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Title:
Merrill Field (PAMR/MRI) Runway 7/25 Construction Public Briefing - Hybrid Event
Topic:
Pilot/Controller Forum Discussing Changes to Ground/air Traffic During Runway 7/25 Construction
Date and Time:
Monday, May 5, 2025, starting at 17:30 Alaskan Daylight Time Download Calendar File
Speaker(s):
Merrill Field Air Traffic Controllers
Brief Description:

This briefing will be presented by the Merrill Field Air Traffic controllers, detailing how aircraft ground/flight operations will be affected by the Runway 7/25 construction.  They'll discuss runway incursion/excursion avoidance, traffic volume constraints, adjusted flight patterns, as well as other safety considerations during the construction process.  Construction is planned to start in June 2025, and last approximately 2 months. 

Select Number:
AL03136549
Location of Seminar:
Univ. of Alaska Anchorage, Aviation Technology Center Auditorium
2811 Merrill Field Dr

Anchorage, AK 99501
Directions to Venue:

2811 Merrill Field Dr. Anchorage, AK 99501.  UAA Aviation Technology Center.  Enter through the glass entry doors and turn slightly right to find the main auditorium on the ground floor. 

If you'd prefer an online/virtual option, please use the following:

https://faavideo.zoomgov.com/j/1606100692

Passcode: 1950


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Fly-in Seminar?:
No
Seating:
70 seats at the facility, 51 remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Seminar has passed.
Sponsoring Division:
Anchorage FSDO FAASTeam
Contact Information:
Thomas Palmer
Phone: (907) 545-3324
thomas.s.palmer@faa.gov
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):

Thank you to the University of Alaska Anchorage for their generous use of their auditorium.  Thank you to the Merrill Field Air Traffic Controllers for informing the flying public prior to the start of the runway 7/25 construction.

Here is the link to the construction notice:  https://www.faasafety.gov/files/notices/2025/Mar/MRI_7-25_Construction_Public_Notice_updated_20250331.pdf

Here is the link to the map of the in person meeting location: https://www.faasafety.gov/files/notices/2025/Mar/2811_Merrill_Field_Drive_map.pdf

Please direct any questions about this event to: 

Caleb Newville, Operations Supervisor

           Merrill Airport Traffic Control Tower – MRI

           Office: 907-271-3047  caleb.newville@faa.gov

 

Equal Access Information:
The FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) is committed to providing equal access to this meeting/event for all participants. If you need alternative formats or services because of a disability, please communicate your request as soon as possible with the person in the “Contact Information” area of the meeting/event notice. Note that two weeks is usually required to arrange services.
Credit Applicability:
1 Credit for Basic Knowledge Topic 3
FAASTeam Project Information:
National Project:
Pilot/Controller Forum
Additional Event Documents:
bullet  2811_Merrill_Field_Drive_map.pdf
bullet  MRI_7-25_Construction_Public_Notice_updated_20250331.pdf
bullet  AL03136549F.pdf