FAA INFORMATION EFFECTIVE 22 APRIL 2021
Location
| FAA Identifier: | CRQ |
| Lat/Long: | 33-07-41.7000N 117-16-48.3000W
33-07.695000N 117-16.805000W
33.1282500,-117.2800833
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| 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 |
| 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 |
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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 | | 114.00 | | 15E |
| TIJr323/38.9 | | TIJUANA VOR/DME | | 116.50 | | 12E |
| 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: | | 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: | | 275 | | Single engine airplanes: | | 164 | | Multi engine airplanes: | | 37 | | Jet airplanes: | | 56 | | Helicopters: | | 17 | | Gliders airplanes: | | 1 |
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| Aircraft operations: avg 436/day * | | 52% | transient general aviation | | 44% | local general aviation | | 4% | air taxi | | <1% | military | | <1% | commercial | | * for 12-month period ending 31 December 2018 | |
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 22 April 2021 at 0901Z to 20 May 2021 at 0900z.
STARs - Standard Terminal Arrivals |
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| LEGOZ TWO (RNAV) | |
2 pages:
[1] [2] (380KB) |
IAPs - Instrument Approach Procedures |
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| ILS OR LOC RWY 24 | |
download (403KB) |
| RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 06 | |
download (323KB) |
| RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 24 | |
download (527KB) |
| RNAV (GPS) X RWY 24 | |
download (317KB) |
| RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 06 | |
download (233KB) |
| RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 24 | |
download (379KB) |
| VOR-A | |
download (325KB) |
| NOTE: Special Alternate Minimums apply | |
download (34KB) |
Departure Procedures |
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| CWARD TWO (RNAV) | |
download (219KB) |
| PADRZ TWO (RNAV) | |
download (265KB) |
| NOTE: Special Take-Off Minimums/Departure Procedures apply | |
download (188KB) |
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 18-May-2021
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| Morning civil twilight | | 05:21 | | 12:21 |
| Sunrise | | 05:48 | | 12:48 |
| Sunset | | 19:43 | | 02:43 |
| Evening civil twilight | | 20:10 | | 03:10 |
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| Current date and time |
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| Zulu (UTC) | 18-May-2021 14:24:54 |
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| Local (UTC-7) | 18-May-2021 07:24:54 |
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| METAR |
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| KCRQ | 181353Z AUTO 14003KT 10SM BKN011 OVC018 16/12 A3001 RMK AO2 CIG 007V013 SLP159 T01560122
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KOKB
6nm NW | 181352Z AUTO 19004KT 10SM OVC018 17/12 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP159 T01670122
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KNFG
10nm N | 181355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC017 17/13 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP160 T01720133
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KL18
14nm N | 181355Z AUTO 10SM OVC013 14/12 A3002 RMK AO2
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KNKX
17nm SE | 181355Z 00000KT 10SM OVC011 16/12 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP160 T01560122 $
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KRNM
19nm E | 181403Z AUTO 28003KT 3SM BR OVC002 13/12 A3001 RMK AO2 T01280122
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| KCRQ | 181120Z 1812/1912 VRB04KT P6SM BKN015 OVC025 FM182000 24008KT P6SM SCT020 FM190200 22005KT P6SM BKN015 FM190600 17006KT P6SM OVC015
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KNFG
10nm N | 1809/1909 VRB05KT 9999 BKN013 QNH2991INS TEMPO 1806/1812 OVC008 6000 BR DZ FM182030 25010KT 9999 SCT020 QNH2985INS BECMG 1901/1903 VRB05KT 9999 SCT015 QNH2986INS BECMG 1904/1906 VRB05KT 9999 BKN012 QNH2987INS T14/1813Z T22/1821Z
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KNKX
17nm SE | 1809/1909 VRB05KT 9999 BKN011 QNH2993INS TEMPO 1810/1816 3200 BR -DZ BKN008 FM181930 27008KT 9999 SCT015 QNH2986INS BECMG 1904/1906 VRB05KT 9999 BKN011 QNH2988INS T14/1813Z T21/1821Z
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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 800-523-4038
[web site]
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Your "Home Away From Home" in San Diego!
Nearest to Airport Entrance / Exit, Safety 1st Certified Line Service, Excellent Concierge Service, Call 800-523-4038 for more details.
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 | | 100LL | Jet A | | FS | | $7.11 | | $5.51 | | GUARANTEED |  | MEMBERS
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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 | | $6.65 | | $6.49 | | Updated 17-May-2021 |
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3 read write
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ASRI 131.30
760-891-2800
[web site]
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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 | | $6.69 | | $6.59 | | Updated 17-May-2021 |
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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
Come visit San Diego's newest boutique FBO! With no ramp fees, no facility fees or minimums, 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 855-955-6151
[web site]
[email]
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Leading Edge Avionics is a FAA Certified Part 145 Repair Station (137R236D) that provides outstanding avionics repair and installation services for all General Aviation aircraft from business jets to helicopters to single engine airplanes. We are committed to delivering our customers with services that ensure uncompromised safety and the highest quality of workmanship and reliability, while exceeding our clients' expectations on all levels. 24/7 AOG Service is also available at all Southern California airports, so call us at (855) 955-6151 and let us exceed all your service expectations!
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located at KSNA |
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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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818-298-7489
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Avionics sales and service
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760-931-8565
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760-929-0200
760-802-0392
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Full Bar & Restaurant, Breakfast, Lunch, Happy Hour ($3.00 Drafts) & Dinner from 7:30am to 9pm daily except Sunday until 4pm located next to the terminal building overlooking the runway operations. Outdoor patio dining & catering also available. Live Entertainment on weekends, please check website.
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