FAA INFORMATION EFFECTIVE 11 AUGUST 2022
Location
FAA Identifier: | FAI |
Lat/Long: | 64-48-55.2758N 147-51-23.9730W 64-48.921263N 147-51.399550W 64.8153544,-147.8566592 (estimated) |
Elevation: | 439 ft. / 133.8 m (surveyed) |
Variation: | 15E (2025) |
From city: | 3 miles SW of FAIRBANKS, AK |
Time zone: | UTC -8 (UTC -9 during Standard Time) |
Zip code: | 99709 |
Airport Operations
Airport use: | Open to the public |
Activation date: | 06/1951 |
Control tower: | yes |
ARTCC: | ANCHORAGE CENTER |
FSS: | FAIRBANKS FLIGHT SERVICE STATION (on field) [907-474-0788] |
NOTAMs facility: | FAI (NOTAM-D service available) |
Attendance: | CONTINUOUS |
Pattern altitude: | TFC PAT ALT (SINGLE ENGINE RECIPROCATING ACFT) 1500 FT MSL. TFC PAT ALT (ALL MULTI-ENGINE, LARGE AND TURBINE-POWERED ACFT) 2000 FT MSL. |
Wind indicator: | lighted |
Segmented circle: | no |
Beacon: | white-green (lighted land airport) Operates sunset to sunrise. |
Landing fee: | yes |
Fire and rescue: | ARFF index C |
International operations: | international airport of entry US CUSTOMS USER FEE ARPT. |
Airport Communications
ATIS: | 124.4 |
WX ASOS: | 124.4 (907-474-8036) |
FAIRBANKS GROUND: | 121.9 |
FAIRBANKS TOWER: | 118.3 257.8 |
FAIRBANKS APPROACH: | 125.35 ;180-359 127.1 ;360-179 251.1 ;360-179 363.2 ;180-359 119.85 |
FAIRBANKS DEPARTURE: | 125.35 ;180-359 127.1 ;360-179 251.1 ;360-179 363.2 ;180-359 327.1 |
CLEARANCE DELIVERY: | 127.6 |
EMERG: | 121.5 243.0 |
IC: | 125.35 ;180-359 363.2 ;180-359 |
RADAR: | 253.525 338.275 353.525 |
TRSA: | 125.35 ;180-359 127.1 ;360-179 251.1 ;360-179 363.2 ;180-359 |
- SECTORIZATION BASED ON CHENA NDB.
Nearby radio navigation aids
VOR radial/distance | | VOR name | | Freq | | Var |
FAIr056/4.1 | | FAIRBANKS VORTAC | | 108.60 | | 21E |
ENNr046/34.0 | | NENANA VORTAC | | 115.80 | | 21E |
NDB name | | Hdg/Dist | | Freq | | Var | | ID |
CHENA | | 244/9.3 | | 257 | | 17E | | CUN | -.-. ..- -. |
ICE POOL | | 045/35.2 | | 525 | | 18E | | ICW | .. -.-. .-- |
Airport Services
Fuel available: | 100LL JET-A1 |
Parking: | hangars |
Airframe service: | MAJOR |
Powerplant service: | MAJOR |
Bottled oxygen: | NONE |
Bulk oxygen: | HIGH/LOW |
Runway Information
Runway 2L/20R
Dimensions: | 11800 x 150 ft. / 3597 x 46 m |
Surface: | asphalt/grooved, in good condition |
Weight bearing capacity: | PCN 78 /F/A/W/T | Single wheel: | 75.0 | Double wheel: | 220.0 | Double tandem: | 580.0 | Dual double tandem: | 1100.0 |
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Runway edge lights: | high intensity |
| RUNWAY 2L | | RUNWAY 20R |
Latitude: | 64-48.157927N | | 64-49.681847N |
Longitude: | 147-53.153063W | | 147-50.352155W |
Elevation: | 435.6 ft. | | 438.9 ft. |
Traffic pattern: | left | | left |
Runway heading: | 023 magnetic, 038 true | | 203 magnetic, 218 true |
Displaced threshold: | 750 ft. | | 750 ft. |
Declared distances: | TORA:11800 TODA:12800 ASDA:11800 LDA:11050 | | TORA:11800 TODA:12800 ASDA:11800 LDA:11050 |
Markings: | precision, in good condition | | precision, in good condition |
