MC Clellan-Palomar (KCRQ)
Airport Information
MC Clellan-Palomar Pilot Reviews:
Alex M.
June 4, 2026The transient tiedowns sit at the tower base, right before Western Aviation. There are only around 5 spots now, and sadly they leave your tail pointed toward the commercial ramp. Definitely bring those gust locks! $7 per night if you're staying.
Edward D.
May 3, 2026While parked in transient, jet blast from an American Airlines airliner sitting at idle nearly sent my Citabria flying, and it took two of us to keep it on the ground. Because the transient spots face tail-on toward the airline terminal, aircraft parked there are exposed to possible rudder damage from jet blast.
Mark A.
December 28, 2025Airport landing charge - $1.00 per 1,000 lbs. Part 135 12,500 lbs. and above
FBOs & Fuel
Nearby Airports
| ID | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| KOKB | Bob Maxwell Memorial Airfield | 7.4nm NW |
| L18 | Fallbrook Community Airpark | 15.7nm N |
| KRNM | Ramona | 22nm E |
| KMYF | Montgomery-Gibbs Executive | 23.2nm S |
| KSEE | Gillespie Field | 27.8nm SE |
| KSAN | San Diego International | 27.9nm S |
| F70 | French Valley | 31.7nm N |
| KSDM | Brown Field Municipal | 42.1nm SE |
| L65 | Perris Valley | 43.8nm N |
| KHMT | Hemet-Ryan | 44.3nm N |
Remarks
Airport has noise abatement procedures contact amgr 760-431-4646.
All aircraft mult practice apchs and lndgs discouraged 2200-0700 lcl.
APT Lighting Schedule: When atct closed actvt hirl runway 06/24, papi runways 06 & 24, malsr runway 24 - CTAF.
ARFF Certification: Closed to air carrier opns with more than 9 passenger seats from 2230 to 0600 except by ppr call amgr 760-431-4646.
Designated Customs Landing: Us customs user fee airport.
Extensive bird activity in vicinity especially in spring.
For cd when atct closed contact socal approach at 800-448-3724.
Ltd transient tie down space on public ramp.
Military has Landing Rights: Ppr only - no mil trng - contract military only.
Multiple apchs by large aircraft (including large hel) not authorized.