McClellan-Palomar Airport
The airport-specific Carlsbad reference for North County San Diego itineraries.
Search aircraft on LineaumMcClellan-Palomar Airport is the airport-specific reference for Carlsbad and North County San Diego. The FAA directory identifies CRQ/KCRQ and a 4,897-foot runway, so airport selection and aircraft performance must be assessed for the actual load, weather and runway conditions.
The FAA location identifier is CRQ, the ICAO code is KCRQ, and the airport operator uses CLD for the airport’s commercial service. CRQ is not San Diego International Airport. Confirm current handling, parking, operating information and any customs arrangements directly for the requested movement; this page does not claim universal access for a particular aircraft.
- Distance
- Located in Carlsbad
- Runway
- 4,897 ft / 1,493m
- Operating
- Check the current FAA Chart Supplement and airport advisories.
- Fuel
- Confirm current fuel availability with the airport or handling provider
- Customs
- Do not assume customs service or availability; confirm current arrangements and prior coordination for the specific flight.
- FBOs
- Confirm directly
Private aviation suitability
CRQ preserves the historical airport intent for Carlsbad. Runway length, local procedures, handling and aircraft performance should be checked for the proposed movement.
- Carlsbad and North County San Diego access
- Airport-specific CRQ charter requests
Key operational facts
Airport access and operating details should be confirmed for the aircraft and requested date.
- Runway summary
- 4,897 ft / 1,493m
- Published hours
- Check the current FAA Chart Supplement and airport advisories.
- Fuel
- Confirm current fuel availability with the airport or handling provider
- Customs
- Do not assume customs service or availability; confirm current arrangements and prior coordination for the specific flight.
- ICAO
- KCRQ
- IATA
- CLD
- Facility type
- airport
Runway information
Runway dimensions are one part of an aircraft performance assessment; weather, weight, temperature, runway condition and operator approvals also matter.
- Identifier
- 06/24
- Length
- 1,493m
- Width
- 46m
- Surface
- Asphalt
Slots, PPR and operating context
Coordination requirements can vary by movement, season and airport procedure.
- Slots
- Confirm movement coordination, parking and any local restrictions with the airport and handler.
- Other constraints
- Runway length is 4,897 feet. Noise, traffic, runway performance, aircraft weight and airport procedures require movement-specific review.
FBO and handling
This guide does not identify a current FBO or handling provider. Confirm the provider, operating hours and services directly before travel.
Aircraft suitability
Aircraft selection remains subject to performance calculations, passenger and baggage requirements, weather, runway condition and operator approval.
- Aircraft whose verified takeoff and landing performance meets the CRQ runway and conditions
No blanket aircraft fit is implied. Performance depends on weight, temperature, wind, runway condition, obstacles and operator approval.
Access to Carlsbad
Ground transfer times are approximate and traffic-dependent.
- Distance
- In Carlsbad, California
- Planning note
- Use the final North County address to plan ground transfer; CRQ is distinct from San Diego International.
Destination served
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Frequently asked questions: CLD
Which airport is CRQ?
CRQ is the FAA location identifier and KCRQ is the ICAO code for McClellan-Palomar Airport in Carlsbad; CLD is its IATA code.
Can every business jet operate from CRQ?
No. The published runway is 4,897 feet. The operator must calculate aircraft performance for the actual conditions and confirm airport acceptance.
Is CRQ the same airport as San Diego International?
No. McClellan-Palomar (CLD/CRQ) is in Carlsbad, north of San Diego, and is preserved because the historical route specified CRQ.
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