Merrill Field
MRI · PAMR · Anchorage, AK · Towered · Print kneeboard
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 11:33 PM
| Event | Local (AKDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 04:36 AM | 12:36Z |
| Sunrise | 05:39 AM | 13:39Z |
| Sunset | 10:30 PM | 06:30Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 11:33 PM | 07:33Z |
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Past 24 hours category · wind · ceiling · visibility trends
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Density altitude today projected curve · departure window · takeoff roll
Winds aloft NOAA forecast · 3,000 to 53,000 ft
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Advisories
NOTAMs
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Runways
RWY 16RIGHT trafficRP · charted
- Heading
- 161° mag · 180° true
- Dimensions
- 2,640 × 75 ft
- TPA
- 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
- Surface
- Asphalt
- Lights
- VASI (3°)
- CTAF
- 126.0
More details — RWY 16
- Threshold elev
- 131 ft
- Markings
- basic
- 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
- Threshold crossing height
- 22 ft
- TDZ elevation
- 131 ft
- End lights
- REIL
Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: schematic (headings + lengths)
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 2,000 ft | |
| 07/25 | 4,000 ft | |
| 16/34 | 2,640 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Communication frequencies
Before taxi
“Merrill”Taxi & takeoff
“Merrill”Departure & arrival
“Anchorage”Also
ATC assigns the exact frequency (in your clearance or on handoff) — which one depends on your SID (departing) or STAR (arriving).
By procedure & sector (2 frequencies)
| Frequency | Used by |
|---|---|
| 119.1 | CLASS C |
| 363.2 | APCH/P DEP/P · CLASS C |
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
Nearby navigation aids
EDF 113.40 · TED 113.15 · BGQ 112.50
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDF · Elmendorf | TACAN | 113.40 · 81X | — | r205° / 3.3 NM |
| TED · Anchorage | VOR/DME | 113.15 · 78Y | High | r033° / 4.3 NM |
| BGQ · Big Lake | VORTAC | 112.50 · 72X | High | r152° / 21.7 NM |
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Charts & procedures
Lowest minimums here: RNAV (GPS) with vertical guidance · VFR sectional →
Airport info
From the field
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Airport information
- ICAO / IATA
- PAMR / MRI
- Coordinates
- 61.2128, -149.8440
- Elevation
- 143 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 19E
- Sectional chart
- ANCHORAGE
- Airport use
- Public
- Control tower
- Yes
- Tower hours
- 0700-2200L.
- Airspace
- Class D · CLASS D SVC 0700-2200L; OTHER TIMES CLASS E.
- Weather station
- ASOS · 124.25 · ☎ 907-271-5277
- ARTCC
- ANCHORAGE (ZAN)
- Flight service (FSS)
- KENAI · 121.3, 121.5, 122.65 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- NOTAM facility
- MRI
- Attendance
- MON-FRI 0730-1730
- Beacon
- white-green (SS-SR)
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- lighted
- Airport phone
- 907-283-7211
- Activated
- 1947/05
- Distance from city
- 2 E
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 under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.
Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
- 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 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 18 notes
General
- 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.
Runways
- USED SEASONALLY AS SNOW RWY. RCMD SKI EQUIP ACFT USE TO MINIMIZE WHEEL RUTTING.
- FIRST 60 FT PAVED; RMNG GRVL.
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.
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Nearby airports
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About PAMR
Merrill Field (MRI · PAMR) is an airport in Anchorage, AK, at 143 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. See the Comms & NavAids section 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 section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is PAMR?
Merrill Field is in Anchorage, AK, at an elevation of 143 ft MSL. Coordinates: 61.2128, -149.8440.
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