Location
Latitude: |
61-12-48.7670N (61.213546) |
Longitude: |
149-50-40.9540W (-149.844709) |
Elevation: |
143.1 feet MSL (44 m MSL) |
Magnetic Variation: |
14.6 E (as of January 2025 from WMM2020 model) |
Time Zone: |
UTC -9.0 (Standard Time) UTC -8.0 (Daylight Savings Time) |
From City: |
02 N.M. E of Anchorage, Alaska |
Found On: |
Anchorage Chart |
FAA Region: |
AAL |
Contacts
Manager: |
Publicly owned: |
| EARL MALPASS MERRILL FIELD AIRPORT, 800 MERRIL FIELD DR ANCHORAGE, AK 99501-4129 907-343-6301 |
MUNICIPALITY OF ANCHORAGE 800 MERRIL FIELD DR. ANCHORAGE, AK 99501-4129 907-343-6303 |
Operations
Airport Status: |
Operational |
Facility Use: |
Public |
Type: |
Airport |
Activation Date: |
05/1947 |
Control tower: |
Yes |
Attendance (Months/Days/Hours): |
Months/Days/Hours ALL/MON-FRI/0730-1730 |
Boundary ARTCC: |
ZAN (Anchorage) |
Responsible ARTCC: |
ZAN (Anchorage) |
Lighting Schedule: |
SEE RMK |
Segmented Circle Indicator: |
No |
Traffic Pattern Altitude (MSL): |
1143 feet (348 m) |
NOTAMs Facility: |
MRI |
NOTAM-D Service: |
Yes |
International Airport of Entry: |
No |
Customs Landing Rights: |
Yes |
Based Aircraft
Annual Operations (as of )
Communications
| CTAF: | 126.000 |
| Unicom: | 122.950 |
| Tower: | MERRILL 126.0 127.55 Hrs: 0700-2200L. |
| Ground: | 121.7 |
| Approach: | ANCHORAGE 119.1 119.1 119.1 119.1 |
| Departure: | ANCHORAGE 119.1 119.1 119.1 119.1 |
| ATIS: | 124.25 Hrs: 24 |
| ASOS: | 124.25 (907-271-5277) |
- INTERFERENCE MAY BE RECEIVED ON ATCT FREQS IN TRAFFIC PATTERN FROM FM BROADCAST STATION.
- WHEN ATCT CLSD CTAF PROCEDURES ARE RECOMMENDED. SEE REGULATORY NOTICES ANCHORAGE TERMINAL AREA MERRILL SEGMENT THIS SUPPLEMENT.
- WHEN ATCT CLSD WX ALSO AVBL ON CTAF, CALL SIGN MERRILL WEATHER OR PHONE 907-271-4355.
Fixed Based Operators (FBOs) & Fuel
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Area Code: 907 |
| Business Name | Frequency | Phone | Fuel Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACE Hangars
Website Update FBO info |
122.85 | 222-3000 | 100LL, Jet A |
|
 Texaco |
100LL - 2.40 USD per gallon on 8/17/01 |
24 Hour Self Serve Credit Card Pumps ACE Pilots Club $0.15 fuel discounts |
|
|
Texaco |
Jet A - 1.99 USD per gallon on 8/17/01 |
24 Hour Self Serve Credit Card Pumps ACE Pilots Club $0.15 fuel discounts |
| Aero Tech Flight Service
Update FBO info |
Unicom 123.3 | 279-6558 | 100LL, Jet A |
|
|
 Chevron |
100LL - 2.53 USD per gallon on 8/18/01 |
Self-serve Credit Card Pumps |
|
|
Chevron |
Jet A - 2.19 USD per gallon on 8/18/01 |
Self-serve Credit Card Pumps |
|
|
Chevron |
Jet B - 2.92 USD per gallon on 8/18/01 |
Self-serve Credit Card Pumps |
| Alaska Regional Hospital LifeFlight
Website Update FBO info |
264-1231, 800-478-9111 | ||
| Applied Technology, Inc.
