AviatDataMcClellan-Palomar Airport CLD / KCRQ
Carlsbad, California · United States · County of San Diego (Department of Public Works, Airports)
35kpax · 2024
Limited hoursJet A · Avgas 100LL
ICAO / IATAKCRQ / CLD
OperatorCounty of San Diego (Department of Public Works, Airports)
Coordinates33.1283°N, 117.2801°W
Elevation331 ft · 101 m
Time zonePT (UTC-8/-7 DST)
Passengers / yr34,868 (2024)
CustomsNo
Border controlNo
SchengenNo
FuelJet A · Avgas 100LL
Bonded—
AIP referenceKCRQ — FAA Chart Supplement / d-TPP
Operating hoursATCT 0700-2200 local. Voluntary noise curfew: jets 2200-0700 local, props 0000-0600 local. PPR required for military aircraft. FBO/general aviation access 24h.
TerminalsSingle ~18,000 sq ft commercial terminal (opened 2009) with ticketing lobby, TSA screening and a boarding lounge; used by scheduled commuter and public-charter carriers alongside extensive general-aviation/FBO facilities.
Runways (1)
- 6/24 · 1,493 m / 4,897 ft · 46 m wide · Asphalt (grooved) · ILS ILS Rwy 24
County-owned reliever/commercial airport 3 mi SE of Carlsbad, the busiest single-runway airport in California by GA operations. Served by scheduled commuter and public-charter carriers including Advanced Air (with seasonal Mammoth Lakes service), plus American Eagle, United Express and JSX; pax figure derived from FAA CY2024 enplanements of 17,434 (~x2 for total passengers).
Services
Available
On request / PPR
Seasonal / ageing
Unconfirmed / not listed
Ground handling
Available · 7 providers
Atlantic Aviation
Provides line service, aircraft ramp parking and ramp handling at 2100 Palomar Airport Road.
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Verified 2 months ago · unconfirmed source
Carlsbad Jet Center
Line service, ramp handling and hangar/office space at CLD from a 12,000 sq ft terminal; markets itself as the premier FBO at McClellan-Palomar.
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Verified 2 months ago · unconfirmed source
Western Aviation, LLC (Western Flight)
Advertises the largest ramp on the field with full ramp handling, crew car and crew van service; ramp/overnight fees waived with fuel uplift.
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Verified 2 months ago · unconfirmed source
Envoy Air (American Eagle)
Operates American Eagle E175 service to Phoenix and self-handles its own ground operations; no third-party handler identified at CLD.
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Verified 2 months ago · unconfirmed source
SkyWest Airlines (United Express)
Operates United Express E175 service to Denver and San Francisco (resumed March 2026) and self-handles its ground operations; no third-party handler identified.
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Verified 2 months ago · unconfirmed source
JSX
Public-charter carrier operating from the CLD main terminal to destinations including Las Vegas, Oakland and Scottsdale (seasonal Reno/Tahoe and Taos); self-handles its own passenger and ramp operations.
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Verified 2 months ago · unconfirmed source
Advanced Air
Commuter carrier operating seasonal service to Mammoth Lakes; self-handles its own check-in and ground operations at CLD.
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Verified 2 months ago · unconfirmed source
Aircraft fuel
Available · 4 providers
Atlantic Aviation
Full-service FBO at CLD selling Jet A, 100LL and SAF; contract fuel accepted, listed as independent-branded fuel per AirNav and FlightAware. · 0600-2200; 24-hr with callout
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Verified 2 months ago · unconfirmed source
Carlsbad Jet Center
Independently owned Avfuel-branded FBO (opened Jan 2019, replacing Magellan Aviation) selling Jet A and 100LL per AirNav pricing.
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Verified 2 months ago · unconfirmed source
Western Aviation, LLC (Western Flight)
FBO nearest the airport entrance (2210 Palomar Airport Road) selling Titan-branded Jet A and 100LL; contract fuel accepted from multiple providers, per AirNav. · 0600-2000; 24-hr with notice
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Verified 2 months ago · unconfirmed source
Civic Helicopters
Helicopter-focused operator on the field (2206 Palomar Airport Road) listed selling 100LL and Jet A at CLD per AirNav.
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Verified 2 months ago · unconfirmed source
De-icing
Not listed
Part-145 line maintenance
Available · 3 providers
Civic Helicopters
Provides aircraft maintenance and parts alongside flight training, rental and aerial tours; maintenance scope not independently confirmed.
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Verified 2 months ago · unconfirmed source
Walt's Avionics, Inc.
Avionics install and repair shop (FAA Part 145 repair station, cert WFVR290E) at 2186 Palomar Airport Road, CLD, per iFlightPlanner and FAA repair-station listings; specializes in pitot-static and transponder work.
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Verified 2 months ago · unconfirmed source
Hangar One Avionics, Inc.
Avionics maintenance and installation provider (FAA Part 145) at 2026 Palomar Airport Road, CLD, per iFlightPlanner and AEA member listings; serves fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft.
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Verified 2 months ago · unconfirmed source
Part-145 base maintenance
Not listed
Component shops & overhaul
Not listed
Flight catering
On request
Atlantic Aviation
Arranges aircraft catering on request through the FBO.
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Verified 2 months ago · unconfirmed source
Aircraft cleaning
On request
Western Aviation, LLC (Western Flight)
Aircraft wash and valet services offered on request.
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Verified 2 months ago · unconfirmed source
Ground support equipment
Available · 2 providers
Atlantic Aviation
GPU/power cart listed among aircraft services.
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Verified 2 months ago · unconfirmed source
Western Aviation, LLC (Western Flight)
Oxygen and nitrogen servicing listed among aircraft services.
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Verified 2 months ago · unconfirmed source
Cargo handling
Not listed
Aviation security
Not listed
Passenger & crew transport
Available
Atlantic Aviation
Courtesy crew cars, shuttle service and on-site Go Rentals rental cars for crew and passengers.
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Verified 2 months ago · unconfirmed source
Flight support
Available
Carlsbad Jet Center
Offers concierge and flight-support services per the company's own site.
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Verified 2 months ago · unconfirmed source
Hotel & travel
Not listed