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Fairbanks International Airport

Fairbanks · Alaska · United States

PAFAIATA FAI

Airport overview

Fairbanks International Airport serves Fairbanks, United States. The longest reported open paved runway is 3,597 metres (11,800 feet). The directory lists 2 FBOs and 0 handling providers at this airport.

ICAO code: PAFA
IATA code: FAI
Local / reference code: FAI
Location: Fairbanks · Alaska · United States
Coordinates: 64.815356, -147.856667
Elevation above sea level: 134 m / 439 ft
Time zone: America/Anchorage
Reported access: Public use
Longest open paved runway: 3,597 m / 11,800 ft
Business-aviation facilities: 2 FBOs · 0 handling providers
Fuel types: 100LL
Control tower: Yes
Customs airport designation: No
Landing-rights designation: Yes

Runway dimensions alone do not determine which jets can operate here; consult the current AIP, NOTAMs, declared distances and aircraft performance requirements.

Runways (4 recorded)

All recorded runways at Fairbanks International Airport
Runway	Length	Width	Surface	Lighting / status
02L/20R	3,597 m11,800 ft	46 m150 ft	ASPH	LightedReported open
02W/20W	1,646 m5,400 ft	30 m100 ft	WATER	Lighting not reportedReported open
02R/20L	1,375 m4,510 ft	23 m75 ft	ASPH	LightedReported open
02/20	884 m2,900 ft	23 m75 ft	GRVL	Lighting not reportedReported open

Runway 02L/20R · threshold & approach details

Runway end	True heading	Elevation	Displaced threshold	Coordinates
02L	38°	133 m / 435.6 ft	229 m / 750 ft	64.80263, -147.88588
20R	218°	134 m / 438.9 ft	229 m / 750 ft	64.82803, -147.83920

Declared distances & approach equipment

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	ILS / lights
02L	3,597 m / 11,800 ft	3,901 m / 12,800 ft	3,597 m / 11,800 ft	3,368 m / 11,050 ft	ILS/DME / ALSF2
20R	3,597 m / 11,800 ft	3,901 m / 12,800 ft	3,597 m / 11,800 ft	3,368 m / 11,050 ft	ILS/DME / MALSR

TORA: take-off run available · TODA: take-off distance available · ASDA: accelerate-stop distance available · LDA: landing distance available.

Runway 02W/20W · threshold & approach details

Runway end	True heading	Elevation	Displaced threshold	Coordinates
02W	38°	129 m / 423.4 ft	Not reported	64.81611, -147.85461
20W	218°	129 m / 423.4 ft	Not reported	64.82773, -147.83323

Declared distances & approach equipment

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	ILS / lights
02W	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
20W	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported

TORA: take-off run available · TODA: take-off distance available · ASDA: accelerate-stop distance available · LDA: landing distance available.

Runway 02R/20L · threshold & approach details

Runway end	True heading	Elevation	Displaced threshold	Coordinates
02R	38°	132 m / 433.5 ft	Not reported	64.80024, -147.87562
20L	218°	132 m / 434.5 ft	Not reported	64.80995, -147.85779

Declared distances & approach equipment

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	ILS / lights
02R	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
20L	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported

TORA: take-off run available · TODA: take-off distance available · ASDA: accelerate-stop distance available · LDA: landing distance available.

Runway 02/20 · threshold & approach details

Runway end	True heading	Elevation	Displaced threshold	Coordinates
02	38°	132 m / 433 ft	Not reported	64.81606, -147.84656
20	218°	132 m / 433.6 ft	Not reported	64.82230, -147.83508

Declared distances & approach equipment

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	ILS / lights
02	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
20	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported

TORA: take-off run available · TODA: take-off distance available · ASDA: accelerate-stop distance available · LDA: landing distance available.

FBOs & handling

Fixed-base operators · 2

Fixed-base operator

Atlantic Aviation Fairbanks

5904 Old Airport Road, Fairbanks, AK
Mon-Sun: 0600-2200 On-call services with prior arrangements

Customs assistance · Wi-Fi · Car rental · Hangar space · Crew lounge

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Fixed-base operator

FBO Fairbanks

6302 Old Airport Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99709, United States
Mon-Sun 07:00-19:00; 24/7 with prior arrangements

Wi-Fi · Courtesy car · Shuttle · Car rental · Restrooms

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History & management

The airport activation record dates to 1951-06; this is an administrative date and may differ from the airport’s founding. The recorded owner is State Of Alaska Dotpf. The recorded operator is Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities.

