Airport information
- ICAO / IATA
- KMER / MER
- Coordinates
- 37.3805, -120.5680
- Elevation
- 191 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 15E
- Sectional chart
- SAN FRANCISCO
- Airport use
- Public
- Control tower
- Yes
- ARTCC
- OAKLAND (ZOA)
- Flight service (FSS)
- RANCHO MURIETA
- NOTAM facility
- MER
- Attendance
- MON-FRI 0800-1700
- Beacon
- white-green (SS-SR)
- Segmented circle
- Yes
- Wind indicator
- lighted
- Activated
- 1942/07
- Distance from city
- 3 NE
Weather
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-20
| Event | Local (PDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:10 AM | 12:10Z |
| Sunrise | 05:42 AM | 12:42Z |
| Sunset | 08:26 PM | 03:26Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:57 PM | 03:57Z |
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:57 PM → 05:10 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:26 PM → 04:42 AM
Plan a flight from KMER
Runway 13/31
11,802 ft × 150 ft · ASPH-CONC (Good) 13
- Heading
- 126° mag · 141° true
- Markings
- nonprecision
- VGSI
- 4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
- Approach lights
- ALSF1
- Traffic pattern
- Left
31
- Heading
- 306° mag · 321° true
- Markings
- precision
- VGSI
- 4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
- Approach lights
- ALSF1
- Instrument approach
- LOC/GS
- Traffic pattern
- Right
Communication frequencies
| Service | Frequency | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | 120.95 | NORCAL APP/DEP |
| AWOS | 124.475 | AWO 3 |
| UNIC | 123.075 | CTAF/UNICOM |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| HYP · El Nido | VOR-DME | 114.20 | r305° / 12.6 NM |
| MOD · Modesto | VOR-DME | 114.60 | r111° / 23.8 NM |
| ECA · Manteca | VORTAC | 116.00 | r116° / 39.5 NM |
Airport diagram
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Approaches
- ILS OR LOC RWY 31 ↗ · amdt 3
- RNAV (GPS) RWY 13 ↗ · amdt 1A
- RNAV (GPS) RWY 31 ↗ · amdt 1
Minimums & Hot Spots
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VFR sectional
Services
- Fuel available
- 100LL, Jet A, Jet A-1
- Airframe service
- MINOR
- Powerplant service
- MINOR
- Parking
- tiedowns, hangars
Ownership & management
Owner
MERCED COUNTY
2222 M STREET, MERCED, CA
209-385-7686
Manager
GEORGE CLOVER
2222 M STREET, MERCED, CA
209-617-5399
Remarks FAA
- 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.
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