Location
Latitude: |
64-48-55.2800N (64.815356) |
Longitude: |
147-51-24.0000W (-147.856667) |
Elevation: |
439.0 feet MSL (134 m MSL) |
Magnetic Variation: |
15.1 E (as of December 2025 from WMM2020 model) |
Time Zone: |
UTC -9.0 (Standard Time) UTC -8.0 (Daylight Savings Time) |
From City: |
03 N.M. SW of Fairbanks, Alaska |
Found On: |
Fairbanks Chart |
FAA Region: |
AAL |
Contacts
Manager: |
Publicly owned: |
| ANGIE SPEAR 6450 AIRPORT WAY - SUITE 1 FAIRBANKS, AK 99709 907-474-2500 |
STATE OF ALASKA DOTPF 6450 AIRPORT WAY - SUITE 1 FAIRBANKS, AK 99709 907-474-2500 |
Operations
Airport Status: |
Operational |
Facility Use: |
Public |
Type: |
Airport |
Activation Date: |
06/1951 |
Control tower: |
Yes |
Attendance (Months/Days/Hours): |
Months/Days/Hours ALL/ALL/ALL |
Boundary ARTCC: |
ZAN (Anchorage) |
Responsible ARTCC: |
ZAN (Anchorage) |
Segmented Circle Indicator: |
No |
Traffic Pattern Altitude (MSL): |
1439 feet (439 m) |
NOTAMs Facility: |
FAI |
NOTAM-D Service: |
Yes |
International Airport of Entry: |
No |
Customs Landing Rights: |
Yes |
Military Landing Rights: |
Yes |
Civil/Military Joint Use: |
No |
Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting: |
Class I ARFF Index: C Air Carrier Service: Scheduled Certification Date: 03/2005 |
Based Aircraft
Annual Operations (as of )
Communications
| Tower: | FAIRBANKS 118.3 257.8 Hrs: 24 |
| Clearance Del.: | 127.6 |
| Ground: | 121.9 |
| Approach: | FAIRBANKS 125.35 ;180-359 127.1 ;360-179 251.1 ;360-179 363.2 ;180-359 Hrs: 24 119.85 |
| Departure: | FAIRBANKS 125.35 ;180-359 127.1 ;360-179 251.1 ;360-179 363.2 ;180-359 Hrs: 24 119.85 |
| ATIS: | 124.4 Hrs: 24 |
| ASOS: | 124.4 (907-621-7609) |
| EMERG: | 243.0 |
| EMERG: | 121.5 |
| TRSA: | 251.1 ;360-179 |
| TRSA: | 125.35 ;180-359 |
| TRSA: | 363.2 ;180-359 |
| TRSA: | 127.1 ;360-179 |
- SECTORIZATION BASED ON CHENA NDB.
- COMMUNICATIONS PRVDD BY FAIRBANKS FSS ON FREQS 124.1 & 132.65.
Fixed Based Operators (FBOs) & Fuel
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Area Code: 907 |
| Business Name | Frequency | Phone | Fuel Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aircom Avionics, Inc.
Website |
474-0100 | ||
| Alaska Aerofuel, Inc.
Website |
Unicom 122.95 | 474-0062 | 100LL, Jet A |
| Everts Air Fuel
|
474-0802 | ||
| Fairbanks Flight Train
Website |
474-0757 | ||
| Frontier Flying Service
Website |
Arinc 130.5 | 474-0014 | |
| Larry's Flying Service, Inc.
|
Unicom 123.3 | 474-9169 | |
| Northland Aviation Services
|
474-0948 | ||
| Warbelow's Air Ventures, Inc.
|
474-0518, 800-478-0812 |
Flight Service Stations
| Primary | Alternate | |
| FSS on Field: | Y | |
| FSS Name (ID): | Fairbanks(FAI) | |
| Frequency: | ||
| Toll Free Phone: | 1-866-248-6516 |
Instrument Procedures / Charts
FAA Terminal Procedures valid from 0901Z 11/27/25 to 0901Z 12/25/25.
