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Fairbanks Intl (PAFA/FAI) — Fairbanks, United States

At a glance

Port of entry: Yes, with conditions
Fuel: 100LL, Jet A-1
Tower: 118.3
Runways: 02/20, 02L/20R, 02R/20L, 02W/20W
Elevation: 439 ft

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83% Data Complete 43 of 52 points

Missing: Operations, Contacts

Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 4/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 7/10

Observed Activity · Oct 27

2 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 2 on the ground · busiest hour 09:00Z

2026-10-152026-10-27

Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals

Data last updated: 2026-04-02

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: PAFA
Name: Fairbanks Intl
Type: large_airport
Category: International
Latitude: 64.815102
Longitude: -147.856003
Elevation: 439 ft
Country: United States
Municipality: Fairbanks
IATA Code: FAI
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: America/Anchorage
Distance from City: 7.1 km
VFR: Yes
IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 02/20

Designation: 02/20
Dimensions: 2900 X 75
Surface: GRVL
PCN: N/A
Lighting: NULL
NAVAIDs: VORTAC, NDB
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Runway 02L/20R

Designation: 02L/20R
Dimensions: 11800 X 150
Surface: ASPH-G
PCN: N/A
Lighting: NULL
NAVAIDs: VORTAC, NDB
Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME
Remarks: N/A

Runway 02R/20L

Designation: 02R/20L
Dimensions: 6501 X 100
Surface: ASPH-G
PCN: N/A
Lighting: NULL
NAVAIDs: VORTAC, NDB
Approach Types: RNAV (GPS)
Remarks: N/A

Runway 02W/20W

Designation: 02W/20W
Dimensions: 5400 X 100
Surface: WATER
PCN: N/A
Lighting: NULL
NAVAIDs: VORTAC, NDB
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

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Frequencies

Tower: 118.300 MHz
Ground: 121.900 MHz
Operations: 121.500, 243.000 MHz
Traffic/Approach: 125.350, 127.100, 251.100, 363.200 MHz
ATIS: 124.400 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday N/A

Tuesday N/A

Wednesday N/A

Thursday N/A

Friday N/A

Saturday N/A

Sunday N/A

Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
Remarks: N/A

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: +1 907-474-2500
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: Not recorded
PPR Required: No
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Fees

Landing Fee: $5.50 per 1,000 kg MTOW
Parking Fee: $2.75 per 1,000 kg per hour
Handling Mandatory: Yes
Currency: USD
Remarks: Standard airport fees apply at PAFA.

Fuel Information

Fuel (FAA, public use): 100LL, Jet A-1 Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes, with conditions: Landing rights airport: permission to land from CBP needed (19 CFR 122.14) Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01
APIS Required: No
GAR Required: No

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Restrictions

Curfew Start: N/A
Curfew End: N/A
Noise Chapter Min: N/A
Remarks: Extreme cold operations. Northern lights tourism. Military presence.

Airport Services

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United States Permit Requirements

Fast Landing: 1d

Overflight Permit: No
Landing Permit: Conditional
Overflight Lead Time: N/A
Landing Lead Time: 60 minutes minimum (eAPIS manifest before departure); recommend 24-48 hours for CBP port notification

Private / GA Operations:

No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures.

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Active NOTAMs

A5579/

warning Upcoming

ILS out of service

FAI NAV ILS RWY 02L LOC/GP/DME U/S

2026-10-28 17:00 UTC 2026-10-29 01:00 UTC

A5579/26

warning Upcoming

ILS out of service

FAI NAV ILS RWY 02L LOC/GP/DME U/S

2026-10-28 17:00 UTC 2026-10-29 01:00 UTC

A5500/

warning

Aerodrome restriction

AD AP ALL SFC WIP SN REMOVAL

2026-10-27 10:48 UTC 2026-10-28 11:00 UTC

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NOTAMs received from the FAA NOTAM feed (last message 2026-10-28 05:15 UTC). This list is built from the feed as NOTAMs are issued and is not checked against the FAA's full list: confirm with FAA NOTAM Search before flight.

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Nearby Airports

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at PAFA?: The tower frequency at Fairbanks Intl is 118.3 MHz.
What fuel is available at PAFA?: The FAA lists 100LL, Jet A-1 for public use at Fairbanks Intl. Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01.
Does PAFA require landing permits?: It depends on the flight. No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures. Permit details for United States
Where is PAFA located?: Fairbanks Intl (PAFA) is located in Fairbanks, United States.
What is the IATA code for PAFA?: The IATA code for Fairbanks Intl is FAI.
Does PAFA have an ILS approach?: Yes, Fairbanks Intl has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 02L/20R.
Is PAFA a port of entry?: Yes, with conditions. Landing rights airport: permission to land from CBP needed (19 CFR 122.14). Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01.

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