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Merced Regional Macready Field Airport (KMCE / MCE)

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KMCE airport at a glance

ICAO code: KMCE
IATA code: MCE
City: Merced
Region: California
Country: United States
Elevation: 155 ft (47 m)
Time zone: America/Los Angeles (UTC-8)
Coordinates: 37.2847° N, 120.5140° W
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Weather & airport info KMCE

Current weather

Good visual conditions (VFR)observed 03 Nov, 22:53 UTC

Wind: 8 kt (15 km/h) from east-northeast (60°)
Visibility: 10 km or more
Clouds: no significant clouds
Temperature: 19 °C (dew point 9 °C)
Pressure (QNH): 1,016 hPa

Original weather report (METAR)

METAR KMCE 032253Z AUTO 06008KT 10SM CLR 19/09 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP160 T01940089

Forecast (TAF)

03 Nov, 18:00–18:00 UTC
5 kt (9 km/h) from variable directions · visibility 10 km or more · scattered clouds at 20,000 ft

Original forecast (TAF)

TAF KMCE 031729Z 0318/0418 VRB05KT P6SM SCT200

Airport

Elevation: 155 ft (47 m)
Sunrise / Sunset: 06:28 / 17:02 local time

Runways

Runway	Length	Surface	Lighted
12/30	1,803 m (5,914 ft)	asphalt	yes

Radio frequencies

UNICOM: 122.7

For information only, not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports. Sources: aviationweather.gov (NOAA), OurAirports.

Airport map KMCE

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Runways white, taxiways yellow with designators, closed taxiways and runways per NOTAM in red.

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Official charts (FAA)

Cycle 2611, valid until 0901Z 11/26/26

Instrument approaches (4)

Minimums (1)

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Current NOTAMs for KMCE(2)

NOTAMs (Notices to Air Missions) announce short-term changes at an airport: closed runways or taxiways, unserviceable approach aids, obstacles, airspace restrictions.

Out of serviceInstrument approach procedure5116/26· from 04 Nov, 16:00 UTC · until 05 Nov, 03:00 UTC
Instrument approach procedure MERCED RGNL/MACREADY FIELD, MERCED, CA. ILS (instrument landing system) or localizer runway 30, amendment 15... MISSED APPROACH: CLIMB to 1000 THEN CLIMBING LEFT TURN to 3000 on HEADING 120 and FRA VORTAC beacon R-255 to CHOWA INT and HOLD. DME (distance measuring) REQUIRED except for aircraft equipped with SUITABLE RNAV (area navigation) SYSTEM with GPS, HYP VOR/DME out of service. 4 Nov 16:00 UTC -2611050300EST
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IAP MERCED RGNL/MACREADY FIELD, MERCED, CA. ILS OR LOC RWY 30, AMDT 15... MISSED APPROACH: CLIMB TO 1000 THEN CLIMBING LEFT TURN TO 3000 ON HEADING 120 AND FRA VORTAC R-255 TO CHOWA INT AND HOLD. DME REQUIRED EXCEPT FOR ACFT EQUIPPED WITH SUITABLE RNAV SYSTEM WITH GPS, HYP VOR/DME OUT OF SERVICE. 2611041600-2611050300EST
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Q) ZOA/QPIXX/I/NBO/A/000/999/3717N12030W025
A) KMCE
B) 2012121339
C) 2107241339EST
E) IAP MERCED RGNL/MACREADY FIELD, MERCED, CA.
ILS OR LOC RWY 30, AMDT 15...
MISSED APPROACH: CLIMB TO 1000 THEN CLIMBING LEFT TURN TO 3000 ON HEADING 120 AND FRA VORTAC R-255 TO CHOWA INT AND HOLD.
DME REQUIRED EXCEPT FOR ACFT EQUIPPED WITH SUITABLE RNAV SYSTEM WITH GPS,
HYP VOR/DME OUT OF SERVICE.
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Out of serviceILS: unserviceable10/017· until 06 Nov, 23:59 UTC (estimated)
The Instrument Landing System (ILS) for runway 30, which guides aircraft to the runway in poor visibility, is out of service.
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NAV ILS RWY 30 DME U/S
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10/017 NOTAMR
Q) KZOA/QICAS/IV/NBO/A/000/999/3717N12030W025
A) KMCE
B) 2610291509
C) 2611062359EST

E) ILS RWY 30 DME U/S
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Private jet traffic in Merced Regional Macready Field (last 30 days)

Arrivals: 24
Departures: 7
Different jets: 19

Most common aircraft types: Cessna Citation CJ2 (10), Pilatus PC-12 (4), Beechcraft King Air 300 (3).

Tuesday is the busiest day.

Our own analysis of public ADS-B signals from business jets. Not every flight is received, and jets with a removal request are excluded.

Charter operators based here

Operators with a base at this airport.

Boutique AirLos Angeles International (KLAX) · Turboprop

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About the airport

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KMCE airport FAQ

Are there any restrictions at Merced airport (KMCE) today?

There is currently 1 valid NOTAM for Merced (KMCE). Affected: ILS: unserviceable. 1 more NOTAM starts in the coming days. For information only, not for flight planning or operational use. Always rely on an official pre-flight briefing. This list may be incomplete or out of date.

What is the weather at Merced airport (KMCE)?

According to the latest weather report for KMCE (METAR, 03 Nov, 22:53 UTC): Good visual conditions (VFR). Wind 8 kt (15 km/h) from east-northeast (60°), visibility 10 km or more, temperature 19 °C (dew point 9 °C). For information only, not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports.

How long are the runways at Merced airport (KMCE)?

Merced (KMCE) has one runway: runway 12/30 with 1,803 m (5,914 ft), asphalt.

What are the airport codes of Merced Regional Macready Field?

The ICAO code is KMCE and the IATA code is MCE. ICAO codes are used by air traffic control and pilots, e.g. in flight plans; IATA codes appear on tickets and baggage tags.

What is the elevation of KMCE airport?

Merced Regional Macready Field sits at 155 ft (47 m) above sea level. Local time zone: America/Los Angeles.

Can I fly to KMCE by private jet?

Whether a private jet can operate into Merced Regional Macready Field depends on runway length, opening hours, customs and immigration rules as well as slot and handling availability, among other things. PrivJet checks this with the operating carrier for every request.

Are there empty legs from or to KMCE?

There are currently 22 empty legs departing from and 22 arriving at Merced Regional Macready Field. Empty legs are repositioning flights at heavily reduced prices; the list is updated several times a day.