Merrill Field Airport (MRI), located in north of Anchorage, is the “Gateway to the Interior." The 2nd busiest airport in Alaska welcomes pilots and passengers to a unique destination that is rich in history, tradition, and beauty. The airport offers a full range of services for private aircraft, provides flight training, aircraft maintenance and charter flight services.
With two paved runways (primary 4,000') and a gravel runway for summer and ski strip in the winter, MRI can handle your land-based operation under 12,500 lbs.
Please call the airport manager for permission for gross weight operations over 12,500 lbs. The airfield is open 24/7. The control tower is open between 0700-2200 local, and airport terminal operating hours are 8:00am to 4:30pm.
Merrill Field is an economic engine for Alaska, driving growth through capital and operations expenditures, business market access, visitor travel, and vital services for Airport users and tenants. Merrill Field contributes 1135 jobs across the state, $85.3M in employee earnings, and $241.5M in economic output to Alaska. Since MRI is the only airport with “through the gate operations” to Alaska Regional Hospital, Alaskans from across the state benefit greatly. The physical health benefits facilitated by MRI of an estimated 1600+ annual visits in 2024 totaled an estimated $67M in benefits. (2024 MRI Economic Impact Study, ITRE, NC State University)
Airport Mission
Merrill Field Airport (MRI) is a unique, general aviation airport in North Anchorage, which exists to connect people, businesses, cultures, and economies in a way that preserves and serves our communities and airport users.
Airport Vision
Merrill Field Airport is committed to supporting the economic, environmental, and recreational needs of the community through safe and secure operations and fiscal self-sustainment.