VFR Arrivals KCRQ local VFR procedures
Not for navigation. Verify against the official sources linked below before flight.
vfr arrival Airport sponsor published verified 2026-08-28 (42 d ago)
Published by the airport sponsor; voluntary unless ATC assigns it. If ATC assigns this route to you in Class B, C or D airspace, that assignment is an ATC instruction and compliance is required (14 CFR 91.123) — and “unable” remains available to the pilot in command.
Hold 2,300 ft MSL until 3 NM out; jets fly the localizer on or above glideslope to 24.
The route
- Runway 24, jets: fly the localizer when VFR or IFR, remaining on or above the glideslope
- Runway 24, props: enter the pattern as instructed by ATC; remain above 2,300' MSL until 3 NM and avoid residential areas
- Runway 6: all fixed wing aircraft remain at or above 2,300' MSL until 3 NM from the airport, avoiding noise sensitive areas
- Helicopters: 1,000' MSL over major non-residential roads
When it applies
- Arriving 24 or 6 Published under "RUNWAY 24" and "RUNWAY 06" sub-headings of VFR ARRIVALS
Source text, verbatim
VFR ARRIVALS — RUNWAY 24 Jets fly the localizer when VFR/IFR. Remain on or above the glideslope. Props enter pattern as instructed by ATC. Remain above 2300' MSL until 3NM. Avoid residential areas. VFR ARRIVALS — RUNWAY 06 All fixed wing aircraft remain at or above 2300' MSL until 3NM from the airport. Avoid noise sensitive areas. HELICOPTERS — 1000' MSL over major non-residential roads.
The text above is the published source wording and is authoritative over any summary on this page.
Sources
- County of San Diego — McClellan-Palomar Airport Voluntary Noise Abatement Procedures flyer (Rev. August 2022) County of San Diego, Department of Public Works, Airports Division · retrieved 2026-08-28