Established in 1930 as Anchorage’s first official airport, Merrill Field Airport (MRI) has grown from a single airstrip into one of the busiest general aviation hubs in the United States. Named in honor of aviation pioneer Silas Russel Merrill, the airport sits just east of downtown Anchorage at 1000 Merrill Field Drive. It serves as a vital economic engine for the region and a key lifeline for commercial, charter, and cargo flights connecting Anchorage to more than two dozen remote Alaska communities.
The field accommodates a wide spectrum of aviation services, including air taxi operators, scheduled passenger flights, scheduled freight transport, flight instruction, and emergency medical air services. Dena’ina Air has operated out of Merrill Field since 2005, housing our primary reservations and freight office along Merrill Field Drive. Our scheduled flights servicing New Stuyahok originate from this location.
If you need assistance or have any questions during check-in, please reach out to us at 907-332-2216 or via email at [email protected].