Website Update FBO info |
444-3590 | 100LL | |
|
|
Chevron |
100LL - 2.29 USD per gallon on 8/18/01 |
24 Hour Self-serve Credit Card Pumps |
| Aviation Wholesale Supply
Website Update FBO info |
272-4397 | ||
| Freedom Aviation
Update FBO info |
274-2544 | ||
| Northern Lights Avionics
Website Update FBO info |
277-4811, 800-478-4811 | 100LL | |
| Spernak Airways, Inc.
Update FBO info |
Unicom 122.95 | 272-9475 | 100LL |
|
|
Chevron |
100LL - 2.40 USD per gallon on 8/18/01 |
Trucks At Tie-down Locations Discounts to Alaska Airmen's Association members |
| Tailwheel Instruction
Update FBO info |
907 344 2287 | ||
| Take Flight Alaska
Website Update FBO info |
Arinc 129.25 | 274-9943 | 100LL |
|
|
Chevron |
100LL - 2.40 USD per gallon on 8/18/01 |
Self Serve Pumps Call for special fuel discounts! |
| VernAir
Website Update FBO info |
Unicom 123.5 | 258-7822, 800-478-8376 |
Flight Service Stations
| Primary | Alternate | |
| FSS on Field: | N | |
| FSS Name (ID): | Kenai(ENA) | |
| Frequency: | ||
| Toll Free Phone: | 1-866-864-1737 |
Instrument Procedures / Charts
FAA Terminal Procedures valid from 0901Z 01/23/25 to 0901Z 02/20/25.
There are various types of charts available for an airport. They are listed in the Page Type column. Here is a legend for those types:
APD - Airport Diagram
DP - Departure Procedure Charts
HOT - Hot Spots
IAP - Instrument Approach Procedure Charts
MIN - Minimums
STAR - Standard Terminal Arrival Charts
| Page Type | Page Name | Volume | Action Since Last Cycle |
|---|---|---|---|
| APD | AIRPORT DIAGRAM | AK-1 | |
| DP | MERRILL ONE (RNAV) | AK-1 | |
| IAP | RNAV (GPS) RWY 34 | AK-1 | |
| IAP | RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 07 | AK-1 | |
| IAP | RNAV (GPS) Z RWY 07 | AK-1 | |
| IAP | RNAV (GPS)-A | AK-1 | |
| MIN | ALTERNATE MINIMUMS | AK-1 | |
| MIN | TAKEOFF MINIMUMS | AK-1 |
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Navigation Aids (Navaids) near MRI
| Dist (NM) | ID | Morse Code | Name | Type | Freq | True Hdg | Mag Hdg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | MRI | _ _ . _ . . . | Anchorage | VOT | 111.00 | 3 | 348 |
| 3.3 | EDF | . _ . . . . _ . | Elmendorf | TACAN | 113.40 | 41 | 26 |
| 4.3 | TED | _ . _ . . | Anchorage | VOR-DME | 113.15 | 230 | 215 |
| 5.2 | ANC | . _ _ . _ . _ . | Anchorage | VOT | 108.40 | 237 | 222 |
| 6.4 | CMQ | _ . _ . _ _ _ _ . _ | Campbell Lake | NDB | 338 | 246 | 231 |
| 21.6 | BGQ | _ . . . _ _ . _ _ . _ | Big Lake | VORTAC | 112.50 | 350 | 335 |
| 53.3 | ENA | . _ . . _ | Kenai | VOR-DME | 117.60 | 228 | 214 |
| 53.6 | OLT | _ _ _ . _ . . _ | Soldotna | NDB-DME | 346 | 214 | 200 |
| 54.3 | IWW | . . . _ _ . _ _ | Wildwood | NDB | 379 | 227 | 213 |
| 65.5 | TKA | _ _ . _ . _ | Talkeetna | VOR-DME | 116.20 | 353 | 338 |
