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About The Castle Airport
The Castle Airport, officially the Castle Airport Aviation and Development Center, sits at 3515 Hardstand Ave., Atwater, CA 95301. Operated by Merced County, this historic site originated as Castle Air Force Base and remains an active aviation hub, hosting a variety of public events, family days, and large outdoor concerts. We’ve got you covered with practical details to help you plan your visit—from parking and ADA seating to transit options and nearby lodging and dining choices.
Whether you’re catching the annual Castle AirFest & Family Fun Day or a Luke Bryan Farm Tour show, you’ll find straightforward information to secure your seats and make the most of your experience near Atwater and Merced.
Venue highlights include on-site facilities for flight support and the Sierra Academy of Aeronautics, with the region boasting the longest runway and the largest ramp area. While official seating charts for events aren’t published, events typically feature general admission outdoor layouts with a designated ADA seating area. ADA seating is first-come, and wheelchair-accessible seating is limited. Parking for major concerts often operates on a tiered pricing model (example: the best available price in advance, the best available price at the door) with parking available from early afternoon and doors opening in the early evening. For transit, Merced County THE BUS and Yosemite Area Regional Transportation System (YARTS) provide service, and the Merced Amtrak Station is about 8.8 miles away for train travelers. Nearby Merced and Atwater hotels offer convenient stays, with affiliate partners frequently highlighted for the best value and convenient access to the venue. Look for our trusted partner recommendations as you plan your trip, and secure your tickets with confidence—we’ve got you covered.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 3515 Hardstand Ave., Atwater, CA 95301.
- Venue type: public airport operated by Merced County; former Castle Air Force Base, renamed Castle Airport Aviation and Development Center.
- Notable events hosted: Castle AirFest & Family Fun Day (annual), Luke Bryan Farm Tour concerts (e.g., May 15, 2025; ongoing 2026 stop listings).
- Parking for concerts: example from Luke Bryan Farm Tour 2025 shows GA parking $20 in advance / $40 at the door; parking opens at 2:00 PM; doors at 5:00 PM; show at 6:00 PM.
- Transit options: Merced County THE BUS, Yosemite Area Regional Transportation System (YARTS), and nearby Merced Amtrak Station (8.8 miles from Atwater).
- Nearby hotels: two hotels nearby in Merced/Atwater area (e.g., Quality Inn Merced Gateway to Yosemite; Rodeway Inn Near University), per Choice Hotels and travel resources.
- Seating/chart: no official seating chart published; events are outdoors with general admission and a designated ADA seating area; ADA seating is first-come, with limited wheelchair-accessible seating.
- Renaming/demolition note: Castle Air Force Base closed in 1995; site renamed Castle Airport Aviation and Development Center and remains active as Castle Airport.
- Capacity: not publicly published; events show general admission and some sold-out statuses (no official capacity published).
- Notable on-site facilities: hosts Sierra Academy of Aeronautics; longest runway and largest ramp area in the region; on-site flight support (KT Aero).