FAIRBANKS INTL (PAFA)
Fairbanks, Alaska · Fairbanks North Star County · 3 miles SW of city
Airport information
FAA identifierFAI
ICAO identifierPAFA
Elevation439 ft MSL
Latitude64.81536° N
Longitude147.85667° W
Magnetic variation15E
AirspaceClass D
NPIAS categoryCommercial Service - Primary · Small hub
Based aircraft569
Annual enplanements548,679
Planned development (2025–29)$133,752,685
Sectional chartFAIRBANKS
ARTCCAnchorage Center
Flight ServiceFairbanks
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
Activated1951/06
Fuel available100LL, A1
TowerATCT-TRACON
BeaconWG
Landing feeYes
Wind indicatorYes
NOTAM facilityFAI
AttendedALL / ALL / ALL
ManagerAngie Spear
Manager phone907-474-2500
Runways
| Runway | Dimensions | Surface | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 2,900 × 75 ft | Gravel | — |
| 02L/20R | 11,800 × 150 ft | Asphalt (good) | 02L: P4L, ALSF2, displaced 750 ft · 20R: P4L, MALSR, displaced 750 ft |
| 02R/20L | 4,510 × 75 ft | Asphalt (good) | 02R: right pattern, P4L · 20L: P4L |
| 02W/20W | 5,400 × 100 ft | Water | — |
ILS approaches: 02L (CAT IIIB), 20R (CAT I)
Radio frequencies
| Use | Frequency | Call |
|---|---|---|
| LCL/P | 118.3 | FAIRBANKS |
| APCH/S | 119.85 | FAIRBANKS |
| EMERG | 121.5 | FAIRBANKS |
| GND/P | 121.9 | FAIRBANKS |
| ATIS | 124.4 | FAIRBANKS |
| APCH/P DEP/P IC | 125.35 | FAIRBANKS |
| TRSA | 125.35 | FAIRBANKS |
| APCH/P DEP/P | 127.1 | FAIRBANKS |
| TRSA | 127.1 | FAIRBANKS |
| CD/P | 127.6 | FAIRBANKS |
| EMERG | 243.0 | FAIRBANKS |
| APCH/P DEP/P | 251.1 | FAIRBANKS |
| TRSA | 251.1 | FAIRBANKS |
| LCL/P | 257.8 | FAIRBANKS |
| DEP/S | 327.1 | FAIRBANKS |
| APCH/P DEP/P IC | 363.2 | FAIRBANKS |
| TRSA | 363.2 | FAIRBANKS |
Weather stations
- ASOS · 907-621-7609
Airport remarks
- ATCT 538 MS ATCT 64 48 39.438 N 147 50 55.722 W.
- BIRDS INVOF SPRING - FALL.
- CTN: SN REMOVAL EQUIP 1 OCT 1 - MAY 15.
- MIL CONTR FUEL AVBL.
- OPS IN MOAS E OF FAIRBANKS - EIELSON RANGE CTL 125.3/126.3 OR 1-800-758-8723.
- NOISE ABATEMENT PROC IN EFCT 2200-0800; LRG, TURBINE & HVY ARR RWY 02L; DEP RWY 20R BASED ON WIND. ENG RUNUP LCT - ARPT OPS.
- CTN: AVOID LNDG ON TWY; N/S TWY PARL TO RWY 02L/20R W SIDE.
- WX CAMERA AVBL ON INTERNET AT HTTPS://WEATHERCAMS.FAA.GOV.
Data from the FAA National Airspace System Resources (NASR) 28-day subscription. For flight planning, always consult current official publications, NOTAMs, and charts.
