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Nearest Airport to Merced: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Merced is Merced Regional Macready Field (MCE), about 3.4 km (2 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT), 90 km away.

Closest airport MCE Merced Regional Macready Field 3.4 km · 2 mi · ~5 min by car
Closest international FAT Fresno Yosemite International Airport 90 km · 56 mi · ~1 h 36 min by car

Airports near Merced

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    Merced Regional Macready Field Flag of United StatesMerced, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MCE 3.4 km2 mi · ~5 min
  2. 2
    Castle Airport Flag of United StatesMerced, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    MER 12 km7 mi · ~12 min
  3. 3
    Modesto City Co-Harry Sham Field Flag of United StatesModesto, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    MOD 55 km34 mi · ~59 min
  4. 4
    Fresno Yosemite International Airport Flag of United StatesFresno, United States · International Airports in United States
    FAT 90 km56 mi · ~1 h 36 min
  5. 5
    Stockton Metropolitan Airport Flag of United StatesStockton, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    SCK 94 km58 mi · ~1 h 40 min
  6. 6
    Lemoore Naval Air Station (Reeves Field) Airport Flag of United StatesLemoore, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    NLC 118 km73 mi · ~2 h 06 min
  7. 7
    Salinas Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesSalinas, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    SNS 122 km76 mi · ~2 h 11 min
  8. 8
    Mineta San Jose International Airport Flag of United StatesSan Jose, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    SJC 128 km80 mi · ~2 h 17 min
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    Moffett Federal Airfield Flag of United StatesMountain View, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    NUQ 139 km86 mi · ~2 h 29 min
  10. 10
    Monterey Regional Airport Flag of United StatesMonterey, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MRY 145 km90 mi · ~2 h 35 min

Small airfields nearby

Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of Merced; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Merced?

The nearest airport to Merced is Merced Regional Macready Field (MCE), about 3.4 km (2 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT), 90 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Merced?

Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) is 90 km from Merced in a straight line — roughly 1 h 36 min by car.

What other airports are near Merced?

Castle Airport (MER) — 12 km, Modesto City Co-Harry Sham Field (MOD) — 55 km and Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) — 90 km.

How long does it take to get from Merced to Merced Regional Macready Field?

About 5 min by car for the 3.4 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.