MRI
Merrill Tower
FAA Control Tower Anchorage, Alaska
Facility Information
| Facility Overview | |
|---|---|
| Identifier | MRI |
| Facility Name | Merrill Tower |
| Airport Name | Merrill Fld |
| Type | Tower |
| Leveli | Level 6 |
| Core 30 Airporti | No |
| Airspace & Operations | |
|---|---|
| Hours of Operationi | 0700-2200 |
| Airspace Class | Class D |
| Approach/Departure | A11 |
| Overlying ARTCC | ZAN |
| Airport Diagram | View Airport Diagram (PDF) |
| Location & Contact | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1950 E 5th Ave Anchorage, AK 99501 |
| Phone Number | 907-271-2698 |
Salary Information
2026 Pay for Merrill Tower
| Career Leveli | Hourly Min. | Hourly Max. | Salary Min. | Salary Max.i |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPC | $49.19 | $66.41 | $102,662 | $138,590 |
| D3 | $44.43 | $49.19 | $92,732 | $102,662 |
| AG | $30.16 | $30.16 | $62,944 | $62,944 |
| Includes everything except premium pay. | ||||
| Pay Factors | |
|---|---|
| Facility Leveli | Level 6 |
| Locality Area | Alaska |
| Locality Payi | 32.36% |
| Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA)i | 1.49% (tax-free) |
| Local Affordability | |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living Indexi | 105.4 (5.4% above avg) |
| Cost-Adjusted CPC Mini | $97,384 |
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Staffing and Training
| Staffing Information, April 2026 | |
|---|---|
| CPCs on Boardi | 7 CPCs |
| 2026 TRB Targeti | 12 CPCs |
| 2026 TRB Staffingi | 58% |
| CRWG Targeti | 14 CPCs |
|
Number of Trainees
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|
4 trainees |
| ↳ Academy Graduates | 2 |
| ↳ Developmental 3 | 2 |
| Current CRWG Staffingi | 50% |
|
Projected CRWG Staffingi
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|
69% |
| ↳ Est. Trainee Certifications | + 3 |
| ↳ Projected Retirements/Losses | - 0.3 |
| Training Information, April 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Training Time (Avg)i | 0.71 years |
| ↳ New Hires | 0.95 years |
| ↳ Transfers (CPC-IT) | 0.48 years |
| Training Success Rate (Avg)i | 75% |
| ↳ New Hires | 82% |
| ↳ Transfers (CPC-IT) | 90% |
| Travel Days from Academyi | 9 days |
Historical Trends
MRI Staffing Percentages
MRI Personnel Counts
MRI Training Metrics
Traffic
| April 2025 - March 2026 (12 Months) | |
|---|---|
| Tower Operations | 146,838 operations/year |
| Average Daily Operations | 402 operations/day |
Traffic History
NCEPT
| Current NCEPT Metrics | |
|---|---|
| Possible Lossesi Apr 2026 |
0 |
| Expected Staffing (12-Month)i Apr 2026 |
71.4% |
| Possible Gains to National Avgi Apr 2026 |
3 |
| Priority / Draft Orderi Mar 2026 |
#122 |
| Inbound ERRs on Filei Feb 2026 |
1 |
| Employees with Outbound ERRsi Feb 2026 |
0 (0%) |
NCEPT is the centralized system for managing controller-requested transfers between facilities. Transfer requests are only approved based upon a set of complex metrics that attempt to balance the distribution of the workforce.
Demand Trends
NCEPT Priority
Administration
| Organizational Structure | |
|---|---|
| Service Area | Western |
| District | Alaska |
| HR Region | Northwest Mountain |