McClellan-Palomar Airport (KCRQ)
Carlsbad, United States · North America
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
KCRQ
IATA
CLD
City
Carlsbad
Country
United States
Region
North America
Elevation
331 ft
Runways
1 runway
Coordinates
33.1283, -117.2803
Overview
North San Diego County airport with excellent weather for year-round flight training operations.
Current Weather at KCRQ
Pilots flying into or out of McClellan-Palomar Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.
Live conditions
Current METAR
METAR KCRQ 030853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC015 17/13 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP149 T01720133 58009Wind 000° at 0 kt — likely active runway near heading 00
Current TAF
TAF KCRQ 030520Z 0306/0406 VRB03KT P6SM OVC014 FM031800 25008KT P6SM FEW020 FM040400 VRB04KT P6SM OVC010Decode METAR for KCRQ
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at McClellan-Palomar Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for KCRQ. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
- TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
- NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for KCRQ. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Carlsbad. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around McClellan-Palomar Airport.
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Pilot Resources at McClellan-Palomar Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like KCRQ include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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Training Availability
Flight Training Available
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