Nonstop flight route between Atwater, California, United States and Cascade Locks, Oregon, United States:
Departure Airport:
(37°22'50"N by 120°34'5"W)
Arrival Airport:
(45°40'36"N by 121°52'44"W)
Distance from MER to CZK:
577.20 miles (928.91 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Castle Airport (MER), Atwater, California, United States and Cascade Locks State Airport (CZK), Cascade Locks, Oregon, United States would travel a Great Circle distance of 577 miles (or 929 kilometers).
A Great Circle is the shortest distance between 2 points on a sphere. Because most world maps are flat (but the Earth is round), the route of the shortest distance between 2 points on the Earth will often appear curved when viewed on a flat map, especially for long distances. If you were to simply draw a straight line on a flat map and measure a very long distance, it would likely be much further than if you were to lay a string between those two points on a globe. Because of the relatively short distance between Castle Airport and Cascade Locks State Airport, the route shown on this map most likely still appears to be a straight line.
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | MER / KMER |
| Airport Name: | Castle Airport |
| Location: | Atwater, California, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 37°22'50"N by 120°34'5"W |
| Operator/Owner: | Merced County Department of Commerce, Aviation, and Economic Development |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 191 feet (58 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from MER |
| More Information: | MER Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | CZK / KCZK |
| Airport Name: | Cascade Locks State Airport |
| Location: | Cascade Locks, Oregon, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 45°40'36"N by 121°52'44"W |
| Area Served: | Cascade Locks, Oregon |
| Operator/Owner: | Oregon Department of Aviation |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 151 feet (46 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from CZK |
| More Information: | CZK Maps & Info |
Facts about Castle Airport (MER):
- In 2004, recommendations were made to relocate the 129th Rescue Wing of the California Air National Guard and its associated HC-130, MC-130 and HH-60 aircraft from Moffett Federal Airfield to the former Castle Air Force Base, now Castle Airport.
- It was estimated that the cost to relocate the 129 RQW to Castle, to include associated military construction costs, could be recouped in seven years.
- The closest airport to Castle Airport (MER) is Merced Regional Airport (MCE), which is located only 7 miles (12 kilometers) SSE of MER.
- The furthest airport from Castle Airport (MER) is Tôlanaro Airport (FTU), which is located 11,312 miles (18,204 kilometers) away in Tôlanaro, Madagascar.
- Castle Air Museum is 500 yards away, displaying over 50 restored World War II, Korean War, and Cold War era aircraft.
- Castle Airport (MER) currently has only 1 runway.
- Because of Castle Airport's relatively low elevation of 191 feet, planes can take off or land at Castle Airport at a lower air speed than at airports located at a higher elevation. This is because the air density is higher closer to sea level than it would otherwise be at higher elevations.
Facts about Cascade Locks State Airport (CZK):
- The closest airport to Cascade Locks State Airport (CZK) is Portland-Troutdale Airport (TTD), which is located 27 miles (43 kilometers) WSW of CZK.
- Cascade Locks State Airport (CZK) currently has only 1 runway.
- The furthest airport from Cascade Locks State Airport (CZK) is Tôlanaro Airport (FTU), which is located 10,882 miles (17,512 kilometers) away in Tôlanaro, Madagascar.
