Merced Regional Macready Field (KMCE)
Medium airport · Merced, California, United States
Airport data
| Name | Merced Regional Macready Field |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KMCE |
| IATA | MCE |
| Elevation | 155 ft (47 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 37°17'5" W 120°30'50" 37.28470, -120.51400 |
| Location | Merced, California, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 5,914 ft (1803 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Merced Regional Macready Field at a glance
Merced Regional Macready Field is a medium airport in Merced, California, United States, known to airline systems as MCE. The field elevation of 155 ft (47 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KMCE are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 12/30, offers 5,914 ft (1803 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KMCE shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Merced Regional Macready Field
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Castle Airport | KMER | 12 km (6 NM) |
| Modesto City Co-Harry Sham Field | KMOD | 54 km (29 NM) |
| Fresno Yosemite International Airport | KFAT | 91 km (49 NM) |
| Stockton Metropolitan Airport | KSCK | 93 km (50 NM) |
| Lemoore Naval Air Station (Reeves Field) Airport | KNLC | 117 km (63 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Merced Regional Macready Field
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 155 ft field elevation of Merced Regional Macready Field can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Merced Regional Macready Field
What is the ICAO code of Merced Regional Macready Field?
The ICAO identifier of Merced Regional Macready Field is KMCE, and its IATA code is MCE. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Merced Regional Macready Field above sea level?
Merced Regional Macready Field sits at an elevation of 155 feet (47 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Merced Regional Macready Field located?
The airport lies at 37.2847, -120.5140 — in Merced, California, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Castle Airport, about 12 km away.
Does KMCE publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KMCE appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Merced Regional Macready Field?
Merced Regional Macready Field has one runway. The longest, 12/30, measures 5,914 ft (1803 m) with a ASP surface.