There are various types of charts available for an airport. They are listed in the Page Type column. Here is a legend for those types:
APD - Airport Diagram
DP - Departure Procedure Charts
HOT - Hot Spots
IAP - Instrument Approach Procedure Charts
MIN - Minimums
STAR - Standard Terminal Arrival Charts
| Page Type | Page Name | Volume | Action Since Last Cycle |
|---|---|---|---|
| APD | AIRPORT DIAGRAM | AK-1 | |
| DP | DRRLL FOUR (RNAV) | AK-1 | |
| DP | GALENA EIGHT | AK-1 | |
| DP | MCKINLEY FOUR | AK-1 | |
| DP | PUYVO FIVE (RNAV) | AK-1 | |
| DP | RDFLG FIVE (RNAV) | AK-1 | |
| IAP | HI-ILS Y OR LOC Y RWY 20R | AK-1 | |
| IAP | ILS OR LOC RWY 02L | AK-1 | |
| IAP | ILS RWY 02L (CAT II - III) | AK-1 | |
| IAP | ILS RWY 02L (SA CAT I) | AK-1 | |
| IAP | ILS Z OR LOC Z RWY 20R | AK-1 | |
| IAP | ILS Z RWY 20R (SA CAT I - II) | AK-1 | |
| IAP | RNAV (GPS) RWY 02R | AK-1 | |
| IAP | RNAV (GPS) RWY 20L | AK-1 | |
| IAP | RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 02L | AK-1 | |
| IAP | RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 20R | AK-1 | |
| IAP | RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 02L | AK-1 | |
| IAP | RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 20R | AK-1 | |
| IAP | TACAN RWY 20R | AK-1 | |
| MIN | ALTERNATE MINIMUMS | AK-1 | |
| MIN | DIVERSE VECTOR AREA | AK-1 | |
| MIN | TAKEOFF MINIMUMS | AK-1 | |
| STAR | HRDNG FOUR (RNAV) | AK-1 | |
| STAR | LIBER FIVE (RNAV) | AK-1 |
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Navigation Aids (Navaids) near FAI
| Dist (NM) | ID | Morse Code | Name | Type | Freq | True Hdg | Mag Hdg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.1 | FAI | . . _ . . _ . . | Fairbanks | VORTAC | 108.60 | 257 | 242 |
| 9.3 | CUN | _ . _ . . . _ _ . | Chena | NDB | 257 | 81 | 66 |
| 11.6 | FOX | . . _ . _ _ _ _ . . _ | Fox | NDB | 356 | 37 | 22 |
| 21.8 | EIL | . . . . _ . . | Eielson | TACAN | 115.10 | 116 | 101 |
| 34.0 | ENN | . _ . _ . | Nenana | VORTAC | 115.80 | 247 | 232 |
| 35.2 | ICW | . . _ . _ . . _ _ | Ice Pool | NDB | 525 | 243 | 228 |
| 73.6 | DJN | _ . . . _ _ _ _ . | Delta Junction | NDB | 347 | 129 | 114 |
| 73.8 | BIG | _ . . . . . _ _ . | Big Delta | VORTAC | 114.90 | 130 | 115 |
| 96.2 | UMM | . . _ _ _ _ _ | Summit | NDB | 326 | 200 | 185 |
Nearby Airports with Fuel
| Dist (NM) | Name (Airport IDs) | True Hdg | Mag Hdg | Fuel Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12.5 | Bradley Sky-Ranch Airport (95Z) | 105 | 90 | 100LL |
| 35.1 | Nenana Municipal Airport (ENN PANN ENN) | 243 | 228 | 100LL, Jet A |
| 90.2 | Cantwell Airport (PATW TTW) | 199 | 184 | 100LL |
Notices to Airmen (NOTAMS)
Remarks
| A11 | ALASKA INTL SYS. |
| A110-14 | CTN: SN REMOVAL EQUIP 1 OCT 1 - MAY 15. |
| A110-16 | MIL CONTR FUEL AVBL. |
