Merrill Field celebrates its centennial birthday in 2030!
This year is our 97th!!
✈️ The
2027 Aviation Celebration is getting ready for takeoff here in Anchorage! ✈️✨
We're looking for
volunteers and sponsors who want to help make next year's event unforgettable.
If you're interested in being part of something special, reach out to
Amy Garcia at
amy.garcia@anchorageak.gov or 907‑343‑6307.
Let's make this celebration soar together! 💙
2026 Coloring Contest Finalists!
Free for all attendees, rain or shine!
No pets allowed
Children must be supervised
Parking is available at:
UAA Aviation Technology Center
Thank you to all our sponsors for helping us to keep this event free!
Fun Facts about Merrill Field Airport
- Merrill Field contributes 1135 jobs across the state, $85.3M in employee earnings, and $241.5M in economic output to Alaska.
- is the only airport with “through the gate operations” to Alaska Regional Hospital, benefiting Alaskans greatly, facilitating an estimated 1600+ annual visits in 2024.
- air carriers flew over 30,000 passengers to over 140 communities and remote sites across Alaska in 2024!
- See other facts at https://www.muni.org/Departments/merrill_field/Pages/GeneralInformation.aspx
2026 Aviation Celebration Photos
