Merrill Field (PAMR) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Merrill Field in Anchorage, AK, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Merrill Field (PAMR) is a regional airport serving Anchorage, AK at 137 ft. PAMR reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 6 runways (04, 07, 16, 22) — longest 4,000 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track PAMR in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message when a new METAR changes the picture — flight category, wind, or ceiling past your selected minimums.
Wind from the west-northwest (300°) at 4 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 16°C (61°F), altimeter 29.93 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR PAMR 291853Z 30004KT 10SM CLR 16/09 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP134 T01610094
What changed at PAMR?
Since the 1753Z (9:53 AM AKDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 1753Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for PAMR
PAMR is currently VFR with winds from 300° at 4 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 04, about 3 knots. Density altitude is approximately 300 ft (field elevation 137 ft). PAMR does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is PAED, about 3 nm away.
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Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at PAMR. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25FAV | 4,000 ft | ASP | 3 kt head | 2 kt right |
| 22 | 2,000 ft | GVL | 2 kt head | 3 kt right |
| 34 | 2,640 ft | ASP | 2 kt head | 3 kt left |
| 04 | 2,000 ft | GVL | 2 kt tail | 3 kt left |
| 16 | 2,640 ft | ASP | 2 kt tail | 3 kt right |
| 07 | 4,000 ft | ASP | 3 kt tail | 2 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 22 h: wind 8→4 kt, ceiling 4,600 ft → unlimited.
PAMR weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Merrill Field in Anchorage, AK: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around PAMR is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © OpenStreetMap © CARTO
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Recent aviation weather trends at PAMR
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, PAMR reported mostly VFR across 23 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 4,400 ft. Wind most often came from the W.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 25
- 32%
- 16
- 31%
- 34
- 20%
- 22
- 11%
- 04
- 5%
- 07
- 1%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- PAMR
- IATA
- MRI
- FAA LID
- MRI
- City
- Anchorage
- State
- Alaska
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 137 ft
- Coordinates
- 61.2128, -149.8440
- Runways
- 6
- Longest runway
- 4,000 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest PAED
- ATIS
- 124.25 MHz
- CTAF
- 126 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Anchorage
- Sunset in
- 10h 53m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
13 airports+7 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
6 airportsRC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Frontier Fun Flyers 3 — Anchorage, AK · 3 mi
- Alaska Radio Control Society - Ladue Rd — Anchorage, AK · 4 mi
- Alaska Radio Control Society - Jewel Lake Rd — Anchorage, AK · 6 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, PAMR reported VFR conditions during about 87.3% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 262 VFR flying days a year. May had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 3.4 kt, calm 34.5% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 76.4 | 8.4 | 7.2 | 7.9 |
| Feb | 77.6 | 8.8 | 8.0 | 5.6 |
| Mar | 89.1 | 5.3 | 3.7 | 1.9 |
| Apr | 92.2 | 4.0 | 2.6 | 1.2 |
| May | 95.7 | 3.1 | 0.9 | 0.3 |
| Jun | 92.3 | 6.9 | 0.7 | 0.1 |
| Jul | 87.8 | 9.9 | 2.1 | 0.1 |
| Aug | 88.5 | 8.7 | 2.1 | 0.7 |
| Sep | 87.6 | 7.0 | 3.4 | 2.0 |
| Oct | 85.2 | 7.2 | 4.6 | 3.0 |
| Nov | 78.9 | 6.7 | 7.7 | 6.6 |
| Dec | 74.5 | 9.6 | 8.1 | 7.8 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 2.8 kt |
| Feb | 3.0 kt |
| Mar | 3.4 kt |
| Apr | 3.7 kt |
| May | 4.3 kt |
| Jun | 4.3 kt |
| Jul | 3.9 kt |
| Aug | 3.4 kt |
| Sep | 3.0 kt |
| Oct | 2.9 kt |
| Nov | 2.9 kt |
| Dec | 3.0 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
PAMR airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Merrill Field in Anchorage, AK shows the runway and taxiway layout across 6 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions — review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2608 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
PAMR weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at PAMR?+
PAMR has 6 runways — 04, 07, 16, 22, 25, 34; the longest is 4,000 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does PAMR report its own weather?+
Yes — Merrill Field has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does PAMR have a TAF?+
No — PAMR does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is PAED, about 3 nm away.
Does PAMR broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — PAMR does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for PAMR from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the PAMR airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Merrill Field (PAMR) is shown on this page — it maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for Merrill Field (PAMR)
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Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Merrill Field, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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