PAFA 64.82N 147.86W · ELEV 439 FT

Airports / Alaska / FAI

Medium airport · FAI

Fairbanks International Airport.

Fairbanks, Alaska · 439 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.

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4.5/5

Google rating

1,495 ratings

Operators based

439

Elevation ft

Scheduled service

Fairbanks, AlaskaELEV 439 FTMedium airportScheduled service

4.5

Google rating

1,495

Google reviews

ratings on Google

FBOs on field

ramp, fuel and handling

439

Field elevation

feet above sea level

Nearest alternate

nm to FBK

Field standing

Computed · Google ratings × Bravo register

#100 / 225

Alaska airports by Google rating

4.5★ across 1495 Google ratings , ranked against 225 rated AK fields.

6 nm

To the nearest alternate

Ladd Army Airfield (FBK), 5 fields within 50 nm.

Overview

Field brief

Fairbanks International Airport (PAFA / FAI) is a mid-sized airport serving Fairbanks, Alaska. The field lies at an elevation of 439 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.

FAI has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Ladd Army Airfield (FBK, 6 nm), Eielson Air Force Base (EIL, 21 nm), and Nenana Municipal Airport (ENN, 35 nm). FAI offers 4 runways, the longest 11,800-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.

Quotes for flights out of FAI vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from FAI, or browse verified operators serving the area.

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Ramp services

FBOs on the field

02 · 2 FBOs · directory

Atlantic Aviation Fairbanks
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Here, there are serious mountain ranges, pristine rivers and lakes, abundant wildlife and a certain solitude that is found nowhere else on earth. Fairbanks may be the only remote locale where you can still enjoy all the amenities of a charming downtown, a thriving arts community, rich native culture, authentic Alaskan attractions, and endless opportunities for exploration.
- Hangar
- Mon-Sun: 0600-2200 On-call services with prior arrangements
- Unicom 122.95
- Customs
- Wi-Fi
- Car rental
- Hangar
- Pilots lounge
- Crew car
- Phone
- Website
- Address
FBO Fairbanks
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- Fuel
- Hangar
- Mon-Sun 07:00-19:00; 24/7 with prior arrangements
- Unicom 123.50
- Wi-Fi
- Courtesy car
- Shuttle
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- Hangar
- Parking
- Fuel
- +10 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address

Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.

What fliers highlight.

From the stored review texts

4/ 5 reviews

Easy in & out

“Quick and courteous tsa and checkin process.”

brandon dengler5★ on Google

2/ 5 reviews

Staff & service

“Quick and courteous tsa and checkin process.”

brandon dengler5★ on Google

Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Fairbanks International Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.

Field capability

Charts on SkyVector

Field data

ICAO

PAFA

IATA

FAI

FAA / Local

FAI

Elevation

439 ft

Coordinates

64.8151° N · 147.8560° W

Airspace

D · Delta

Size

Medium

Scheduled svc

Yes

Elevation vs AK fields

state range 2–3,318 ft

At 439 ft, FAI sits higher than 76% of the 285 Alaska fields on the register.

Runways & aircraft access

Full record on AirNav

Field data

4 runways

longest 11,800 ft

02L/20R
11,800 ft × 150 ftAsphaltUnlit
02W/20W
5,400 ft × 100 ftWaterUnlit
02R/20L
4,510 ft × 75 ftAsphaltUnlit
02/20
2,900 ft × 75 ftGravelUnlit

Which aircraft can operate here

vs longest paved runway 11,800 ft

FAI's 11,800 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.

Turboprop3,000 ft
Light Jet3,500 ft
Midsize Jet4,500 ft
Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
Heavy Jet5,500 ft
VIP Airliner6,000 ft

Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.

Access & alternates

Access

Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.

Location

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PAFA · Fairbanks International Airport · Fairbanks, AK

Flight times from here

Block times

Approximate nonstop block times from FAI on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.

Destination	Distance	Block time
Anchorage (ANC)	226 nm	56m
Seattle (SEA)	1,329 nm	3h 29m
Jackson Hole (JAC)	1,775 nm	4h 32m
San Francisco (SFO)	1,865 nm	4h 44m
Salt Lake City (SLC)	1,894 nm	4h 48m
Vail / Eagle (EGE)	2,067 nm	5h 12m
Las Vegas (LAS)	2,082 nm	5h 15m
Aspen (ASE)	2,090 nm	5h 16m

Common questions

FAQ

What size private jets can use FAI?: Fairbanks International Airport's longest paved runway is 11,800 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
What is the longest runway at FAI?: Fairbanks International Airport has 4 runways; the longest measures 11,800 ft on a paved surface.
Which FBOs are at Fairbanks International Airport?: 2 FBOs serve FAI: Atlantic Aviation Fairbanks and FBO Fairbanks. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
What is the nearest major airport to FAI?: The closest alternate is Ladd Army Airfield (FBK), about 6 nm away, followed by Eielson Air Force Base (EIL) at 21 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
How long is a flight from FAI to major cities?: Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 56m (226 nm), Seattle about 3h 29m (1,329 nm), Jackson Hole about 4h 32m (1,775 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.