| A110-21 | OPS IN MOAS E OF FAIRBANKS - EIELSON RANGE CTL 125.3/126.3 OR 1-800-758-8723. |
| A110-22 | NOISE ABATEMENT PROC IN EFCT 2200-0800; LRG, TURBINE & HVY ARR RWY 02L; DEP RWY 20R BASED ON WIND. ENG RUNUP LCT - ARPT OPS. |
| A110-35 | CTN: AVOID LNDG ON TWY; N/S TWY PARL TO RWY 02L/20R W SIDE. |
| A110-43 | WX CAMERA AVBL ON INTERNET AT HTTPS://WEATHERCAMS.FAA.GOV. |
| A110-44 | RWY HOLD LINES OBSCURED OCT 1 - APRIL 1. |
| A110-45 | TSNT PRKG WINGSPAN LESS THAN 79 FT E RAMP. TSNT PRKG W RAMP NA. LTD TSNT FLOAT PLANE PRKG - 907-455-4571. MEDIVAC & TSNT HEL PRKG OR INFO - 907-451-2300. |
| A110-46 | COLD TEMPERATURE AIRPORT. ALTITUDE CORRECTION REQUIRED AT OR BELOW -29C. |
| A110-47 | SEE ADDITIONAL PAGES UNDER NOTICES FOR TRSA AND FAIRBANKS AREA INFORMATION. |
| A110-49 | NWS WEATHER BALLOON LAUNCH SITE 2000 FEET WEST OF MIDFIELD RUNWAY 02L/20R. LAUNCHES ARE TWICE DAILY AT 1100 AND 2300 HOURS UTC. |
| A110-5 | ATCT 538 MS ATCT 64 48 39.438 N 147 50 55.722 W. |
| A110-50 | RWY 02R/20L IS LIMITED FOR USE BY ACFT DESIGN GROUP B II, ACFT OR SMALLER. |
| A110-51 | TWY B SCTY GATE - ACTVT 121.75 OR 907-451-2300. |
| A110-52 | COMPASS ROSE CLBR NA. |
| A110-54 | PPR MIL OPS HVY CARGO OR TRML APN - APRT OPS. |
| A110-8 | BIRDS INVOF SPRING - FALL. |
| A30-02/20 | RWY 02/20 NOT AVBL FOR PART 121/PART 380 OPS WITH SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 9 PAX SEATS AND NON-SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 30 PAX SEATS. SUMMER & SKI STRIP WINTER USE; AVBL LCL NOTAM & ATCT BFR ARR OR DEP. |
| A30-02R/20L | RWY 02R/20L NOT AVBL FOR PART 121/PART 380 OPS WITH SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 9 PAX SEATS AND NON-SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 30 PAX SEATS. |
| A30-02W/20W | RWY 02W/20W NOT AVBL FOR PART 121/PART 380 OPS WITH SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 9 PAX SEATS AND NON-SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 30 PAX SEATS. CTLD; APREQ - ATCT 118.3. CTC CD ASAP AFT ENG START. FROZEN IN WINTER; SFC UNMNT. THR BUOYS 500 FT FM N & S SHORES & MARK WATERLANE. STEP TAX OUTSIDE OF WATERLANE NA. E OF WATERLANE UNCTLD; TAX AT PILOT DISCRETION. |
| A39-02L/20R | PCR VALUE: 780/F/B/X/T |
| A39-02R/20L | PCR VALUE: 46/F/B/X/T |
| A43-20R | UNUSBL BYD 8 DEGS RIGHT OF CNTRLN. |
| E147 | TFC PAT ALT (SINGLE ENGINE RECIPROCATING ACFT) 1500 FT MSL. TFC PAT ALT (ALL MULTI-ENGINE, LARGE AND TURBINE-POWERED ACFT) 2000 FT MSL. |
Runways
Runway Summary
| Runways: | 02/20 02L/20R 02R/20L 02W/20W |
| Longest Runway: | 02L/20R is 11800 ft (3597 m) long |
| Runways with an Instrument Approach: | 02L, 20R |
FAI Airport Runway Details
| Runway 02/20 | 2900 ft x 75 ft (884 m x 23 m) | |
| Runway Length Source: | 3RD PARTY SURVEY as of 06/08/2011 | |
| Surface: | Gravel - No special surface treatment | |
Runway 02 |
