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MC Clellan-Palomar (KCRQ)

Carlsbad, CA

Airport Information

Weather observed .

Flight Category:
IFR
Winds:
200° at 3 knots
Clouds:
900 feet (OVC)
Visibility:
10+ SM
Elevation:
330.5 ft (100.7 m)
Ctrl Tower:
Yes
ALL/ALL/0700-2200
Runways:
06/24 (4897x150)
MC Clellan-Palomar Pilot Reviews:

Alex M.

June 4, 2026

The transient tiedowns sit at the tower base, right before Western Aviation. There are only around 5 spots now, and sadly they leave your tail pointed toward the commercial ramp. Definitely bring those gust locks! $7 per night if you're staying.

Edward D.

May 3, 2026

While parked in transient, jet blast from an American Airlines airliner sitting at idle nearly sent my Citabria flying, and it took two of us to keep it on the ground. Because the transient spots face tail-on toward the airline terminal, aircraft parked there are exposed to possible rudder damage from jet blast.

Mark A.

December 28, 2025

Airport landing charge - $1.00 per 1,000 lbs. Part 135 12,500 lbs. and above

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Remarks

Airport has noise abatement procedures contact amgr 760-431-4646.

All aircraft mult practice apchs and lndgs discouraged 2200-0700 lcl.

APT Lighting Schedule: When atct closed actvt hirl runway 06/24, papi runways 06 & 24, malsr runway 24 - CTAF.

ARFF Certification: Closed to air carrier opns with more than 9 passenger seats from 2230 to 0600 except by ppr call amgr 760-431-4646.

Designated Customs Landing: Us customs user fee airport.

Extensive bird activity in vicinity especially in spring.

For cd when atct closed contact socal approach at 800-448-3724.

Ltd transient tie down space on public ramp.

Military has Landing Rights: Ppr only - no mil trng - contract military only.

Multiple apchs by large aircraft (including large hel) not authorized.

Runway Information

Identifier:
RWY 06
Dimensions:
4897x150
Surface:
Asphalt
Elevation:
330ft
Traffic Pattern:
Left
Approach Lighting:
None
Visual Slope Indicator:
PAPI-4L
Displaced Threshold:
297ft
06
Wind: 200° at 3 kts

Flight activity snapshot updated .

Recent Arrivals

IdentTypeFromTime
N610LCL60KBFL
N386NGPC12KMRY
N7503YPA30KSGU
NDU592-KIWA
NDU897PA44KIWA
LXJ355E55PKBZN

Scheduled Arrivals

IdentTypeFromScheduled
JRE390-KAFO
N917FH-KSDL
PXT504-KCMA
TOG30-KSBP
N4699W-KAPC
LFG304-KBFI

Recent Departures

IdentTypeToTime
NDU592PA44KCHD
NDU897PA44KCHD
N220WCC172KLGB
N4629D-KCNO
ENY4021E170KPHX
LXJ355E55PKTRK

Scheduled Departures

IdentTypeToScheduled
N952PM-KCCR
N907SF-KVNY
N233MW-KWVI
N716EM-KMMH
LFG304-KBFI
N835CB-KFFT

Radio Frequencies

ATIS:
120.15 MHz
Tower:
118.6 MHz
CTAF:
118.600 MHz
Ground:
121.8 MHz
Southern California Approach:
127.3
Southern California Departure:
127.3