MER
Castle Tower
Federal Contract ATC Tower Atwater, California
Facility Information
| Facility Overview | |
|---|---|
| Identifier | MER |
| Facility Name | Castle Tower |
| Airport Name | Castle |
| Type | Contract Tower |
| Contractor | Robinson Aviation (RVA) |
| Airspace & Operations | |
|---|---|
| Hours of Operationi | 0700-2100 |
| Airspace Class | Class D |
| Approach/Departure | NCT |
| Overlying ARTCC | ZOA |
| Airport Diagram | View Airport Diagram (PDF) |
| Location & Contact | |
|---|---|
| City, State | Atwater, CA |
| Cost of Living Indexi | 98.3 (1.7% below avg) |
Traffic
| May 2025 - April 2026 (12 Months) | |
|---|---|
| Tower Operations | 29,367 operations/year |
| Average Daily Operations | 80 operations/day |
Traffic History
Administration
| Organizational Structure | |
|---|---|
| Region | Western Pacific |
| Service Area | Western |