Merrill Field (PAMR)
Medium airport · Anchorage, Alaska, United States
Airport data
| Name | Merrill Field |
|---|---|
| ICAO | PAMR |
| IATA | MRI |
| Elevation | 137 ft (42 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 61°12'46" W 149°50'38" 61.21279, -149.84399 |
| Location | Anchorage, Alaska, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 2,000 ft (610 m) | 60 ft | GVL | No |
| 07/25 | 4,000 ft (1219 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 16/34 | 2,640 ft (805 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
Merrill Field at a glance
Merrill Field is a medium airport in Anchorage, Alaska, United States, known to airline systems as MRI. The field elevation of 137 ft (42 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at PAMR are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 3 runways, the longest — 07/25 — offers 4,000 ft (1219 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for PAMR shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Merrill Field
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Elmendorf Air Force Base | PAED | 5 km (3 NM) |
| Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport | PANC | 9 km (5 NM) |
| Birchwood Airport | PABV | 29 km (16 NM) |
| Wasilla Airport | PAWS | 43 km (23 NM) |
| Warren "Bud" Woods Palmer Municipal Airport | PAAQ | 58 km (31 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Merrill Field
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 137 ft field elevation of Merrill Field can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Merrill Field
What is the ICAO code of Merrill Field?
The ICAO identifier of Merrill Field is PAMR, and its IATA code is MRI. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Merrill Field above sea level?
Merrill Field sits at an elevation of 137 feet (42 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Merrill Field located?
The airport lies at 61.2128, -149.8440 — in Anchorage, Alaska, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Elmendorf Air Force Base, about 5 km away.
Does PAMR publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for PAMR appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Merrill Field?
Merrill Field has 3 runways. The longest, 07/25, measures 4,000 ft (1219 m) with a ASP surface.