Airport
Merced Yosemite Regional Airport (MCE)
Merced Yosemite Regional Airport is the main gateway to the city of Merced, California's Central Valley, and nearby Yosemite National Park. From MCE, travelers can reach downtown Merced, UC Merced, and Yosemite by bus, private transfer, or rental car, with nonstop connections to Los Angeles and Las Vegas.
Passengers
Luggage
About Merced Yosemite Regional Airport
Merced Yosemite Regional Airport serves the city of Merced, Merced County, and California's Central Valley, and functions as a gateway to Yosemite National Park. The airport connects travelers with nonstop regional jet service to Los Angeles and Las Vegas, with onward connections offered through airline partnerships.
The airport has a long local history as a municipal aviation facility and has operated under several names, including Merced Municipal Airport and Merced Regional Airport, before its current branding. In 2026, the airport opened a new passenger terminal, replacing a 1940s-era building with updated passenger areas, a dedicated TSA checkpoint, and improved airline operations.
Located about two miles southwest of downtown Merced, the airport is easy to reach by car, taxi, or rideshare and provides free on-site parking. YARTS bus service links the airport with Yosemite National Park, while Amtrak, Greyhound, and Merced County Bus services connect travelers to destinations across the region.
With a single terminal, efficient screening, and nearby access to Highway 140 and Highway 99, the airport offers a convenient travel option for visitors to Yosemite, UC Merced, and the surrounding Central Valley communities.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Merced Yosemite Regional Airport operates passenger services through a single passenger terminal. The current terminal opened on July 1, 2026, replacing an older facility, and serves all scheduled commercial flights.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Merced Yosemite Regional Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Merced Yosemite Regional Airport to downtown Merced, UC Merced, Yosemite National Park and other destinations across the Central Valley.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange an hourly chauffeur from MCE for flexible travel around Merced, business meetings, events or day trips to Yosemite and nearby areas.
Car Rental
Rent a car for independent travel from Merced Yosemite Regional Airport to Yosemite National Park, downtown Merced and destinations throughout the region.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibus or charter bus transport for groups travelling between MCE, Yosemite National Park, hotels, event venues and other locations.
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