Merced Regional Macready Field

MCE · KMCE · Merced, CA · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation

155 ft MSL

Longest runway

5,914 ft 12/30

Runway

Mag var

15E

AWOS 132.175 CTAF 122.7 Approach 120.95

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Weather

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-03 · night begins 08:36 PM

Event	Local (PDT)	UTC
Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends	05:39 AM	12:39Z
Sunrise	06:08 AM	13:08Z
Sunset	08:08 PM	03:08Z
Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins	08:36 PM	03:36Z

Loggable night (§1.1)

08:36 PM → 05:39 AM

Night currency (§61.57)

09:08 PM → 05:08 AM

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Runways

RWY 12RIGHT trafficRP · charted

Heading: 124° mag · 139° true
Dimensions: 5,914 × 150 ft
TPA: 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface: Asphalt
Lights: VASI (3°)
CTAF: 122.7

Enter the right downwind (heading 304°) on the 45° at 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 12

Threshold elev: 155 ft
Markings: precision
Approach obstacle: Pole, 20 ft, 800 ft from threshold, 225 ft L of centerline — 30:1 slope to clear
Threshold crossing height: 53 ft
TDZ elevation: 155 ft
End lights: REIL

Condition: Good. Edge lights: High. Surface: Porous friction course. Weight bearing: Single wheel 30k, Double wheel 100k, Dual tandem 155k.

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

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Runway	Length	Your margin
12/30	5,914 ft

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Before taxi

ASOS/AWOS

132.175

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF

122.7

UNICOM

122.7

Departure & arrival

“Norcal”

App/Dep

120.95

ATC assigns the exact frequency (in your clearance or on handoff) — which one depends on your SID (departing) or STAR (arriving).

By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)

Frequency	Used by
269.45	APCH/P DEP/P

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Instrument landing systems

RWY 30

Runway	ILS
RWY 30	ILS/DME · CAT I · LOC 109.3 (MCE) · GS 3.00°

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Nearby navigation aids

HYP 113.85 · MOD 114.60 · PXN 112.60

NavAid	Type	Freq · ch	Range	Radial / Dist magnetic
HYP · El Nido	VOR/DME	113.85 · 85Y	Low	r291° / 6.7 NM
MOD · Modesto	VOR/DME	114.60 · 93X	High	r117° / 29.5 NM
PXN · Panoche	VORTAC	112.60 · 73X	Low	r004° / 36.5 NM

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Charts & procedures

Lowest minimums here: ILS with vertical guidance · VFR sectional →

Airport info

From the field

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Airport information

ICAO / IATA: KMCE / MCE
Coordinates: 37.2847, -120.5140
Elevation: 155 ft MSL
Magnetic variation: 15E
Sectional chart: SAN FRANCISCO
Airport use: Public
Control tower: No
Airspace: Class E · CLASS E SVC 0800-1700; OTHER TIMES CLASS G
Weather station: ASOS · 132.175 · ☎ 209-381-0926
ARTCC: OAKLAND (ZOA)
Flight service (FSS): RANCHO MURIETA · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility: MCE
Attendance: ALL 0600-1800
Beacon: white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle: Yes
Wind indicator: lighted
Activated: 1928/04
Distance from city: 2 SW

Night operations

Airport lighting: SEE RMK
Rotating beacon: white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting: ACTVT MALSR RWY 30; REIL RWY 12; PAPI RWY 30; HIRL RWY 12/30 - CTAF; KEY 7 CLICKS HIGH, 5 CLICKS MED, 3 CLICKS LOW. VASI RWY 12 OPER CONSLY. on 122.7 — Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 12: VASI · 30: 4-light PAPI (left) + MALSR.

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.

Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance

Fuel available: 100LL, Jet A
Bottled oxygen: NONE
Bulk oxygen: NONE
Airframe service: MAJOR
Powerplant service: MAJOR
Parking: tiedowns
Other services: Air freight, Charter, Instruction, Rental, Aircraft sales

Ownership & management 2 contacts

Owner

CITY OF MERCED

678 WEST 18TH ST., MERCED, CA

209-564-0120

Manager

RHETT WILLIAMS

20 MACREADY DR., MERCED, CA

209-385-6873

Remarks FAA · 11 notes

General

NOISE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES IN EFFECT, RECOMMEND ACFT REMAIN EAST/WEST OF CITY OF MERCED AT ALT ABOVE 1,500 FT MSL. DEPARTING TFC RWY 12 NO LEFT TURNS OVER CITY UNTIL REACHING 3,000 FT MSL.
PPR 24 HRS FOR UNSKED ACFT OPNS WITH MORE THAN 30 PSGR SEATS CALL AMGR 209-564-0120.
RY 30 PREFERRED WIND RUNWAY.
BE ALERT FOR EXTENSIVE STUDENT TRAINING WITHIN 10 NMR OF AIRPORT. TWO-WAY RADIO COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDED.
INCRD SEAGULL ACT ON RWY IN PUDDLES.
FOR CD CTC NORCAL APCH AT 916-361-0516.

Lighting

ACTVT MALSR RWY 30; REIL RWY 12; PAPI RWY 30; HIRL RWY 12/30 - CTAF; KEY 7 CLICKS HIGH, 5 CLICKS MED, 3 CLICKS LOW. VASI RWY 12 OPER CONSLY.

Fuel

FOR FUEL AFT HRS CALL (209) 722-6300. SELF SERVICE 100LL AVBL 24/7.

Contact

EMAIL: WILLIAMSR@CITYOFMERCED.ORG
OR 209-564-0120
24 HOURS

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About KMCE

Merced Regional Macready Field (MCE · KMCE) is an airport in Merced, CA, at 155 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 5,914 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KMCE, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KMCE have a control tower?

No. Merced Regional Macready Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at KMCE?

Merced Regional Macready Field has 1 runway; the longest is 5,914 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KMCE?

Merced Regional Macready Field is in Merced, CA, at an elevation of 155 ft MSL. Coordinates: 37.2847, -120.5140.

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