| 67.4 | PEE | . _ _ . . . | Peters Creek | NDB | 305 | 354 | 339 |
Nearby Airports with Fuel
| Dist (NM) | Name (Airport IDs) | True Hdg | Mag Hdg | Fuel Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | Merrill Field Airport (MRI PAMR MRI) |
0 | 345 | 100, Jet A |
| 0.5 | Alaska Regional Hospital Heliport (2OK) |
95 | 80 | 100LL, Jet A |
| 5.0 | Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC PANC ANC) |
241 | 227 | 100, 100LL, Jet A, Jet A-1 |
| 15.5 | Birchwood Airport (PABV BCV) |
38 | 23 | 100LL |
| 23.2 | Wasilla Airport (WWA PAWS IYS) |
22 | 7 | 100LL, Jet A |
| 25.7 | Wasilla Lake Seaplane Base (5L6) |
29 | 14 | 100LL |
| 31.5 | Warren 'Bud' Woods Palmer Municipal Airport (PAQ PAAQ PAQ) |
43 | 28 | 100LL, Jet A-1 |
| 56.1 | Kenai Municipal Airport (ENA PAEN ENA) |
227 | 213 | 100LL, Jet A |
| 56.4 | Soldotna Airport (SXQ PASX SXQ) |
218 | 204 | 100LL, Jet A |
| 66.8 | Talkeetna Airport (TKA PATK TKA) |
354 | 339 | 100LL, Jet A, Jet A+ |
Notices to Airmen (NOTAMS)
Remarks
| A110-11 | WHEN ATCT CLSD CTC MERRILL WX - CTAF OR 271-4355. |
| A110-13 | FLT PLANNING IN ANCHORAGE BOWL AREA - RCO 122.55. |
| A110-19 | NONMOVEMENT AREA ACFT CTC GND CTL BFR TAX. |
| A110-20 | ANCHORAGE WX CAMERA AVBL ON INTERNET AT HTTPS://WEATHERCAMS.FAA.GOV |
| A110-23 | PTNS OF TWY C BTN TWY S & N AND PTNS OF TWY Q NOT VIS FM TWR. |
| A110-24 | 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. |
| A110-25 | COMPASS ROSE AVBL WITH PRIOR CDN - ATCT. |
| A110-26 | ARR/DEP ROUTES - SEE AREA NOTICES; SPL NOTICE CARTEE ASP. |
| A110-28 | NOISE ABATEMENT; TGL OR PAT WORK NA 2200-0700. |
| A110-29 | ALASKA RGNL HOSPITAL 2OK HELI ON ARPT; SEE SEPARATE LISTING FOR INFO. |
| A110-4 | BIRDS & SEAGULLS ON & INVOF ARPT. |
| A110-5 | PPR OVR 12500 LB. |
| A110-6 | ALL RWY & TWY LGTS NONSTD HEIGHT. |
| A110-7 | 1-8 FT SNOW BERMS ADJ TO RWYS & TWYS DURG WINTER. |
| A30-05/23 | USED SEASONALLY AS SNOW RWY. RCMD SKI EQUIP ACFT USE TO MINIMIZE WHEEL RUTTING. |
| A33-05/23 | FIRST 60 FT PAVED; RMNG GRVL. |
| A58-34 | 26 FT BLDG 220 FT L OF CNTRLN 0-200 FT FM THR. |
| A81-APT | ACTVT REIL RWY 07, 16, 25, 34; MIRL RWY 07/25 & 16/34 - CTAF. PAPI RWY 34; VASI RWY 07, 16, 25 OPR CONSLY. |
| E147 | TPA FOR ACFT 105 KTS OR LESS 900 FT MSL. ACFT GREATER THAN 105 KTS 1200 FT MSL. |
Runways
Runway Summary
| Runways: | 05/23 07/25 16/34 |
| Longest Runway: | 07/25 is 4000 ft (1219 m) long |
| Runways with an Instrument Approach: |
MRI Airport Runway Details
| Runway 05/23 | 2000 ft x 60 ft (610 m x 18 m) | |
| Runway Length Source: | FAA as of 12/04/2001 | |
| Surface: | Asphalt/Gravel - Good condition - No special surface treatment | |
Runway 05 |
Runway 23 |
|
Elevation: |
133.2 | 138.0 |
Latitude: |
61-12-34.8121N | 61-12-42.8028N |
