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Regional Airport · United States

KCRQCLD

McClellan-Palomar Airport

Carlsbad, United States

ICAO

KCRQ

IATA

CLD

Category

Regional Airport

Elevation

331 ft

Country

United States

Flight Support Services

Flight Support Services at KCRQ

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at McClellan-Palomar Airport (KCRQ / CLD) in Carlsbad, United States, through one 24/7 OCC desk.

KCRQ is listed in our network as a regional airport with high traffic. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Overflight & Landing Permits – United States

Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of United States.

Applicable permit lead times for United States are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for United States are managed end-to-end.

Ground Handling at KCRQ

Direct FBO and handler coordination at KCRQ covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

McClellan-Palomar Airport publishes rescue and fire fighting cover of FAA Index A.

Jet A1 Fuel at KCRQ

Fuel on record at McClellan-Palomar Airport: Jet fuel & Avgas. Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors.

Flight Planning & Dispatch to KCRQ

Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring.

Planning reference for KCRQ: 33° 7′ 41″ N 117° 16′ 48″ W; elevation 331 ft; local time UTC-8.

Crew & Passenger Services in Carlsbad

Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Carlsbad.

Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at KCRQ.

Cargo Operations at KCRQ

Support for freighter operations into KCRQ covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Field Information

McClellan-Palomar Airport

Latitude
33° 7′ 41″ N
Longitude
117° 16′ 48″ W
ICAO code
KCRQ
IATA code
CLD
Municipality
Carlsbad
Timezone
UTC-8
Traffic
High
Fuel Type
Jet fuel & Avgas
Fire Category
FAA Index A
Airport Category
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OCC Dispatch Desk

Planning A Flight To CLD?

Send us your aircraft, schedule, and requirements. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for KCRQ.

Submit flight inquiry for KCRQ

Operational Notes

Frequently Asked Questions – KCRQ

What are the ICAO and IATA codes for McClellan-Palomar Airport?

The ICAO code is KCRQ and the IATA code is CLD.

Is Jet A1 available at KCRQ?

Yes. Fuel on record at McClellan-Palomar Airport is Jet fuel & Avgas; into-plane pricing and fuel releases are arranged by our OCC.

What is the fire category at KCRQ?

McClellan-Palomar Airport publishes rescue and fire fighting cover of FAA Index A.

What time zone does KCRQ operate in?

McClellan-Palomar Airport operates on UTC-8.

How do I request ground handling or a permit for KCRQ?

Send your aircraft, schedule, and requirements to occ@thenetworkplan.com. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for KCRQ.