Merrill Field
Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)
About 14h 27m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.
About Merrill Field
Merrill Field is a public-use general aviation airport located one mile east of downtown Anchorage in the U.S. state of Alaska. The airport is owned by Municipality of Anchorage. It opened in 1930 as Anchorage Aviation Field and was renamed in honor of Alaska aviation pioneer Russel Merrill.
Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.
Merrill Field has no reporting station; showing the nearest: PAED.
Live weather
PAEDNOTAMs
PAEDReference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.
NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.
Live departures & arrivals
Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.
Where you can fly from here
Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.
Live traffic nearby
Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.
Live ADS-B by adsb.lol & the OpenSky Network. Not for navigation.
Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (3)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 / 26 | 4,000 ft / 1,219 m | 100 ft | Asp | Lighted | Open |
| 17 / 35 | 2,640 ft / 805 m | 75 ft | Asp | Lighted | Open |
| 04 / 22 | 2,000 ft / 610 m | 60 ft | Gvl | Unlit | Open |
Radio frequencies (8)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | ANCHORAGE APP/DEP | 119.100 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 124.250 MHz |
| CTAF | CTAF | 126.000 MHz |
| FSS | KENAI RDO | 122.200 MHz |
| GND | GND | 121.700 MHz |
| RFSS | KENAI RDO | 122.300 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 126.000 MHz |
| UNIC | UNICOM | 122.950 MHz |
Instrument procedures & charts
Airport diagram (1)
Instrument approaches (4)
Departure procedures (SIDs) (1)
Takeoff & alternate minimums (2)
Showing 8 of 8 FAA procedures on this overview. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.
Airspace in this area(2)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANCHORAGE MERRILL FIELD CLASS D | Class D | Controlled | GND | 2500 ft MSL |
| ANCHORAGE MERRILL FIELD CLASS E2 | Class E | Controlled | GND | 2500 ft MSL |
Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.
Weather by month
Share of VFR / marginal-VFR / IFR / low-IFR conditions by month over the last 8 years, with the prevailing wind and typical density altitude. Historical climatology — not a forecast.
Prevailing wind: N (from about 0°), on 19% of observations, averaging 7 kt.
| Month | VFR / MVFR / IFR / LIFR | % VFR | Median DA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64% | -2,277 ft | |
| Feb | 56% | -2,262 ft | |
| Mar | 77% | -1,762 ft | |
| Apr | 81% | -1,080 ft | |
| May | 91% | -423 ft | |
| Jun | 90% | 29 ft | |
| Jul | 82% | 157 ft | |
| Aug | 83% | 160 ft | |
| Sep | 82% | -131 ft | |
| Oct | 79% | -743 ft | |
| Nov | 63% | -1,550 ft | |
| Dec | 60% | -1,904 ft |
VFR MVFR IFR LIFR· density altitude ranges ~-2,277–160 ft through the year· Source: NWS/IEM ASOS archive.
Tall obstacles nearby
| Obstacle | Height AGL | Top (MSL) | Lit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obstacle | 361 ft | 135 ft | — |
| Point MacKenzie | 236 ft | 154 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Merrill Field.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICAO code for Merrill Field?
The ICAO code for Merrill Field is PAMR, and its IATA code is MRI.
Where is Merrill Field located?
Merrill Field is medium airport located in Anchorage, United States, at an elevation of 137 ft (42 m).
How many runways does Merrill Field have?
Merrill Field has 3 runways, the longest being 4,000 ft / 1,219 m.
What time zone is Merrill Field in?
Merrill Field is in the America/Anchorage time zone (UTC-08:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Merrill Field?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Merrill Field is approximately 14.1° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Merrill Field?
The nearest airport to Merrill Field is Elmendorf Air Force Base (EDF), about 2.6 nm to the nne, followed by Campbell Airstrip and Lake Hood Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Merrill Field data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.