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Airports near Anchorage (MRI)
10 airports within driving distance of Merrill Field. Flying from an alternate airport is the single easiest way to cut your fare — our agents compare them all on one call.
| Airport | Distance | Fly from here | Live board |
|---|---|---|---|
EDF — Elmendorf Air Force Base Anchorage, United States | 3 mi (5 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
ANC — Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport Anchorage, United States | 6 mi (9 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
FRN — Bryant Army Heliport Fort Richardson, United States | 7 mi (12 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
WWA — Wasilla Airport Wasilla, United States | 27 mi (43 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
PAQ — Warren "Bud" Woods Palmer Municipal Airport Palmer, United States | 36 mi (58 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
ENA — Kenai Municipal Airport Kenai, United States | 65 mi (104 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
SXQ — Soldotna Airport Soldotna, United States | 65 mi (104 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
SWD — Seward Airport Seward, United States | 76 mi (123 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
TKA — Talkeetna Airport Talkeetna, United States | 77 mi (124 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
NCN — Chenega Bay Airport Chenega, United States | 100 mi (162 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
Frequently asked questions
What airports are near Anchorage?
Besides Merrill Field (MRI), travelers can use Elmendorf Air Force Base (EDF, 3 mi), Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC, 6 mi), Bryant Army Heliport (FRN, 7 mi), Wasilla Airport (WWA, 27 mi) and others — all within driving distance.
Is it cheaper to fly from an alternate airport?
Often yes. Fares between nearby airports on the same route regularly differ by $100 or more, especially around holidays. Low-cost carriers also tend to favor secondary airports.
How do I compare fares across all airports near Anchorage at once?
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