Visual slope indicator: | 4-light PAPI on left (3.00 degrees glide path) | | 4-light PAPI on left (3.00 degrees glide path) UNUSBL BYD 8 DEGS RIGHT OF CNTRLN. |
RVR equipment: | touchdown, midfield, rollout | | touchdown, midfield, rollout |
Approach lights: | ALSF2: standard 2,400 foot high intensity approach lighting system with centerline sequenced flashers (category II or III) | | MALSR: 1,400 foot medium intensity approach lighting system with runway alignment indicator lights |
Centerline lights: | yes | | yes |
Touchdown point: | yes, lighted | | yes, no lights |
Instrument approach: | ILS/DME | | ILS/DME |
Obstructions: | 72 ft. tree, 2711 ft. from runway, 652 ft. left of centerline, 34:1 slope to clear | | 86 ft. tree, 3096 ft. from runway, 430 ft. right of centerline, 33:1 slope to clear |
Runway 2R/20L
Dimensions: | 4510 x 75 ft. / 1375 x 23 m |
Surface: | asphalt, in good condition |
Runway edge lights: | medium intensity |
Operational restrictions: | NOT AVBL FOR SCHEDULED OR UNSCHEDULED ACR OPNS WITH MORE THAN 30 PSGR SEATS. |
| RUNWAY 2R | | RUNWAY 20L |
Latitude: | 64-48.014392N | | 64-48.596833N |
Longitude: | 147-52.537285W | | 147-51.467333W |
Elevation: | 433.2 ft. | | 434.1 ft. |
Traffic pattern: | right | | left |
Runway heading: | 023 magnetic, 038 true | | 203 magnetic, 218 true |
Markings: | none, in good condition | | none, in good condition |
Visual slope indicator: | 4-light PAPI on left (3.00 degrees glide path) | | 4-light PAPI on left (3.00 degrees glide path) |
Runway end identifier lights: | no | | yes |
Touchdown point: | yes, no lights | | yes, no lights |
Obstructions: | 79 ft. trees, 2175 ft. from runway, 350 ft. both sides of centerline, 25:1 slope to clear | | none |
Runway 2/20
Dimensions: | 2900 x 75 ft. / 884 x 23 m |
Surface: | gravel GRAVEL STRIP FOR SUMMER AND WINTER USE. |
Operational restrictions: | NOT AVBL FOR SCHEDULED OR UNSCHEDULED ACR OPNS WITH MORE THAN 30 PSGR SEATS. |
| RUNWAY 2 | | RUNWAY 20 |
Latitude: | 64-48.963337N | | 64-49.337740N |
Longitude: | 147-50.793330W | | 147-50.104525W |
Elevation: | 433.0 ft. | | 433.6 ft. |
Traffic pattern: | left | | left |
Runway heading: | 023 magnetic, 038 true | | 203 magnetic, 218 true |
Touchdown point: | yes, no lights | | yes, no lights |
Runway 2W/20W
Dimensions: | 5400 x 100 ft. / 1646 x 30 m |
Surface: | water |
| RUNWAY 2W | | RUNWAY 20W |
Latitude: | 64-48.966732N | | 64-49.663915N |
Longitude: | 147-51.276487W | | 147-49.993822W |
Elevation: | 423.4 ft. | | 423.4 ft. |
Traffic pattern: | left | | left |
Runway heading: | 023 magnetic, 038 true | | 203 magnetic, 218 true |
Markings: | buoys, in good condition | | buoys, in good condition |
Touchdown point: | yes, no lights | | yes, no lights |
Obstructions: | 14 ft. fence, 553 ft. from runway, 170 ft. left of centerline, 39:1 slope to clear | | 11 ft. fence, 505 ft. from runway, 45:1 slope to clear |
Airport Ownership and Management from official FAA records
Ownership: | Publicly-owned |
Owner: | STATE OF ALASKA DOTPF 6450 AIRPORT WAY - SUITE 1 FAIRBANKS, AK 99709 Phone 907-474-2500 ALASKA INTL AIRPORT SYSTEM. |
