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Nearest Airport to Anchorage: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Anchorage is Merrill Field (MRI), about 3.1 km (2 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC), 6.6 km away.

Closest airport MRI Merrill Field 3.1 km · 2 mi · ~5 min by car

Closest international ANC Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport 6.6 km · 4 mi · ~7 min by car

Airports near Anchorage

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Merrill Field Anchorage, United States · Regional Airports in United States
MRI 3.1 km2 mi · ~5 min
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Elmendorf Air Force Base Anchorage, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
EDF 6.2 km4 mi · ~7 min
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Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport Anchorage, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
ANC 6.6 km4 mi · ~7 min
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Birchwood Airport Birchwood, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
PABV 30 km19 mi · ~33 min
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Wasilla Airport Wasilla, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
WWA 44 km27 mi · ~47 min
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Warren "Bud" Woods Palmer Municipal Airport Palmer, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
PAQ 60 km37 mi · ~1 h 04 min
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Wasilla Creek Airpark Palmer, United States · Airfield Airports in United States
— 63 km39 mi · ~1 h 07 min
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Kenai Municipal Airport Kenai, United States · Regional Airports in United States
ENA 102 km64 mi · ~1 h 50 min
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Soldotna Airport Soldotna, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
SXQ 103 km64 mi · ~1 h 50 min
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Talkeetna Airport Talkeetna, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
TKA 123 km76 mi · ~2 h 12 min

Small airfields nearby

Lake Hood Airport4.9 km
Sleepers Strip Airport5.1 km
MacKenzie Country Airpark5.8 km
Point Mackenzie Substation Northeast Airstrip7.8 km
Point Mackenzie Substation North Airstrip8.5 km
Point Mackenzie Substation Northwest Airstrip9.2 km

Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of Anchorage; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Anchorage?

The nearest airport to Anchorage is Merrill Field (MRI), about 3.1 km (2 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC), 6.6 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Anchorage?

Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) is 6.6 km from Anchorage in a straight line — roughly 7 min by car.

What other airports are near Anchorage?

Elmendorf Air Force Base (EDF) — 6.2 km, Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) — 6.6 km and Birchwood Airport — 30 km.

How long does it take to get from Anchorage to Merrill Field?

About 5 min by car for the 3.1 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.