrivals |
LEGOZ TWO (RNAV) | |
2 pages:
[1] [2] (357KB) |
IAPs - Instrument Approach Procedures |
ILS OR LOC RWY 24 | |
download (391KB) |
RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 06 | |
download (313KB) |
RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 24 | |
download (518KB) |
RNAV (GPS) X RWY 24 | |
download (308KB) |
RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 06 | |
download (223KB) |
RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 24 | |
download (369KB) |
VOR-A | |
download (314KB) |
NOTE: Special Alternate Minimums apply | |
download (119KB) |
Departure Procedures |
CWARD TWO (RNAV) | |
download (209KB) |
PADRZ TWO (RNAV) | |
download (256KB) |
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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Sectional chart |
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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 25-Apr-2024
| | Local (UTC-7) | | Zulu (UTC) |
Morning civil twilight | | 05:41 | | 12:41 |
Sunrise | | 06:07 | | 13:07 |
Sunset | | 19:26 | | 02:26 |
Evening civil twilight | | 19:53 | | 02:53 |
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Current date and time |
Zulu (UTC) | 25-Apr-2024 20:06:26 |
Local (UTC-7) | 25-Apr-2024 13:06:26 |
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METAR |
KCRQ | 251953Z AUTO 26009KT 10SM OVC049 17/08 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP190 T01670078
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KOKB 6nm NW | 251952Z AUTO 23008KT 8SM OVC049 19/09 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP191 T01890089
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KNFG 10nm N | 251955Z 27007KT 10SM OVC048 20/08 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP191 T02000078 $
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KNXF 13nm NW | 251553Z AUTO 28006KT 10SM FEW034 OVC045 16/11 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP277 T01560111 $
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KL18 14nm N | 251955Z AUTO 24007KT 10SM OVC041 16/09 A3010 RMK AO2
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KNKX 17nm SE | 251955Z 24010G18KT 10SM FEW039 BKN047 17/07 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP189 T01720072
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KRNM 19nm E | 251953Z 28008KT 7SM BKN038 16/09 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP184 T01560094
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TAF |
KCRQ | 251741Z 2518/2618 25009KT P6SM VCSH SCT025 BKN035 FM260300 24005KT P6SM OVC025 FM260700 16006KT P6SM VCSH SCT015 OVC025
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KNFG 10nm N | 2517/2615 VRB03KT 9999 SCT025 OVC035 QNH3007INS FM251830 25006KT 9999 NSW BKN035 QNH3001INS TEMPO 2519/2601 25008G18KT FM260300 VRB04KT 9999 VCSH OVC020 QNH2996INS T19/2521Z T13/2613Z COR 1724Z
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KNKX 17nm SE | 2515/2615 28010KT 9999 BKN015 OVC040 521809 522708 QNH3005INS TEMPO 2515/2521 9000 -DZ BECMG 2601/2603 28008KT 521809 522708 QNH3001INS FM260830 17005KT 9000 -DZ SCT015 BKN030 522709 523601 QNH2998INS T16/2519Z T11/2614Z AMD 1516Z
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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 | | $8.68 | | $6.41 | GUARANTEED | | MEMBERS ONLY Discounts |
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ASRI 131.175 760-930-0123 [web site] [email] |
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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 | FS | | $9.45 | | $8.78 | Updated 25-Apr-2024 |
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ASRI 131.30 760-891-2800 [web site] [email] |
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Come visit us at Carlsbad Jet Center 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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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
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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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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