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Drone Rules for McClellan-Palomar Airport
Carlsbad, California (CA)
• United States
2198 Palomar Airport Rd, Carlsbad, CA 92008, USA
Lat: 33.1279 • Lng: -117.279
Air
Permission required
Last updated: May 28, 2026
Summary
This is a towered airport. LAANC is available, and is required to fly here. Flight in 0 foot grids requires a manual waiver.
Towered Airport - FAA Controlled Airspace, LAANC or Manual Approval Required To Fly Here
Class D during active hours (07:00 to 22:00 local time)
- LAANC Available and is required, automatic approval on AirControl
- 0 foot ceilings require manual waivers through FAADroneZone, which could take up to 30-90 days
- Authorization required within a 5 nautical mile radius
Check rules before flying and be vigilant to manned aircraft, likely very frequent due to size