Airports / Alaska / FRN
Bryant Army Airfield.
Fort Richardson, Alaska · 378 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
5.0/5
Google rating
5 ratings
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Operators based
378
Elevation ft
Google rating
Google reviews
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#14 / 225
Alaska airports by Google rating
5.0★ across 5 Google ratings , ranked against 225 rated AK fields.
5 nm
To the nearest alternate
Elmendorf Air Force Base (EDF), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Bryant Army Airfield (PAFR / FRN) sits in Fort Richardson, Alaska, where it functions as a general aviation field. Field elevation is 378 feet above sea level. Free of scheduled airline operations, it serves business aviation, charter flights, and local general aviation.
While no charter operators list FRN as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Elmendorf Air Force Base (EDF, 5 nm), Merrill Field (MRI, 6 nm), and Birchwood Airport (PABV, 10 nm). The field has a single 4,175-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to light jets.
Trip costs from FRN are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from FRN to plan your flight.
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Field capability
ICAO
PAFR
IATA
FRN
FAA / Local
FRN
Elevation
378 ft
Coordinates
61.2664° N · 149.6530° W
Airspace
D · DeltaClass D, DeltaA control tower runs the immediate airspace. Pilots establish two-way radio contact before entering, typical for busy business-aviation fields.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Small
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs AK fields
state range 2–3,318 ft
At 378 ft, FRN sits higher than 74% of the 285 Alaska fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 4,175 ft
- 17/354,175 ft × 100 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 4,175 ft
FRN's 4,175 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to light jets.
- 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
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 5nmEDFElmendorf Air Force BaseAnchorage
- 6nmMRIMerrill FieldAnchorage
- 10nmPABVBirchwood AirportBirchwood
- 11nmANCTed Stevens Anchorage International AirportAnchorage
- 19nmWWAWasilla AirportWasilla
- 26nmPAQWarren "Bud" Woods Palmer Municipal AirportPalmer
Location
Open the full mapPAFR · Bryant Army Airfield · Fort Richardson, AK
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from FRN on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle (SEA) | 1,250 nm | 3h 18m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 1,734 nm | 4h 26m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 1,748 nm | 4h 28m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 1,836 nm | 4h 40m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 1,994 nm | 5h 2m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 2,016 nm | 5h 5m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 2,027 nm | 5h 7m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 2,049 nm | 5h 10m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use FRN?
- Bryant Army Airfield's longest paved runway is 4,175 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to light jets. 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 FRN?
- Bryant Army Airfield has one runway; the longest measures 4,175 ft on a paved surface.
- What is the nearest major airport to FRN?
- The closest alternate is Elmendorf Air Force Base (EDF), about 5 nm away, followed by Merrill Field (MRI) at 6 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from FRN to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Seattle about 3h 18m (1,250 nm), Jackson Hole about 4h 26m (1,734 nm), San Francisco about 4h 28m (1,748 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.