FAA cycle effective May 14, 2026
Features
Current Weather
Nearby Attractions
Castle Air Museum, where visitors can expect to peek into the past of advanced aerospace technologies and glimpse into the future of aviation. Our museum is home to more than 80 aircraft and countless historical artifacts ranging from pre-WWII to the present-day. Here at Castle, we are preserving military aviation heritage for generations to come. Each of our airplanes and artifacts have stories to tell. We are honored to share their rich history with you.
Runway Information
Runway 13/31
PrimaryDimensions
11802 x 150 ft
Surface
ASPH-CONC
Edge Lighting
HIGH
Treatment
NONE
Airport Sketch
Services
Fuel Types
100LL, A, A1
Airframe Repair
MINOR
Powerplant Repair
MINOR
Landing Fee
No
Fuel prices not yet available
FBO Services
KT Aero
3515 Hardstand Ave., Atwater, CA 95301
Communications
Tower
118.175 / 235.775
Ground
133.575
CTAF
118.175
UNICOM
122.95
ATIS
124.475
ARTCC
ZOA
Flight Service Station
1-800-WX-BRIEF
Charts & Documents
Airport Diagram
FAA airport/taxi diagram
Chart Supplement
Additional airport information
Airport Notes
NO OBJECTIONS RY 13/31 180 DEGREE TURNS PROHIBITIED. FOR ARPT INFO 209-385-7686, EXTN 4180. RY 31 WILL BE THE DESIGNATED CALM WIND RY (WIND 5 KNOTS OR LESS). OPPOSITE END OF RY NOT VISIBLE ON TKOF. WHEN ATCT CLSD OPPOSITE DIRECTION TAKEOFFS AND LANDINGS ARE NOT AUTHORIZED. CIVILIAN AND MILITARY TRAINING MAY OCCASIONALLY CAUSE PATTERN CONGESTION. WHEN ATCT CLSD MAX OF 5 ACFT PMTD IN VFR TFC PAT AT ANY ONE TIME AND 2000 FT CIG AND 3 MIS VIS RCMDD. FOR CD WHEN ATCT IS CLSD CTC NORCAL APCH AT 916-361-0516. TWY B CLSD TO ACFT GTR THAN 30000 LBS. WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT ALSF1 RWYS 13 & 31; HIRL RWY 13/31 - CTAF; 3 CLICKS ON, 5 CLICKS INCR INTST, 7 CLICKS OFF. PAPI RWYS 13 & 31 OPR CONSLY. MAILING ADDRESS COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DESK PHONE 209-385-7686, EXTN 4180. FOR FUEL FM 1800-0900 CALL (209) 725-1455. 1,000 FT PAVED BLAST PAD BOTH ENDS OF RY. ALSF1 RY 13/31 SEQUENCED FLASHING LGTS OTS INDEFLY.
Operations
Segmented Circle
Yes
Lighting
WG
Tower Hours
0700-2100
Location & Coordinates
Latitude
37.38048444
37.3804844°
Longitude
-120.56818638
-120.5681864°
Elevation
190 ft MSL
Magnetic Variation
15
Sectional Chart
SAN FRANCISCO
Contact Information
Airport Manager
GEORGE CLOVER
209-617-5399
2222 M STREET, MERCED, CA 95340
Owner
MERCED COUNTY
209-385-7686
2222 M STREET, MERCED, CA 95340