Manager: | ANGIE SPEAR 6450 AIRPORT WAY - SUITE 1 FAIRBANKS, AK 99709 Phone 907-474-2500 |
Airport Operational Statistics
Aircraft based on the field: | | 569 | Single engine airplanes: | | 518 | Multi engine airplanes: | | 44 | Jet airplanes: | | 5 | Helicopters: | | 2 |
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Aircraft operations: avg 312/day * | 33% | transient general aviation | 30% | local general aviation | 24% | air taxi | 10% | commercial | 3% | military | * for 12-month period ending 31 December 2018 | |
Additional Remarks
- | BE ALERT FOR SNOW REMOVAL EQUIPMENT OPNS FM 1 OCT TO 15 MAY. |
- | MILITARY CONTRACT FUEL AVBL. |
- | FOR FLIGHTS IN MOAS EAST OF FAIRBANKS RECOMMEND CONTACTING EIELSON RANGR CONTROL ON 125.3/126.3 OR CALL 1-800-758-8723 FOR INFORMATION ON MILITARY ACTIVITES. |
- | NOISE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES IN EFECT FM 2200-0800 ALL LARGE ACFT, TURBINE ENGINE, AND HEAVY ACFT UTILIZE RWY 02L FOR ARRS AND RWY 20R FOR DEPS WHEN WIND IS NOT AN OPERATIOINAL FACTOR. CTC APRT OPNS FOR ENGINE RUN-UP LOCATIONS. |
- | TRANSIENT PARKING EAST RAMP FOR ACFT WITH WINGSPAN LESS THAN 79 FT. NO TRANSIENT ACFT PARKING ON WEST RAMP, CTC APT OPS 907-451-2300 FOR INFO & MEDIVAC PARKING. |
- | FOR AVBLTY OF SUMMER GRAVEL STRIP RWY 02/20 AND WINTER SKI STRIP RWY 02/20 CONSULT LOCAL NOTAMS AND CTC TWR PRIOR TO ARRIVAL /DEPARTURE. |
- | N/S TAXIWAY (TWY A) IS WEST AND PARALLEL TO RWY 02L/20R. BE ALERT TO AVOID LANDING ON TAXIWAY. |
- | WX CAMERA AVBL ON INTERNET AT HTTPS://WEATHERCAMS.FAA.GOV. |
- | ALL RWY HOLD LINES OBSCURED OCTOBER 1 THRU APRIL 1. |
- | FOR TRANSIENT HELICOPTER PARKING CALL ARPT OPS 907-451-2300. |
- | COLD TEMPERATURE AIRPORT. ALTITUDE CORRECTION REQUIRED AT OR BELOW -32C. |
- | SEE ADDITIONAL PAGES UNDER NOTICES FOR TRSA AND FAIRBANKS AREA INFORMATION. |
- | NWS WEATHER BALLOON LAUNCH SITE 2000 FEET WEST OF MIDFIELD RUNWAY 02L/20R. LAUNCHES ARE TWICE DAILY AT 1100 AND 2300 HOURS UTC. |
- | ATCT LOCATED AT 64-48-39.438N 147-50-55.722W, ELEVATION 538 FT MSL. |
- | RWY 02R/20L IS LIMITED FOR USE BY ACFT DESIGN GROUP B II, ACFT OR SMALLER. |
- | TWY B SECURITY GATE BETWEEN RWY 02L/20R AND TWY CHARLIE KEY 121.75 5 TIMES TO ACTIVATE. IF TWY B GATE INOPERATIVE, WAIT 30 SECONDS TO RESET AND TRY AGAIN. IF UNSUCCESSFUL, NOTIFY FAI OPS, 907-451-2300 |
- | COMPASS ROSE NOT CALIBRATED. |
- | SPB CONTROLLED BY FAIRBANKS INTL ATCT. CTC ATCT ON FREQ 118.3 AS SOON AS PRACTICAL AFTER START UP FOR TAXI ON THE POND. FLOAT POND TFC AS ASSIGNED BY FAIRBANKS ATCT. LIMITED TRANSIENT FLOAT PLANE PARKING AVBL, CTC REPUBLIC PARKING SYSTEM, LLC 907-455-4571 FOR INFORMATION. SFC FROZEN IN WINTER, NOT MONITORED. |
Instrument Procedures
NOTE: All procedures below are presented as PDF files. If you need a reader for these files, you should download the free Adobe Reader.NOT FOR NAVIGATION. Please procure official charts for flight. FAA instrument procedures published for use from 11 August 2022 at 0901Z to 08 September 2022 at 0900z.
