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PAMR

Merrill Field · Anchorage

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
137 ft / 42 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 126.00 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Merrill Field (PAMR), located in Anchorage, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 3 active runways with a maximum elevation of 137 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Merrill Field
ICAO / IATA
PAMR / MRI
Municipality
Anchorage
Country
Region
US-AK — Alaska
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
137 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 07 / 25
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 4,000 ft / 1,219 m
Runway Width: 100 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 90° / 270°
RWY 07 (90°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 25 (270°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 16 / 34
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 2,640 ft / 805 m
Runway Width: 75 ft / 23 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 180° / 360°
RWY 16 (180°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 34 (360°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 04 / 22
UNLIT
Runway Length: 2,000 ft / 610 m
Runway Width: 60 ft / 18 m
Surface Type: GVL
Heading: 66.1° / 246.1°
RWY 04 (66.1°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 22 (246.1°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

A/D ANCHORAGE APP/DEP
119.10 MHz
ATIS ATIS
124.25 MHz
CTAF CTAF
126.00 MHz
FSS KENAI RDO
122.20 MHz
GND GND
121.70 MHz
RFSS KENAI RDO
122.30 MHz
TWR TWR
126.00 MHz
UNIC UNICOM
122.95 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

PAED
Elmendorf Air Force Base
5 km / 3 nm
PANC
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport
9 km / 5 nm
PABV
Birchwood Airport
29 km / 16 nm
PAWS
Wasilla Airport
43 km / 23 nm
PAAQ
Warren "Bud" Woods Palmer Municipal Airport
58 km / 32 nm

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Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026