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KMCE
Merced Regional Macready Field · Merced
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
155 ft / 47 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
A/D 120.95 MHz (NORCAL APP/DEP)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
12/30 · 5,903 ft · AsphaltLIGHTEDFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Merced Regional Macready Field (KMCE), located in Merced, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 155 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
Merced Regional Macready Field
ICAO / IATA
KMCE / MCE
Municipality
Merced
Country
Region
US-CA — California
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
155 ft
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Runway 12 / 30
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 5,903 ft / 1,799 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 138.6° / 318.6°
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 138.6° / 318.6°
RWY 12 (138.6°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 30 (318.6°)
109.30 MHz
IDENT: MCE | CRS: 304°
A/D NORCAL APP/DEP
120.95 MHz
ASOS ASOS
132.18 MHz
UNIC CTAF/UNICOM
122.70 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: FAA NASR · Cycle: Jan 2026