McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) — Live Flight Status & Airport Guide
McClellan-Palomar Airport (IATA: CLD, ICAO: KCRQ) serves Carlsbad, United States. The airport lies at an elevation of 331 ft (101 m) and runs on America/Los_Angeles time; every time on this page is shown in the airport's local time. Use the arrivals and departures pages to check today's flights at McClellan-Palomar Airport, or search directly for a flight number.
Live Air Traffic
Every tracked flight due to land at McClellan-Palomar Airport today appears on the arrivals page, with its origin, scheduled and estimated times and current status; outbound flights are on the departures page. Both update continuously in the airport's local time. If a flight you expect is missing, check the exact flight number with the airline, because codeshare flights appear under the operating carrier's number.
Airport information
| Airport code | KCRQ |
|---|---|
| IATA | CLD |
| Type | Regional airport |
| City | Carlsbad |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| Elevation | 331 ft (101 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.1283, -117.28 |
McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) — Live Flight Status & Airport Guide on Google Maps
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Key facts about McClellan-Palomar Airport
McClellan-Palomar Airport is located at 33.1283, -117.2800, at an elevation of 331 ft (101 m) above sea level. A single runway handles all traffic here, so all arrivals and departures share it, and weather or an incident can affect the whole day's schedule. The airport keeps America/Los_Angeles time. Tracking a flight from another time zone? The times on this page are the airport's local time, not yours.
Traffic we tracked at McClellan-Palomar Airport
Over the last 30 days of our own live tracking we logged an average of 5.2 aircraft movements per day at McClellan-Palomar Airport. The busiest window so far falls between 11:00-13:00 local time. These figures are refreshed weekly.
We observed 4 different airlines on tracked CLD movements.
Facts last refreshed: 13 August 2026 · Tracking data: adsb.lol · Route data: adsbdb.com.
Getting to McClellan-Palomar Airport
McClellan-Palomar Airport lies about 7.4 km (5 mi) from central Carlsbad, measured in a straight line. Two evergreen tips regardless of how you travel: confirm your terminal before leaving, and if you are picking someone up, track the inbound flight on this site first: you want to arrive when the aircraft actually lands, not when it was scheduled to.
Frequently asked questions about McClellan-Palomar Airport flight status
How do I check McClellan-Palomar Airport arrivals today?
Use the live arrivals page: it lists the flights due to land at McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) today, with their scheduled and estimated arrival times and current status, updated continuously in the airport's local time.
How do I check McClellan-Palomar Airport departures today?
The live departures page shows today's outbound flights from McClellan-Palomar Airport, each with its destination, scheduled and estimated departure time and current status. Gate and terminal details appear where the airport publishes them.
Is my flight to or from McClellan-Palomar Airport on time?
Search for your flight number on this site. The status label tells you at a glance (scheduled, en route, delayed, landed, cancelled or diverted), and the estimated times reflect the latest available data. For rebooking or gate changes, the airline remains the authoritative source.
Does McClellan-Palomar Airport have scheduled passenger flights?
It does: the OurAirports reference data lists McClellan-Palomar Airport with scheduled service. Schedules change with the seasons, so check the current boards or the airline for what flies today.
What do the codes CLD and KCRQ mean?
They are two identifiers for the same airport. CLD is the IATA code for McClellan-Palomar Airport: the short code you see on tickets and baggage tags. KCRQ is its ICAO code, used in flight plans and air-traffic operations.
What time zone is McClellan-Palomar Airport in?
McClellan-Palomar Airport runs on America/Los_Angeles time; every time on this page is shown in the airport's local time.