KCRQ McClellan-Palomar Airport
McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) is a towered flight-training airport in Carlsbad, California, at 331 ft elevation, with one runway, 06/24 (4,897 ft). Below: the current METAR and TAF decoded in plain English, runway wind components, frequencies, and the FAA terminal procedures for d-TPP 2611 (Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026).
| Identifiers | ICAO KCRQ · FAA CRQ · IATA CLD |
|---|---|
| Location | Carlsbad, CA · 33.1283, -117.2800 |
| Elevation | 331 ft MSL (101 m) |
| Tower | 118.6 MHz |
| ATIS | 120.15 MHz |
| FAA charts | 14 in d-TPP 2611 (Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026) |
KCRQ METAR and TAF
METAR KCRQ 010453Z AUTO 08003KT 10SM -RA OVC085 18/16 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP101 P0001 T01780161| Wind | From 080° at 3 kt |
|---|---|
| Visibility | 10 statute miles or more |
| Weather | light rain |
| Clouds | Overcast 8,500 ft · ceiling 8,500 ft |
| Temperature / dew point | 18°C (64°F) / 16°C (61°F) · spread 2°C — fog or low cloud possible |
| Altimeter | 29.84 inHg (1010 hPa) |
| Flight category | VFR — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility above 5 SM |
Remarks: AO2: automated station with a precipitation sensor · SLP101: sea-level pressure 1010.1 hPa · T01780161: temperature 17.8°C, dew point 16.1°C
Wind components by runway
From the METAR wind (080° true at 3 kt) and the runway true headings. Tower and ATIS winds are magnetic — use those for the actual runway choice.
- RWY 06: headwind 3 kt, crosswind 0 kt
- RWY 24: tailwind 3 kt, crosswind 0 kt
TAF (terminal forecast)
Issued 1st at 02:50Z · valid 1st 03Z – 1st 24Z
TAF KCRQ 010250Z 0103/0124 VRB04KT P6SM -SHRA FEW025 OVC100 TEMPO 0104/0107 4SM RA BKN022 FM010700 VRB04KT 5SM -RA BKN022 BKN050 FM011400 VRB04KT P6SM -SHRA BKN030 FM011900 27011G20KT P6SM VCSH SCT050- Initially · 1st 03Z – 1st 24Z: wind variable at 4 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · light rain showers · few 2,500 ft, overcast 10,000 ft
- Temporarily · 1st 04Z – 1st 07Z: visibility 4 statute miles · rain · broken 2,200 ft
- From · 1st 07:00Z: wind variable at 4 kt · visibility 5 statute miles · light rain · broken 2,200 ft, broken 5,000 ft
- From · 1st 14:00Z: wind variable at 4 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · light rain showers · broken 3,000 ft
- From · 1st 19:00Z: wind 270° at 11 kt, gusting 20 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · scattered 5,000 ft
Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center (aviationweather.gov). Times are UTC (Z). Decoded for learning — get an official weather briefing before flight.
Runways
| Runway | Length × width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06 / 24 | 4,897 × 150 ft | asphalt | Yes |
Frequencies
| Service | Name | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| Approach / departure | SOCAL APP/DEP | 127.3 |
| ATIS | 120.15 | |
| Clearance delivery | CLNC DEL | 134.85 |
| CTAF | 118.6 | |
| Ground | 121.8 | |
| Radio (FSS) | SAN DIEGO RDO | 115.3 |
| Tower | 118.6 |
Runways and frequencies: OurAirports (public domain) — they can change. Check the FAA Chart Supplement for KCRQ before you fly.
FAA charts for KCRQ — d-TPP 2611
14 charts effective Oct 29, 2026 09:01Z until Nov 26, 2026 09:01Z. Each link opens the original FAA PDF (aeronav.faa.gov).
Airport diagram 1
Instrument approach procedures 6
Departure procedures (DP / ODP) 2
Arrivals (STAR) 2
Minimums, hot spots and notices 3
KCRQ on the FAA d-TPP search · Chart Supplement
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Charts: FAA digital Terminal Procedures Publication (d-TPP), public domain — linked unmodified, not hosted here. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain). Weather: NOAA Aviation Weather Center.
For practice and reference only — not for navigation or flight planning. Always check current official sources (FAA charts, Chart Supplement, NOTAMs, an official weather briefing). The pilot in command is responsible for the flight.