McClellan-Palomar Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Carlsbad, United States. Its IATA code is CLD and its ICAO code is KCRQ. The airport lies at an elevation of 331 ft (101 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 06/24, 4,897 ft (1,493 m) long. Local time follows the America/Los_Angeles time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- CLD
- ICAO code
- KCRQ
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 331 ft (101 m)
- Coordinates
- 33.1283, -117.2800
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 4,897 ft · 1,493 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to McClellan-Palomar Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| SAN San Diego International Airport | San Diego, United States | 45 km · 28 mi |
| TIJ General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport | Tijuana, Mexico | 71 km · 44 mi |
| SNA John Wayne Orange County International Airport | Santa Ana, United States | 82 km · 51 mi |
| PSP Palm Springs International Airport | Palm Springs, United States | 106 km · 66 mi |
| ONT Ontario International Airport | Ontario, United States | 107 km · 66 mi |
| SBD San Bernardino International Airport | San Bernardino, United States | 108 km · 67 mi |
| LGB Long Beach International Airport | Long Beach, United States | 111 km · 69 mi |
| HHR Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport | Hawthorne, United States | 132 km · 82 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from CLD. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAX Los Angeles | 138 | 86 | 75 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 2,363 | 1,468 | 1,276 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 3,038 | 1,888 | 1,640 | View route |
| JFK New York | 3,917 | 2,434 | 2,115 | View route |
| LHR London | 8,776 | 5,453 | 4,738 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 8,950 | 5,561 | 4,833 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 9,118 | 5,665 | 4,923 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 9,345 | 5,807 | 5,046 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 9,783 | 6,079 | 5,282 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 10,173 | 6,321 | 5,493 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 11,040 | 6,860 | 5,961 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 12,109 | 7,524 | 6,538 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 12,991 | 8,072 | 7,014 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 13,477 | 8,374 | 7,277 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 14,238 | 8,847 | 7,688 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 16,610 | 10,321 | 8,969 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | SOCAL APP/DEP | 127.300 |
| ATIS | ATIS | 120.150 |
| CLD | CLNC DEL | 134.850 |
| CTAF | CTAF | 118.600 |
| GND | GND | 121.800 |
| RDO | SAN DIEGO RDO | 115.300 |
| TWR | TWR | 118.600 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of McClellan-Palomar Airport?
The IATA code of McClellan-Palomar Airport is CLD and its ICAO code is KCRQ.
Where is McClellan-Palomar Airport located?
McClellan-Palomar Airport is in Carlsbad, California, United States, at 33.1283, -117.2800.
What time zone is McClellan-Palomar Airport in?
McClellan-Palomar Airport uses the IANA time zone America/Los_Angeles. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at McClellan-Palomar Airport?
The longest runway listed is 06/24, 4,897 ft (1,493 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to McClellan-Palomar Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is San Diego International Airport (SAN), about 45 km (28 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.