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Merrill Field

MRI · PAMR · Anchorage, AK · 137 ft elevation · var 19E · Towered

Airport information

ICAO / IATA
PAMR / MRI
Coordinates
61.2128, -149.8440
Elevation
137 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
19E
Sectional chart
ANCHORAGE
Airport use
Public
Control tower
Yes
ARTCC
ANCHORAGE (ZAN)
Flight service (FSS)
KENAI
NOTAM facility
MRI
Attendance
MON-FRI 0730-1730
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1947/05
Distance from city
2 E

Weather

METAR observed

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TAF forecast

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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21

EventLocal (AKDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
n/an/a
Sunrise04:20 AM12:20Z
Sunset11:42 PM07:42Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
n/an/a
Loggable night (§1.1)
n/a → n/a
Night currency (§61.57)
12:42 AM → 03:20 AM

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Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT REIL RWY 07, 16, 25, 34; MIRL RWY 07/25 & 16/34 - CTAF. PAPI RWY 07, 25 & 34; VASI RWY 16 OPR CONSLY.; WHEN ATCT CLSD CTC MERRILL WX - CTAF OR 271-4355. on 126.0 — Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 07: 4-light PAPI (right) · 25: 4-light PAPI (left) · 16: VASI · 34: 2-light PAPI (left).

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are in the live weather panel above.

Traffic pattern

04TPANSEW
LEFT traffic
Landing
Rwy 04 · 047°
Pattern
left (turns left)
TPA
1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
CTAF
126.0

Enter the left downwind for Rwy 04 at 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).

Runway 04/22

2,000 ft × 60 ft · GVL
04
Heading
047° mag · 66° true
22
Heading
227° mag · 246° true

Runway 07/25

4,000 ft × 100 ft · Asphalt (Good)

Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 50k, Double wheel 80k.

07
Heading
071° mag · 90° true
Markings
precision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (right) (3.5°)
Traffic pattern
Right
Approach obstacle
Pole, 41 ft, 846 ft from threshold, 339 ft L of centerline — 15:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
25
Heading
251° mag · 270° true
Markings
precision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Traffic pattern
Left

Runway 16/34

2,640 ft × 75 ft · Asphalt (Fair)

Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 20k.

16
Heading
161° mag · 180° true
Markings
basic
VGSI
VASI (3°)
Traffic pattern
Right
Approach obstacle
Bldg, 31 ft, 437 ft from threshold, 268 ft L of centerline — 7:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
34
Heading
341° mag · 0° true
Markings
basic
VGSI
2-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Traffic pattern
Left
Approach obstacle
Pole, 27 ft, 331 ft from threshold, 231 ft L of centerline — 4:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

Communication frequencies

ServiceFrequencyNotes
A/D119.1ANCHORAGE APP/DEP
ATIS124.25
CTAF126
FSS122.2KENAI RDO
GND121.7
RFSS122.3KENAI RDO
TWR126
UNIC122.95UNICOM

Nearby navigation aids

NavAidTypeFreqRadial / Dist magnetic
EDF · ElmendorfTACAN113.40r200° / 3.3 NM
ANC · AnchorageVOR-DME114.30r045° / 11.1 NM
BGQ · Big LakeVORTAC112.50r146° / 21.7 NM

Airport diagram

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Procedures at a glance

Lowest mins: RNAV (GPS) · vertical guidance Takeoff mins / ODP ↗ Non-std alternate mins ↗

Approaches4

Departures

Minimums & Hot Spots

Chart Supplement FAA A/FD

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VFR sectional

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Services

Fuel available
100, Jet A
Bottled oxygen
LOW
Bulk oxygen
LOW
Airframe service
MAJOR
Powerplant service
MAJOR
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Air freight, Air ambulance, Avionics, Cargo, Charter, Instruction, Rental, Aircraft sales, Survey

Ownership & management

Owner
MUNICIPALITY OF ANCHORAGE
800 MERRIL FIELD DR., ANCHORAGE, AK
907-343-6303
Manager
EARL MALPASS
800 MERRIL FIELD DR, ANCHORAGE, AK
907-343-6301

Remarks FAA

  • BIRDS & SEAGULLS ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • PPR OVR 12500 LB.
  • ALL RWY & TWY LGTS NONSTD HEIGHT.
  • 1-8 FT SNOW BERMS ADJ TO RWYS & TWYS DURG WINTER.
  • WHEN ATCT CLSD CTC MERRILL WX - CTAF OR 271-4355.
  • FLT PLANNING IN ANCHORAGE BOWL AREA - RCO 122.55.
  • NONMOVEMENT AREA ACFT CTC GND CTL BFR TAX.
  • ANCHORAGE WX CAMERA AVBL ON INTERNET AT HTTPS://WEATHERCAMS.FAA.GOV
  • PTNS OF TWY C BTN TWY S & N AND PTNS OF TWY Q NOT VIS FM TWR.
  • TWY B SOUTH OF TWY M, TWY G BTN TWY N & RWY 05/23, TWY Q EAST OF TWY C & ALL SFCS SOUTH OF RWY 05/23 UNCTLD.
  • COMPASS ROSE AVBL WITH PRIOR CDN - ATCT.
  • ARR/DEP ROUTES - SEE AREA NOTICES; SPL NOTICE CARTEE ASP.
  • NOISE ABATEMENT; TGL OR PAT WORK NA 2200-0700.
  • ALASKA RGNL HOSPITAL 2OK HELI ON ARPT; SEE SEPARATE LISTING FOR INFO.
  • OTFC OF ARPT BLO 300 FT NA.
  • ACTVT REIL RWY 07, 16, 25, 34; MIRL RWY 07/25 & 16/34 - CTAF. PAPI RWY 07, 25 & 34; VASI RWY 16 OPR CONSLY.
  • TPA FOR ACFT 105 KTS OR LESS 900 FT MSL. ACFT GREATER THAN 105 KTS 1200 FT MSL.
  • USED SEASONALLY AS SNOW RWY. RCMD SKI EQUIP ACFT USE TO MINIMIZE WHEEL RUTTING.
  • FIRST 60 FT PAVED; RMNG GRVL.

Nearby airports

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Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open PAMR in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.

About PAMR

Merrill Field (MRI · PAMR) is an airport in Anchorage, AK, at 137 ft MSL. It has 3 runways, the longest 4,000 ft, with a control tower. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for PAMR, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does PAMR have a control tower?

Yes. Merrill Field has an operating FAA control tower. Check the Comms & NavAids tab for tower and ground frequencies.

What is the longest runway at PAMR?

Merrill Field has 3 runways; the longest is 4,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is PAMR?

Merrill Field is in Anchorage, AK, at an elevation of 137 ft MSL. Coordinates: 61.2128, -149.8440.

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