KMER — Castle
Atwater, CA · Elevation 190.4 ft · 37.3805, -120.5682
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Heading (magnetic, approx) | VGSI | Displaced threshold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 11,802 ft | 150 ft | Asphalt/Concrete (good) | High intensity | 13 126° / 31 306° | 13 PAPI (4-light, left) / 31 PAPI (4-light, left) | — |
Frequencies
- CTAF
- 118.175 MHz
- UNICOM
- 122.95 MHz
- TWR
- 118.175 MHz — Castle Tower (0700-2100)
- TWR
- 235.775 MHz — Castle Tower (0700-2100)
- GND
- 133.575 MHz — Castle Ground
- ATIS
- 124.475 MHz
- APP/DEP
- 120.95 MHz — Norcal Approach/Departure
- APP/DEP
- 269.45 MHz — Norcal Approach/Departure
Airport info
- Fuel available
- 100LL, Jet A, Jet A-1
- Attendance
- MON-FRI 0800-1700
- Magnetic variation
- 15°E (2000)
- Flight service
- Rancho Murieta FSS (RIU) · 1-800-WX-BRIEF (1-800-992-7433)
- NOTAM file
- MER ↗
Remarks (8)
- NO OBJECTIONS
- 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.
- 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.
Quick facts
- What is the CTAF for KMER?
- The CTAF at KMER is 118.175 MHz.
- How long is the runway at KMER?
- KMER has one runway, 11,802 ft long.
- Does KMER have fuel?
- Yes — KMER has 100LL, Jet A, Jet A-1 available, per FAA NASR data.
- Which Flight Service Station serves KMER?
- Rancho Murieta FSS (RIU) serves KMER. Call 1-800-WX-BRIEF (1-800-992-7433) for a briefing.
Weather
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Charts
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