Merced Castle Airport (KMER / MER)
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KMER airport at a glance
- ICAO code
- KMER
- IATA code
- MER
- City
- Merced
- Region
- California
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 191 ft (58 m)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles (UTC-8)
- Coordinates
- 37.3805° N, 120.5680° W
- Empty legs from
- 40
- Empty legs to
- 40
Weather & airport info KMER
Current weather
No current weather report is available for this airport.
Airport
- Elevation
- 191 ft (58 m)
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 06:29 / 17:02 local time
Runways
| Runway | Length | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 3,597 m (11,802 ft) | asphalt/concrete | yes |
Radio frequencies
- UNICOM: 123.075
For information only, not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports. Sources: aviationweather.gov (NOAA), OurAirports.
Airport map KMER
Full screen →Runways white, taxiways yellow with designators, closed taxiways and runways per NOTAM in red.
Official charts (FAA)
Cycle 2611, valid until 0901Z 11/26/26
Airport diagram (FAA)
Airport diagram (1)
Instrument approaches (3)
Minimums (2)
Hot spots (1)
For information only, not for navigation. Always use current official charts and NOTAMs.
Current NOTAMs for KMER(4)
NOTAMs (Notices to Air Missions) announce short-term changes at an airport: closed runways or taxiways, unserviceable approach aids, obstacles, airspace restrictions.
- ClosedRunway11/001· from 09 Nov, 15:00 UTC · until 10 Nov, 21:30 UTC
Runway 13/31 is closed daily. This means aircraft cannot use this runway.
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RWY 13/31 CLSD DLY 1500-2130
Hours: DLY 1500-2130
- Out of serviceNavigation10/004· until 20 Nov, 23:59 UTC
The instrument landing system (ILS) glide path for runway 31 is out of service. The ILS guides aircraft to the runway in poor visibility.
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NAV ILS RWY 31 GP U/S
- Out of serviceObstacle10/001· until 03 Jan, 23:59 UTC
An obstacle, a tower light, is out of service. Its top is 304 ft above sea level, 155 ft above ground, and it is located 4.6 nautical miles west of Castle airport.
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OBST TOWER LGT (ASN 2019-AWP-4993-OE) 372208N1203949W (4.6NM W MER) 304FT (155FT AGL) U/S
10/001 NOTAMN<BR> <B>Q) </B>KZOA/QOLAS/IV/M/AE/000/004/3722N12034W005<BR> <B>A) </B>KMER<BR> <B>B) </B>2610051308<BR> <B>C) </B>2701032359<BR> <B>E) </B> TOWER LGT (ASN 2019-AWP-4993-OE) 372208N1203949W (4.6NM W MER) 304FT (155FT AGL) U/S<BR>
- Out of serviceApproach lighting: unserviceable09/020· until 29 Mar, 21:11 UTC (estimated)
The sequenced flashing lights (Sequenced Flg Lgt) for runway 31 are out of service. These lights help pilots locate the runway threshold.
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RWY 31 SEQUENCED FLG LGT U/S
09/020 NOTAMR Q) KZOA/QLAAS/IV/NBO/A/000/999/3722N12034W005 A) KMER B) 2609281742 C) 2703292111EST E) RWY 31 SEQUENCED FLG LGT U/S
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. Explanations and expanded abbreviations are generated automatically. The original text is authoritative. Source: FAA NOTAM Management Service (SWIM).
Private jet traffic in Castle Airport (last 30 days)
- Arrivals
- 34
- Departures
- 23
- Different jets
- 22
Most frequent destinations: Wichita Mid Continent Airport (3), Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (3).
Most common aircraft types: Cessna Citation Latitude (10), Beechcraft King Air 200/250 (6), Beechcraft King Air 90 (5), Bombardier Challenger 600/650 (5), Pilatus PC-12 (4).
Sunday 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.