Longitude: |
149-50-42.5175W | 149-50-05.1964W |
|
Runway True Alignment: |
066 | 246 |
Glide Path Angle: |
0.0 degrees | 0.0 degrees |
Runway Markings Condition: |
Good | Good |
Object at End: |
TREE | ROAD |
Object Height: |
9 | 15 |
Distance from End: |
91 | 0 |
Object Centerline Offset: |
80 ft. left of centerline | 125 ft. right of centerline |
REIL: |
No | No |
| Runway 07/25 | 4000 ft x 100 ft (1219 m x 30 m) | |
| Surface: | Asphalt/Gravel - Good condition - No special surface treatment | |
| Runway Edge Lights: | Medium Intensity | |
Runway Weight Bearing Capacity (in thousands of pounds) |
||
| Single Wheel Landing Gear: | 50.0 | |
| Dual Wheel Landing Gear: | 80.0 | |
Runway 07 |
Runway 25 |
|
Elevation: |
131.0 | 143.1 |
Latitude: |
61-12-57.2555N | 61-12-57.2381N |
Longitude: |
149-51-11.7784W | 149-49-50.1086W |
|
Runway True Alignment: |
090 | 270 |
Glide Path Angle: |
3.8 degrees | 3.0 degrees |
Traffic Pattern: |
Right | Left |
Runway Markings Type: |
Precision Instrument | Precision Instrument |
Runway Markings Condition: |
Good | Good |
Object at End: |
POLE | BLDG |
Object Height: |
32 | 37 |
Distance from End: |
245 | 410 |
Object Centerline Offset: |
80 ft. left of centerline | 125 ft. right of centerline |
Visual Glide Slope Indicators: |
2-Box VASI On Left Side Of Runway | 2-Box VASI On Left Side Of Runway |
REIL: |
Yes | Yes |
Touchdown Lights: |
No | No |
Centerline Lights: |
No | No |
Threshold Crossing Height: |
43 | 21 |
| Runway 16/34 | 2640 ft x 75 ft (805 m x 23 m) | |
| Surface: | Asphalt/Gravel - Good condition - No special surface treatment | |
| Runway Edge Lights: | Medium Intensity | |
Runway Weight Bearing Capacity (in thousands of pounds) |
||
| Single Wheel Landing Gear: | 20.0 | |
Runway 16 |
Runway 34 |
|
Elevation: |
130.8 | 123.3 |
Latitude: |
61-12-56.4587N | 61-12-30.4619N |
Longitude: |
149-51-09.0466W | 149-51-09.0962W |
|
Runway True Alignment: |
180 | 000 |
Glide Path Angle: |
3.0 degrees | 3.0 degrees |
Traffic Pattern: |
Right | Left |
Runway Markings Type: |
Basic | Basic |
Runway Markings Condition: |
Fair | Fair |
Object at End: |
BLDG | BLDG |
Object Height: |
40 | 26 |
Distance from End: |
425 | 200 |
Object Centerline Offset: |
80 ft. left of centerline | 125 ft. right of centerline |
Visual Glide Slope Indicators: |
2-Box VASI On Right Side Of Runway | 2-Light PAPI On Left Side Of Runway |
REIL: |
Yes | Yes |
Touchdown Lights: |
No | No |
Centerline Lights: |
No | No |
Threshold Crossing Height: |
22 | 21 |
Services
Airframe Repair: |
Major |
Powerplant Repair: |
Major |
Bottled Oxygen: |
None |
Bulk Oxygen: |
None |
Fuel Available: |
100LL, Jet A, Jet A+ |
Landing Fees: |
No |
Parking: |
Tiedowns available |
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