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KCRQ

CLD

McClellan-Palomar Airport · Carlsbad

Key Facts

Technical summary and operational standards.

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
331 ft / 101 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.60 MHz (TWR)
Runway Summary
06/244,897 ftAsphaltLIGHTED

Mission Briefing & Tools

Direct calculators and pre-filled resources for this airport.

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VDP CALC
Visual Point
CONVERTER
QNH / Fuel
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Briefing for McClellan-Palomar Airport (KCRQ), United States. This facility features 1 active runways with an elevation of 331 ft. Verified ILS frequencies are available for precision approaches.Maintain a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft for altimeter reset.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
McClellan-Palomar Airport
ICAO / IATA
KCRQ / CLD
Municipality
Carlsbad
Country
Region
US-CA
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Official Website
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and verified landing frequencies.

Runway 06 / 24
ILSLIGHTED
Length: 4,897 ft / 1,493 m
Surface: Asphalt
Heading: 79.1° / 259.1°
RWY 06
No ILS
RWY 24
108.70 MHz
ID: CRQ | CRS: 245°

Communication Frequencies

ATC and advisory channels.

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

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Alternatives in the vicinity.

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KSDM
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Data Source: OurAirports · Technical Briefing Jan 2026
ILS Data Source: AIP / FAA NASR Cycle Verified