Empty legs from KMER
40 departures available
- Wed, Nov 4TomorrowMercedKMER · Castle AirportLos AngelesKLAX · Los Angeles International AirportCessna CitationJet5—$5,1704NovMerced → Los AngelesKMER → KLAX · TomorrowCessna CitationJet · 5 seats$5,170
- Wed, Nov 4TomorrowMercedKMER · Castle AirportLas VegasKLAS · Harry Reid International AirportBeechcraft Hawker 900XP8—$13,5304NovMerced → Las VegasKMER → KLAS · TomorrowBeechcraft Hawker 900XP · 8 seats$13,530
- Thu, Nov 5in 2 daysMercedKMER · Castle AirportLas VegasKLAS · Harry Reid International AirportBeechcraft Hawker 900XP8—$13,5305NovMerced → Las VegasKMER → KLAS · in 2 daysBeechcraft Hawker 900XP · 8 seats$13,530
- Thu, Nov 5in 2 daysMercedKMER · Castle AirportLos AngelesKLAX · Los Angeles International AirportCessna CitationJet5—$5,1705NovMerced → Los AngelesKMER → KLAX · in 2 daysCessna CitationJet · 5 seats$5,170
- Mon, Nov 9in 6 daysMercedKMER · Castle AirportLas VegasKLAS · Harry Reid International AirportBeechcraft Hawker 900XP8—$13,5309NovMerced → Las VegasKMER → KLAS · in 6 daysBeechcraft Hawker 900XP · 8 seats$13,530
- Mon, Nov 9in 6 daysMercedKMER · Castle AirportLos AngelesKLAX · Los Angeles International AirportCessna CitationJet5—$5,1709NovMerced → Los AngelesKMER → KLAX · in 6 daysCessna CitationJet · 5 seats$5,170
- Tue, Nov 10in 7 daysMercedKMER · Castle AirportLos AngelesKLAX · Los Angeles International AirportCessna CitationJet5—$5,17010NovMerced → Los AngelesKMER → KLAX · in 7 daysCessna CitationJet · 5 seats$5,170
- Wed, Nov 11in 8 daysMercedKMER · Castle AirportLos AngelesKLAX · Los Angeles International AirportCessna CitationJet5—$5,17011NovMerced → Los AngelesKMER → KLAX · in 8 daysCessna CitationJet · 5 seats$5,170
- Wed, Nov 11in 8 daysMercedKMER · Castle AirportLas VegasKLAS · Harry Reid International AirportBeechcraft Hawker 900XP8—$13,53011NovMerced → Las VegasKMER → KLAS · in 8 daysBeechcraft Hawker 900XP · 8 seats$13,530
KMER · Castle Airport* Total price incl. 10% service fee, converted to your selected currency. Price subject to operator confirmation.
Empty legs to KMER
40 arrivals available
- Wed, Nov 4TomorrowLos AngelesKLAX · Los Angeles International AirportMercedKMER · Castle AirportCessna CitationJet5—$5,1704NovLos Angeles → MercedKLAX → KMER · TomorrowCessna CitationJet · 5 seats$5,170
- Thu, Nov 5in 2 daysLas VegasKLAS · Harry Reid International AirportMercedKMER · Castle AirportBeechcraft Hawker 900XP8—$13,5305NovLas Vegas → MercedKLAS → KMER · in 2 daysBeechcraft Hawker 900XP · 8 seats$13,530
- Thu, Nov 5in 2 daysLos AngelesKLAX · Los Angeles International AirportMercedKMER · Castle AirportCessna CitationJet5—$5,1705NovLos Angeles → MercedKLAX → KMER · in 2 daysCessna CitationJet · 5 seats$5,170
- Mon, Nov 9in 6 daysLas VegasKLAS · Harry Reid International AirportMercedKMER · Castle AirportBeechcraft Hawker 900XP8—$13,5309NovLas Vegas → MercedKLAS → KMER · in 6 daysBeechcraft Hawker 900XP · 8 seats$13,530
- Mon, Nov 9in 6 daysLos AngelesKLAX · Los Angeles International AirportMercedKMER · Castle AirportCessna CitationJet5—$5,1709NovLos Angeles → MercedKLAX → KMER · in 6 daysCessna CitationJet · 5 seats$5,170
- Tue, Nov 10in 7 daysLos AngelesKLAX · Los Angeles International AirportMercedKMER · Castle AirportCessna CitationJet5—$5,17010NovLos Angeles → MercedKLAX → KMER · in 7 daysCessna CitationJet · 5 seats$5,170
- Tue, Nov 10in 7 daysLas VegasKLAS · Harry Reid International AirportMercedKMER · Castle AirportBeechcraft Hawker 900XP8—$13,53010NovLas Vegas → MercedKLAS → KMER · in 7 daysBeechcraft Hawker 900XP · 8 seats$13,530
- Wed, Nov 11in 8 daysLos AngelesKLAX · Los Angeles International AirportMercedKMER · Castle AirportCessna CitationJet5—$5,17011NovLos Angeles → MercedKLAX → KMER · in 8 daysCessna CitationJet · 5 seats$5,170
- Thu, Nov 12in 9 daysLos AngelesKLAX · Los Angeles International AirportMercedKMER · Castle AirportCessna CitationJet5—$5,17012NovLos Angeles → MercedKLAX → KMER · in 9 daysCessna CitationJet · 5 seats$5,170
* Total price incl. 10% service fee, converted to your selected currency. Price subject to operator confirmation.
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About the airport
Castle Airport (MER/KMER) is the key private jet gateway for Merced. PrivJet gives you instant access to charter flights and empty legs: fast, discreet and globally connected.
KMER airport FAQ
Are there any restrictions at Merced airport (KMER) today?
There are currently 3 valid NOTAMs for Merced (KMER). Affected: Navigation: out of service; Obstacle: out of service; Approach lighting: 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.
How long are the runways at Merced airport (KMER)?
Merced (KMER) has one runway: runway 13/31 with 3,597 m (11,802 ft), asphalt/concrete.
What are the airport codes of Castle Airport?
The ICAO code is KMER and the IATA code is MER. 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 KMER airport?
Castle Airport sits at 191 ft (58 m) above sea level. Local time zone: America/Los Angeles.
Can I fly to KMER by private jet?
Whether a private jet can operate into Castle Airport 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 KMER?
There are currently 40 empty legs departing from and 40 arriving at Castle Airport. Empty legs are repositioning flights at heavily reduced prices; the list is updated several times a day.