- Because of Cascade Locks State Airport's relatively low elevation of 151 feet, planes can take off or land at Cascade Locks State Airport at a lower air speed than at airports located at a higher elevation. This is because the air density is higher closer to sea level than it would otherwise be at higher elevations.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 7.26 miles (11.68 km) SSE | Merced Regional Airport (MCE) | Merced, California, United States |     |
| 2 | 27.12 miles (43.65 km) NW | Modesto City-County Airport (MOD) | Modesto, California, United States | |
| 3 | 27.51 miles (44.27 km) SW | Los Banos Municipal Airport (LSN) | Los Banos, California, United States | |
| 4 | 29.78 miles (47.92 km) W | NASA Crows Landing Airport (NRC) | Crows Landing, California, United States | |
| 5 | 36.91 miles (59.40 km) SE | Madera Municipal Airport (MAE) | Madera, California, United States | |
| 6 | 45.69 miles (73.53 km) N | Columbia Airport (COA) | Columbia, California, United States | |
| 7 | 51.03 miles (82.13 km) NW | Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK) | Stockton, California, United States | |
| 8 | 57.32 miles (92.24 km) SW | Hollister Municipal Airport (HLI) | Hollister, California, United States | |
| 9 | 60.88 miles (97.98 km) SE | Fresno Chandler Executive AirportChandler Municipal Airport (Old) (FCH) | Fresno, California, United States | |
| 10 | 62.71 miles (100.91 km) SE | Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) | Fresno, California, United States | |
| 11 | 68.82 miles (110.76 km) W | Reid-Hillview Airport of Santa Clara County (RHV) | San Jose, California, United States | |
| 12 | 71.93 miles (115.77 km) WNW | Livermore Municipal Airport (LVK) | Livermore, California, United States | |
| 13 | 73.96 miles (119.02 km) WSW | Watsonville Municipal Airport (WVI) | Watsonville, California, United States | |
| 14 | 74.75 miles (120.29 km) W | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) | San Jose, California, United States | |
| 15 | 75.76 miles (121.93 km) SW | Salinas Municipal AirportSalinas Army Air Base (SNS) | Salinas, California, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,311.72 miles (18,204.41 km) SE | Tôlanaro Airport (FTU) | Tôlanaro, Madagascar | |
| 2 | 11,301.64 miles (18,188.18 km) SSE | Pierrefonds Airport (ZSE) | Saint-Pierre, Réunion | |
| 3 | 11,273.49 miles (18,142.87 km) SSE | Roland Garros Airport (RUN) | St Denis, Réunion, France | |
| 4 | 11,260.93 miles (18,122.66 km) S | Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) | Plaisance, Mauritius | |
| 5 | 11,205.02 miles (18,032.69 km) SE | Ampanihy Airport (AMP) | Ampanihy, Madagascar | |
| 6 | 11,196.39 miles (18,018.79 km) SSW | Sir Gaëtan Duval Airport (RRG) | Rodrigues Island, Mauritius | |
| 7 | 11,137.28 miles (17,923.67 km) SSE | Mananjary Airport (MNJ) | Mananjary, Madagascar | |
| 8 | 11,111.96 miles (17,882.92 km) SE | Fianarantsoa Airport (WFI) | Fianarantsoa, Madagascar | |
| 9 | 11,011.03 miles (17,720.49 km) SE | Manja Airport (MJA) | Manja, Menabe, Madagascar | |
| 10 | 11,008.37 miles (17,716.22 km) SE | Andavadoaka Airport (DVD) | Andavadoaka, Toliara province, Atsimo-Andrefana region, Madagascar | |
| 11 | 10,993.21 miles (17,691.82 km) SE | Morombe Airport (MXM) | Morombe, Madagascar | |
| 12 | 10,972.89 miles (17,659.11 km) SSE | Toamasino Airport (TMM) | Toamasina, Madagascar | |
| 13 | 10,963.56 miles (17,644.10 km) SSE | Ivato International Airport (TNR) | Antananarivo, Madagascar | |
