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Merrill Field Airport Merrill Field Airport boasts of being the second busiest airport in the state of Alaska. Come see aviation like is no other place in the world!

Established in 1930, MRI is the first official airport of the state and is home to 40+aviation businesses. Merrill Field is a Commercial Service airport. Merrill Field was established in 1930 one mile east of downtown Anchorage on 436 acres. This was the first real airport in Anchorage. The airport bears the name of Russel Hyde Merrill. Russel Merrill was an early Alaskan aviation pioneer who disappeared in September 1929 on a flight to Bethel. The first aviation beacon in the Territory of Alaska was located at Merrill Field and was dedicated on September 25, 1932 to the honor of Russ Merrill.

Friendly Reminder: User groups, public meetings and interviews Oct 13-15th. Tell us your hopes and concerns in the sur...
10/10/2026

Friendly Reminder: User groups, public meetings and interviews Oct 13-15th. Tell us your hopes and concerns in the survey! MRI is building on our 96 year legacy of service to all of Alaska and building a future without limits!

Latest Anchorage Bowl Airspace Update
10/09/2026

Latest Anchorage Bowl Airspace Update

Environmental Review: October 7, 2026

As a reminder, please keep all pets on a leash while on MRI.
09/28/2026

As a reminder, please keep all pets on a leash while on MRI.

Catch up on the latest news and happenings at Merrill Field Airport! https://www.muni.org/Departments/merrill_field/Docu...
09/26/2026

Catch up on the latest news and happenings at Merrill Field Airport!
https://www.muni.org/Departments/merrill_field/Documents/Bulletin/MFA%20Merrill%20Field%20Bulletin%202026%20Q4%20Final.pdf

📌Hello Merrill Field Neighbors, Travelers, Flyers, and Anyone Who Uses the Airport! 📌 We’re excited to kick off the Merr...
09/08/2026

📌Hello Merrill Field Neighbors, Travelers, Flyers, and Anyone Who Uses the Airport! 📌

We’re excited to kick off the Merrill Field Airport 20-Year Master Plan Project. This plan will help shape the future of our airport and make sure it continues to be a valuable part of our community. We’d love for you to be a part of this process by taking a quick online survey to share your thoughts on what the airport might need in the years ahead.


Please consider filling out our survey—your input is really important in helping us plan for the long-term future of the airport!

Survey closes October 16th, 2026
Thank You!!
Fairview Community Council Airport Heights Community Council Rogers Park Community Council Senator Löki Gale Tobin Alaska Regional Hospital Scott McEwen Mark Barker Bob Lee Mountain View Community Council

2026 Arctic Thunder NOTAM - As a courtesy. Please forward to other pilots. Check NOTAMs and plan ahead. As always, f...
08/03/2026

2026 Arctic Thunder NOTAM - As a courtesy. Please forward to other pilots. Check NOTAMs and plan ahead. As always, fly safe!

07/30/2026

Resuming --- NORMAL TOWER HOURS

EFFECTIVE - SATURDAY AUGUST 1, 2026

NORMAL TOWER HOURS TO RESUME
🪄0700-2200🪄

Spectacular Alaska Day to paint our new runway numbers. Great job MRI Airfield Maintenance! Maybe we should have used ...
07/29/2026

Spectacular Alaska Day to paint our new runway numbers. Great job MRI Airfield Maintenance! Maybe we should have used a Times New Romans font? :-)

Subject: Effective immediately Runway Number Change at MRIAttention all Merrill Field Users. Effective immediately, th...
07/29/2026

Subject: Effective immediately Runway Number Change at MRI

Attention all Merrill Field Users.

Effective immediately, the former runways 16/34 numbers have been changed to runways 17/35. Please check your NOTAM’s.

As of 1630 Local, Tuesday, July 28th, the painting of the numbers is not complete, and not all of the Hold Short runway signs installed. The number change on 17/35 should be completed by 1630 Local Wednesday. All FAA publications should have the correct runway numbers for 8/26 and 17/35 incorporated in the next cycle of publications.

As always, check your NOTAM’s and fly safe!

Did you know?: THE Merrill Field Airport is the only airport in Alaska with "through the fence" fixed wing aircraft ope...
07/08/2026

Did you know?: THE Merrill Field Airport is the only airport in Alaska with "through the fence" fixed wing aircraft operations for life-saving medivac flights. Alaska Regional Hospital

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Airport Manager's Office, 800 Merrill Field Drive
Anchorage, AK
99501

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+19073436303

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