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KCRQ
McClellan-Palomar Airport · Carlsbad
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
331 ft / 101 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.60 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
06/24 · 4,897 ft · AsphaltLIGHTEDFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for McClellan-Palomar Airport (KCRQ), located in Carlsbad, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 331 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
McClellan-Palomar Airport
ICAO / IATA
KCRQ / CLD
Municipality
Carlsbad
Country
Region
US-CA — California
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
331 ft
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Runway 06 / 24
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 4,897 ft / 1,493 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 79.1° / 259.1°
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 79.1° / 259.1°
RWY 06 (79.1°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 24 (259.1°)
108.70 MHz
IDENT: CRQ | CRS: 245°
A/D SOCAL APP/DEP
127.30 MHz
ATIS ATIS
120.15 MHz
CLD CLNC DEL
134.85 MHz
CTAF CTAF
118.60 MHz
GND GND
121.80 MHz
RDO SAN DIEGO RDO
115.30 MHz
TWR TWR
118.60 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: FAA NASR · Cycle: Jan 2026