Runway 13 at KMER is the 13 end of CASTLE in Atwater, California. The opposite end is Runway 31. This end has a magnetic heading of 141°. Runway 13 is 11,802 ft long and 150 ft wide. Surface is ASPH-CONC. Pattern direction is left traffic, which is the standard pattern for this end. No ILS is published for Runway 13.
Field elevation at KMER is 190.4 ft MSL. Threshold elevation for Runway 13 is 190.4 ft MSL. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement and the published IAP for current NOTAM and runway condition before departure.
Wind component for Runway 13
Based on the current METAR wind at KMER.
- Headwind
- -9.3 kt
- Crosswind
- 3.6 kt RIGHT
- Rel. angle
- 159°
- Favorability
- challenging
Pattern entry · RWY 31
RIGHT TRAFFICTraffic pattern · Runway 13
LEFT-hand pattern on the south/east side. Tower-controlled. Follow ATC instructions for pattern entry.
- Upwind: climb runway heading 126°M
- Crosswind: turn left to 36°M
- Downwind: parallel runway, opposite direction (306°M)
- Base: perpendicular to runway
- Final: align with 126°M for Runway 13
Frequently asked questions
What is the heading of Runway 13 at KMER?
Runway 13 has a magnetic heading of 141°. That is the published heading for this end.
Is Runway 13 at KMER left or right traffic?
Runway 13 uses left traffic. That is the standard pattern direction for this end.
What is the length of Runway 13 at KMER?
Runway 13 is 11,802 ft long. It is also 150 ft wide.
What is the surface of Runway 13 at KMER?
The surface is ASPH-CONC. No other surface detail is provided in the facts.
Does Runway 13 have an ILS approach at KMER?
No ILS is published for Runway 13. Check the published IAP for current approach information.
What is the opposite end of Runway 13 at KMER?
The opposite end is Runway 31. Runway 13 is the 141° magnetic end.