PAFA — Fairbanks INTL
Fairbanks, AK · Elevation 439 ft · 64.8154, -147.8567
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Heading (magnetic, approx) | VGSI | Displaced threshold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 2,900 ft | 75 ft | Gravel | Not lighted | 02 23° / 20 203° | — | — |
| 02L/20R | 11,800 ft | 150 ft | Asphalt (good) | High intensity | 02L 23° / 20R 203° | 02L PAPI (4-light, left) / 20R PAPI (4-light, left) | 02L 750 ft / 20R 750 ft |
| 02R/20L | 4,510 ft | 75 ft | Asphalt (good) | Medium intensity | 02R 23° / 20L 203° | 02R PAPI (4-light, left) / 20L PAPI (4-light, left) | — |
| 02W/20W | 5,400 ft | 100 ft | Water | Not lighted | 02W 23° / 20W 203° | — | — |
Frequencies
- TWR
- 118.3 MHz — Fairbanks Tower
- TWR
- 257.8 MHz — Fairbanks Tower
- GND
- 121.9 MHz — Fairbanks Ground
- CLD
- 127.6 MHz — Fairbanks Clearance Delivery
- APP
- 119.85 MHz — Fairbanks Approach
- DEP
- 327.1 MHz — Fairbanks Departure
- ATIS/ASOS
- 124.4 MHz
- APP/DEP
- 125.35 MHz — Fairbanks Approach/Departure
- APP/DEP
- 127.1 MHz — Fairbanks Approach/Departure
- APP/DEP
- 251.1 MHz — Fairbanks Approach/Departure
- APP/DEP
- 363.2 MHz — Fairbanks Approach/Departure
- EMERG
- 121.5 MHz
- EMERG
- 243 MHz
- TRSA
- 125.35 MHz
- TRSA
- 127.1 MHz
- TRSA
- 251.1 MHz
- TRSA
- 363.2 MHz
Airport info
- Fuel available
- 100LL, Jet A-1
- Attendance
- ALL ALL
- Magnetic variation
- 15°E (2025)
- Flight service
- Fairbanks FSS (FAI) · 907-474-0788
- NOTAM file
- FAI ↗
Remarks (8)
- TFC PAT ALT (SINGLE ENGINE RECIPROCATING ACFT) 1500 FT MSL. TFC PAT ALT (ALL MULTI-ENGINE, LARGE AND TURBINE-POWERED ACFT) 2000 FT MSL.
- 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.
Quick facts
- How long is the runway at PAFA?
- PAFA has 4 runways; the longest is 11,800 ft.
- Does PAFA have fuel?
- Yes — PAFA has 100LL, Jet A-1 available, per FAA NASR data.
- Which Flight Service Station serves PAFA?
- Fairbanks FSS (FAI) serves PAFA. Call 907-474-0788 for a briefing.
Weather
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Charts
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Nearby airports
- 95Z — Bradley Sky-Ranch — 14 mi
- PANN — Nenana MUNI — 40 mi
- PAAN — Gold King Creek — 43 mi
- 51Z — Minto Al Wright — 50 mi
- 4AK — Livengood Camp — 51 mi
- PACL — Clear — 52 mi
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