| 14 | 10,945.21 miles (17,614.56 km) SE | Miandrivazo Airport (ZVA) | Miandrivazo, Madagascar | |
| 15 | 10,920.84 miles (17,575.35 km) SE | Belo sur Tsiribihina Airport (BMD) | Belo sur Tsiribihina, Madagascar | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 26.73 miles (43.02 km) WSW | Portland-Troutdale Airport (TTD) | Portland, Oregon, United States | |
| 2 | 34.61 miles (55.70 km) E | Columbia Gorge Regional Airport (DLS) | The Dalles, Oregon, United States | |
| 3 | 35.25 miles (56.73 km) W | Portland International Airport (PDX) | Portland, Oregon, United States | |
| 4 | 52.62 miles (84.68 km) W | Portland-Hillsboro Airport (HIO) | Hillsboro / Portland, Oregon, United States | |
| 5 | 57.72 miles (92.89 km) WNW | Southwest Washington Regional Airport (KLS) | Kelso, Washington, United States | |
| 6 | 70.95 miles (114.18 km) NW | South Lewis County Airport (TDO) | Toledo, Washington, United States | |
| 7 | 76.12 miles (122.51 km) SW | McNary Field (SLE) | Salem, Oregon, United States | |
| 8 | 77.98 miles (125.50 km) SSE | Madras Municipal AirportMadras Army Airfield (MDJ) | Madras, Oregon, United States | |
| 9 | 88.75 miles (142.83 km) NE | Yakima Air Terminal (YKM) | Yakima, Washington, United States | |
| 10 | 96.55 miles (155.38 km) NE | Vagabond Army Heliport (closed to fixed-wing aircraft) (FCT) | Yakima, Washington, United States | |
| 11 | 101.70 miles (163.68 km) WNW | Astoria Regional Airport (AST) | Astoria, Oregon, United States | |
| 12 | 101.78 miles (163.81 km) NNW | Olympia Regional Airport (OLM) | Olympia, Washington, United States | |
| 13 | 102.50 miles (164.95 km) NNW | Gray Army Airfield (GRF) | Tacoma, Washington, United States | |
| 14 | 104.57 miles (168.28 km) SSE | Roberts Field (RDM) | Redmond, Oregon, United States | |
| 15 | 104.87 miles (168.77 km) NNW | McChord Field/McChord AFB (TCM) | Tacoma, Washington, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,881.78 miles (17,512.48 km) SSE | Tôlanaro Airport (FTU) | Tôlanaro, Madagascar | |
| 2 | 10,807.27 miles (17,392.57 km) SSE | Ampanihy Airport (AMP) | Ampanihy, Madagascar | |
| 3 | 10,747.11 miles (17,295.76 km) S | Pierrefonds Airport (ZSE) | Saint-Pierre, Réunion | |
| 4 | 10,717.83 miles (17,248.63 km) S | Roland Garros Airport (RUN) | St Denis, Réunion, France | |
| 5 | 10,692.23 miles (17,207.43 km) S | Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) | Plaisance, Mauritius | |
| 6 | 10,657.73 miles (17,151.91 km) SSE | Mananjary Airport (MNJ) | Mananjary, Madagascar | |
| 7 | 10,650.37 miles (17,140.07 km) SSE | Fianarantsoa Airport (WFI) | Fianarantsoa, Madagascar | |
| 8 | 10,629.85 miles (17,107.04 km) ESE | Margate Airport (MGH) | Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 9 | 10,621.21 miles (17,093.14 km) S | Sir Gaëtan Duval Airport (RRG) | Rodrigues Island, Mauritius | |
| 10 | 10,613.01 miles (17,079.94 km) ESE | East London Airport (ELS) | East London, South Africa | |
| 11 | 10,606.22 miles (17,069.02 km) SSE | Andavadoaka Airport (DVD) | Andavadoaka, Toliara province, Atsimo-Andrefana region, Madagascar | |
| 12 | 10,603.79 miles (17,065.11 km) ESE | King Shaka International (DUR) | Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 13 | 10,601.90 miles (17,062.07 km) ESE | Richards Bay Airport (RCB) | Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 14 | 10,591.06 miles (17,044.62 km) ESE | Port Alfred Airport (AFD) | Port Alfred, South Africa | |
| 15 | 10,587.86 miles (17,039.47 km) SSE | Manja Airport (MJA) | Manja, Menabe, Madagascar | |