Posts Tagged ‘Castle Airport’
Castle Airport inks fire-fighting deal with U.S. Forest Service
The U.S. Forest Service entered into a five-year contract – ushered in bythe massive Rim fire in Stanislaus National Forest – with Merced County for use of Castle Airport in Atwater.
Flight and ground crews hit the ground running Tuesday, their first day at Castle Airport, as they filled air tankers with flame retardant.
Read MoreMerced, Castle Airports Jockey for Clients
It’s a tale of two airports — one in the city, one in the county.
Read MoreTour service takes off at Atwater's Castle Airport
ATWATER — Castle Airport took the form of an international welcoming hub Wednesday as dozens of Germans were chartered to and from the site by an aviation tour company that’s decided to take advantage of the former Air Force base.
Read MorePlans for former Castle Air Force Base in Atwater revealed
ATWATER — When Merced County took over the former Castle Air Force Base in 2000, prospects for the site were considered bright.
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