McClellan-Palomar Airport
KCRQ, Carlsbad, CA
- Longest runway
- 06/24 (4,897 ft)
About 35 miles to downtown San Diego; convenient for Carlsbad, La Jolla’s north and Rancho Santa Fe
Palomar (Carlsbad) airport guide
Private Jet Charter to Carlsbad
McClellan-Palomar Airport is in Carlsbad, a few minutes from the beaches, La Costa and the flower fields.
- Main airport
- CRQ / KCRQ
- Elevation
- 331 ft
- Longest runway
- 06/24 (4,897 ft)
- Customs
- Confirmed with your quote
Flying Private to Carlsbad
Palomar has a 4,900-foot runway and private terminals; it suits light and midsize jets. San Diego International is about 40 minutes south.
Golf, resorts and Legoland draw visitors year-round.
Carlsbad Airports for Private Jets
Which airport is best depends on where you are going on the ground, the time of day and the aircraft.
San Diego International Airport
KSAN, San Diego, CA
- Longest runway
- 09/27 (9,401 ft)
- Customs
- Yes
About 3 miles to downtown San Diego
San Diego International airport guideBefore You Book Carlsbad
The local rules and conditions that affect your aircraft, schedule and price.
Runway Length
Palomar suits light and midsize jets; heavy jets use San Diego International.
Marine Layer
Morning low clouds are common in early summer.
When Demand Peaks in Carlsbad
Book early for these dates. Quieter periods offer the widest choice of aircraft.
- March to May
- The Flower Fields bloom.
- Summer
- Beach season and Del Mar racing.
Flight Times and Prices to Carlsbad
Estimated one-way flight times and prices to CRQ for aircraft that fly the trip nonstop. Prices exclude taxes, fees and repositioning. Estimate a different trip
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize jet | Heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (TEB) | 2,419 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 5 hr 25 min$50,000–$76,000 |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 102 mi | 35 min$10,900–$15,900 | 35 min$16,600–$21,500 | 30 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Miami (OPF) | 2,268 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 5 hr 5 min$46,500–$71,500 |
| Dallas (DAL) | 1,183 mi | 3 hr 10 min$13,800–$19,900 | 3 hr$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 50 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Chicago (MDW) | 1,716 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 15 min$23,000–$29,000 | 3 hr 55 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,318 mi | 3 hr 30 min$15,100–$22,000 | 3 hr 20 min$18,300–$23,500 | 3 hr 5 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 422 mi | 1 hr 15 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 10 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 10 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 237 mi | 55 min$10,900–$15,900 | 50 min$16,600–$21,500 | 50 min$36,500–$56,000 |
Best Aircraft for Carlsbad
Light jets fly to Las Vegas, Scottsdale and Cabo; super-midsize jets fly to the East Coast from San Diego.
Carlsbad Private Jet Questions
Which airport is in Carlsbad?
McClellan-Palomar (CRQ), a few minutes from the beaches and resorts.
How long is a private flight from Carlsbad to Scottsdale?
About 1 hr in a light jet.