Inception year: Not reported
Airport activation date: 1951-06
Recorded owner: State Of Alaska Dotpf
Recorded operator: Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities
Airport manager: Angie Spear
Manager telephone: 907-474-2500

An inception year and an airport activation date are different facts. Confirm current ownership and management with the airport.

Airport communications

Type	Service	Frequency
APP	APP	118.6 MHz
ASOS	ASOS	119.025 MHz
ATIS	ATIS	124.4 MHz
AWOS	TWEB	108.2 MHz
CLD	CLNC DEL	127.6 MHz
DEP	DEP	32.71 MHz
FSS	RDO	122.6 MHz
GND	GND	121.9 MHz
MISC	EIELSON RANGE CON	125.3 MHz
TWR	TWR	118.3 MHz
UNIC	UNICOM	122.95 MHz

Use current official aeronautical publications for operational communications.

Airport & runway remarks (22)

Airport remarks can include operating restrictions, prior-permission contacts and noise procedures; check current publications before a flight.

AIRPORTATCT 538 MS ATCT 64 48 39.438 N 147 50 55.722 W.
AIRPORTBIRDS INVOF SPRING - FALL.
AIRPORTCTN: SN REMOVAL EQUIP 1 OCT 1 - MAY 15.
AIRPORTMIL CONTR FUEL AVBL.
AIRPORTOPS IN MOAS E OF FAIRBANKS - EIELSON RANGE CTL 125.3/126.3 OR 1-800-758-8723.
AIRPORTNOISE ABATEMENT PROC IN EFCT 2200-0800; LRG, TURBINE & HVY ARR RWY 02L; DEP RWY 20R BASED ON WIND. ENG RUNUP LCT - ARPT OPS.
AIRPORTCTN: AVOID LNDG ON TWY; N/S TWY PARL TO RWY 02L/20R W SIDE.
AIRPORTWX CAMERA AVBL ON INTERNET AT HTTPS://WEATHERCAMS.FAA.GOV.
AIRPORTTSNT PRKG WINGSPAN LESS THAN 79 FT E RAMP. TSNT PRKG W RAMP NA. LTD TSNT FLOAT PLANE PRKG - 907-455-4571. MEDIVAC & TSNT HEL PRKG - 907-750-0890.
AIRPORTCOLD TEMPERATURE AIRPORT. ALTITUDE CORRECTION REQUIRED AT OR BELOW -29C.
AIRPORTSEE ADDNL PAGES UNDER NOTICES FOR TRSA & FAIRBANKS AREA INFO.
AIRPORTWX BLN LAUNCH 2000 FT W OF MIDFIELD RWY 02L/20R; 1100 & 2300 DLY.
AIRPORTRWY 02R/20L IS LIMITED FOR USE BY ACFT DESIGN GROUP B II, ACFT OR SMALLER.
AIRPORTTWY B SCTY GATE BTN RWY 02L/20R & TWY C AVBL TO WINGSPAN 79 FT OR LESS; ACTVT - 5 CLICKS 121.75. IF INOP - 907-750-0890.
AIRPORTCOMPASS ROSE CLBR NA.
AIRPORTPPR MIL OPS HVY CARGO OR TRML APN - APRT OPS.
AIRPORTTFC PAT ALT (SINGLE ENGINE RECIPROCATING ACFT) 1500 FT MSL. TFC PAT ALT (ALL MULTI-ENGINE, LARGE AND TURBINE-POWERED ACFT) 2000 FT MSL.
AIRPORT_CONTACTALASKA INTL SYS.
RUNWAYRWY 02/20 NOT AVBL FOR PART 121/PART 380 OPS WITH SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 9 PAX SEATS & NON-SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 30 PAX SEATS. SUMMER & SKI STRIP WINTER USE; AVBL LCL NOTAM & ATCT BFR ARR OR DEP.
RUNWAYRWY 02R/20L NOT AVBL FOR PART 121/PART 380 OPS WITH SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 9 PAX SEATS & NON-SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 30 PAX SEATS.
RUNWAYRWY 02W/20W NOT AVBL FOR PART 121/PART 380 OPS WITH SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 9 PAX SEATS & NON-SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 30 PAX SEATS. CTLD; APREQ - ATCT 118.3. CTC CD ASAP AFT ENG START. FROZEN IN WINTER; SFC UNMNT. THR BUOYS 500 FT FM N & S SHORE MARK WATERLANE. STEP TAX OUTSIDE OF WATERLANE NA. E OF WATERLANE UNCTLD; TAX AT PILOT DISCRETION.
RUNWAY_ENDUNUSBL BYD 8 DEGS RIGHT OF CNTRLN.