These procedures are important, but should not be a substitute for checking the NOTAMs prior to coming to Merced.  Check this site and NOTAMs before departing for Merced.

Arrivals
Remain clear of the class D surface area until entering left hand downwind for runway 30 at a 45 midfield west of the airport.  CHECK the ASOS.  Report ten miles west for left traffic runway 30.  Expect to follow the aircraft ahead all the way to the runway.  Expect landing clearance on short final.  Use caution for the possibility of scheduled air taxi aircraft that may be straight in on an instrument approach.  After landing, keep moving and exit runway via taxiway Delta.  Taxiway Delta is at midfield.

Departures
After departure, fly straight out until clear of the class D surface area.  Be aware that Castle now has class D airspace.  IFR departures contact NorCal Approach on 120.95 for IFR clearance.

Parking
There is plenty of parking, but we will trying to cluster the planes as close together as possible.  If you are unfamiliar with the airport, click this link for an airport diagram.

Registration
No registration required, just your attendance.

Closure
No airshow this year, so no closure, just fly all you want.

Fueling
Through a special arrangement with Gateway Air Center, fuel will be sold at a discounted rate off of the trucks or,  off your tank at the self serve island and get an even better price.

Fly-In Tower Hours
No tower this year