Airports / Alaska / MRI
Merrill Field.
Anchorage, Alaska · 137 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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77 ratings
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Operators based
137
Elevation ft
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FBOs on field
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
3 nm
To the nearest alternate
Elmendorf Air Force Base (EDF), 5 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Anchorage, Alaska, Merrill Field (PAMR / MRI) operates as a mid-sized airport. The airport sits 137 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into MRI for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Elmendorf Air Force Base (EDF, 3 nm), Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC, 5 nm), and Birchwood Airport (PABV, 16 nm). With 3 runways, the longest 4,000-foot paved runway, MRI can typically accommodate aircraft as large as light jets.
Charter pricing from MRI depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Anchorage.
1 FBO serves PAMR. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Spernak Airways, Inc.
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- May-Sep: Mon-Fri 8:00-18:00, Sat 9:00-18:00, Sun 10:00-18:00 (summer); Oct-Apr: Mon-Fri 9:00-17:00, Sat 9:00-17:00, Sun 11:00-17:00
- Unicom 122.95
- Restrooms
- Maintenance
- Fuel
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
Field capability
ICAO
PAMR
IATA
MRI
FAA / Local
MRI
Elevation
137 ft
Coordinates
61.2128° N · 149.8440° W
Airspace
D · DeltaClass D, DeltaA control tower runs the immediate airspace. Pilots establish two-way radio contact before entering, typical for busy business-aviation fields.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs AK fields
state range 2–3,318 ft
At 137 ft, MRI sits higher than 54% of the 285 Alaska fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
3 runways
longest 4,000 ft
- 08/264,000 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
- 17/352,640 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
- 04/222,000 ft × 60 ftOtherUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 4,000 ft
MRI's 4,000 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to light jets.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 3nmEDFElmendorf Air Force BaseAnchorage
- 5nmANCTed Stevens Anchorage International AirportAnchorage
- 16nmPABVBirchwood AirportBirchwood
- 23nmWWAWasilla AirportWasilla
- 32nmPAQWarren "Bud" Woods Palmer Municipal AirportPalmer
- 56nmENAKenai Municipal AirportKenai
Location
Open the full mapPAMR · Merrill Field · Anchorage, AK
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from MRI on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle (SEA) | 1,253 nm | 3h 19m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 1,738 nm | 4h 27m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 1,750 nm | 4h 28m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 1,840 nm | 4h 41m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 1,997 nm | 5h 3m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 2,018 nm | 5h 6m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 2,031 nm | 5h 7m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 2,053 nm | 5h 10m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use MRI?
- Merrill Field's longest paved runway is 4,000 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to light jets. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at MRI?
- Merrill Field has 3 runways; the longest measures 4,000 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Merrill Field?
- One FBO serves MRI: Spernak Airways, Inc.. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to MRI?
- The closest alternate is Elmendorf Air Force Base (EDF), about 3 nm away, followed by Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) at 5 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from MRI to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Seattle about 3h 19m (1,253 nm), Jackson Hole about 4h 27m (1,738 nm), San Francisco about 4h 28m (1,750 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.