STARs - Standard Terminal Arrivals |
HRDNG THREE (RNAV) | |
download (278KB) |
LIBER FOUR (RNAV) | |
download (255KB) |
IAPs - Instrument Approach Procedures |
HI-ILS Y OR LOC Y RWY 20R | |
download (149KB) |
ILS OR LOC RWY 02L | |
download (359KB) |
ILS Z OR LOC Z RWY 20R | |
download (423KB) |
ILS RWY 02L (SA CAT I) **CHANGED** | |
download (321KB) |
ILS Z RWY 20R (SA CAT I - II) **CHANGED** | |
download (401KB) |
ILS RWY 02L (CAT II - III) **CHANGED** | |
download (333KB) |
RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 02L | |
download (338KB) |
RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 20R | |
download (353KB) |
RNAV (GPS) RWY 02R | |
download (346KB) |
RNAV (GPS) RWY 20L | |
download (396KB) |
RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 02L | |
download (359KB) |
RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 20R | |
download (401KB) |
VOR OR TACAN RWY 20R | |
download (352KB) |
NOTE: Special Alternate Minimums apply | |
download (147KB) |
Departure Procedures |
DRRLL FOUR (RNAV) | |
download (161KB) |
GALENA SEVEN | |
download (164KB) |
MCKINLEY THREE | |
download (163KB) |
PUYVO FOUR (RNAV) | |
download (156KB) |
RDFLG FOUR (RNAV) | |
download (154KB) |
NOTE: Special Take-Off Minimums/Departure Procedures apply | |
download (398KB) |
Other nearby airports with instrument procedures:
PAFB - Ladd Army Airfield (6 nm E)
PAEI - Eielson Air Force Base (21 nm SE)
PANN - Nenana Municipal Airport (35 nm SW)
PAHV - Healy River Airport (64 nm SW)
PAML - Manley Hot Springs Airport (72 nm W)
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Sunrise and sunset |
Times for 17-Aug-2022
| | Local (UTC-8) | | Zulu (UTC) |
Morning civil twilight | | 04:40 | | 12:40 |
Sunrise | | 05:46 | | 13:46 |
Sunset | | 22:05 | | 06:05 |
Evening civil twilight | | 23:11 | | 07:11 |
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Current date and time |
Zulu (UTC) | 17-Aug-2022 18:00:13 |
Local (UTC-8) | 17-Aug-2022 10:00:13 |
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METAR |
PAFA | 171753Z 08007KT 10SM FEW080 SCT110 BKN140 17/10 A2933 RMK AO2 SLP936 60000 T01720100 10183 20122 56007
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PAFB 6nm E | 171658Z 09008KT 10SM FEW030 BKN120 16/10 A2934 RMK AO2A SLP940 P0000 T01580102 $
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TAF |
PAFA | 161720Z 1618/1724 VRB04KT P6SM VCFG FEW004 BKN120 BKN200 FM162100 VRB04KT P6SM BKN120 BKN200
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PAFB 6nm E | 162200Z 1622/1804 11008KT 9999 FEW030 FEW100 BKN250 QNH2965INS BECMG 1705/1706 00000KT 9999 SCT050 BKN100 BKN250 621002 QNH2955INS BECMG 1709/1710 VRB04KT 9999 VCSH SCT030 BKN060 BKN100 621002 QNH2945INS BECMG 1713/1714 11006KT 8000 -SHRA BKN040 BKN080 BKN100 620804 QNH2932INS BECMG 1723/1800 15010G18KT 9999 VCSH BKN040 BKN100 621002 QNH2935INS TEMPO 1800/1804 23010G20KT TX19/1700Z TN12/1710Z
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