Medium airport · Merced, United States
Castle Airport
Among the exhibit highlights are a Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird, the world's fastest crewed aircraft, and the Convair RB-36 Peacemaker, the only surviving reconnaissance variant of the largest bomber ever built for the United States Air Force. Its IATA code is MER. Its ICAO code is KMER. It has 1 runway, longest 11,802 ft (PEM). Elevation 191 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Merced, United States |
|---|---|
| IATA code | MER |
| ICAO code | KMER |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 11,802 ft (PEM) |
| Elevation | 191 ft |
| Coordinates | 37.3805° N, 120.5680° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Castle Airport is known for
Among the exhibit highlights are a Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird, the world's fastest crewed aircraft, and the Convair RB-36 Peacemaker, the only surviving reconnaissance variant of the largest bomber ever built for the United States Air Force.
History
The Federal Aviation Administration's National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2017–2021 categorized it as a general aviation airport, serving a regional role. In early 2007, the control tower was reopened to handle increased training traffic.
Landmarks near this airport
Famous landmarks close to Castle Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site LandmarkProfiles.
- Half Dome · United States · 62.1 miles away
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Castle Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- McConnell State Recreation Area · United States · 8.2 miles away
- Turlock Lake State Recreation Area · United States · 17.1 miles away
- Great Valley Grasslands State Park · United States · 17.8 miles away
- George J. Hatfield State Recreation Area · United States · 21.6 miles away
- California State Mining and Mineral Museum · United States · 34.5 miles away
- Dos Rios State Park · United States · 34.9 miles away
Airports nearby
The closest airports in this library, by straight-line distance.
Merced Regional Macready Field
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27.1 miles awayLos Banos Municipal Airport
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Frequently asked questions
What is Castle Airport?
Among the exhibit highlights are a Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird, the world's fastest crewed aircraft, and the Convair RB-36 Peacemaker, the only surviving reconnaissance variant of the largest bomber ever built for the United States Air Force.
What is the airport code for Castle Airport?
Castle Airport — its IATA code is MER and its ICAO code is KMER.
Where is Castle Airport located?
Castle Airport serves Merced, United States. Its coordinates are 37.3805° N, 120.5680° W.
What is the history of Castle Airport?
The Federal Aviation Administration's National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2017–2021 categorized it as a general aviation airport, serving a regional role. In early 2007, the control tower was reopened to handle increased training traffic.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#3676
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castle_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.