Runway 20 |
|
Elevation: |
433.0 | 433.6 |
Latitude: |
64-48-57.8002N | 64-49-20.2644N |
Longitude: |
147-50-47.5998W | 147-50-06.2715W |
|
Runway True Alignment: |
038 | 218 |
Glide Path Angle: |
0.0 degrees | 0.0 degrees |
| Runway 02L/20R | 11800 ft x 150 ft (3597 m x 46 m) | |
| Runway Length Source: | 3RD PARTY SURVEY as of 06/08/2011 | |
| Surface: | Gravel - Saw-cut or plastic grooved | |
| Runway Edge Lights: | High Intensity | |
Runway Weight Bearing Capacity (in thousands of pounds) |
||
| Single Wheel Landing Gear: | 75.0 | |
| Dual Wheel Landing Gear: | 220.0 | |
| Dual Tandem Wheel Landing Gear: | 580.0 | |
| Dual Dual Tandem Wheel Landing Gear: | 1100.0 | |
Runway 02L |
Runway 20R |
|
Elevation: |
435.6 | 438.9 |
Latitude: |
64-48-09.4756N | 64-49-40.9108N |
Longitude: |
147-53-09.1838W | 147-50-21.1293W |
|
Runway True Alignment: |
038 | 218 |
ILS Type: |
ILS/DME | ILS/DME |
Glide Path Angle: |
3.0 degrees | 3.0 degrees |
Traffic Pattern: |
Left | Left |
Runway Markings Type: |
Precision Instrument | Precision Instrument |
Runway Markings Condition: |
Good | Good |
Object at End: |
TREE | TREE |
Object Height: |
72 | 86 |
Distance from End: |
2711 | 3096 |
Visual Glide Slope Indicators: |
4-Light PAPI On Left Side Of Runway | 4-Light PAPI On Left Side Of Runway |
Runway Visual Range (RVR): |
Touchdown, Midfield, Rollout | Touchdown, Midfield, Rollout |
Approach Light System: |
Standard 2,400 Foot High Intensity Approach Lighting System With Sequenced Flashers, Cat. II or III Config. | 1,400 Foot Medium Intensity Approach Lighting System With Runway Alignment Indicator Lights |
Touchdown Lights: |
Yes | No |
Centerline Lights: |
Yes | Yes |
Threshold Crossing Height: |
73 | 74 |
Threshold Elevation: |
436.1 | 438.9 |
Displaced Threshold: |
750 | 750 |
Threshold Latitude: |
64-48-15.2888N | 64-49-35.1007N |
Threshold Longitude: |
147-52-58.5116W | 147-50-31.8204W |
Declared Distances |
||
Take Off Run Avbl. (TORA): |
11800 | 11800 |
Take Off Distance Avbl. (TODA): |
12800 | 12800 |
Actual Stop Dist. Avbl. (ASDA): |
11800 | 11800 |
Landing Dist. Avbl. (LDA): |
11050 | 11050 |
| Runway 02R/20L | 4510 ft x 75 ft (1375 m x 23 m) | |
| Runway Length Source: | FAA as of 06/06/2020 | |
| Surface: | Gravel - No special surface treatment | |
| Runway Edge Lights: | Medium Intensity | |
Runway Weight Bearing Capacity (in thousands of pounds) |
||
| Single Wheel Landing Gear: | 21.0 | |
| Dual Wheel Landing Gear: | 40.0 | |
Runway 02R |
Runway 20L |
|
Elevation: |
433.5 | 434.5 |
Latitude: |
64-48-00.8616N | 64-48-35.8092N |
Longitude: |
147-52-32.2332W | 147-51-28.0275W |
|
Runway True Alignment: |
038 | 218 |
Glide Path Angle: |
3.0 degrees | 3.0 degrees |
Traffic Pattern: |
Right | |
Runway Markings Type: |
Nonprecision Instrument | Nonprecision Instrument |
Runway Markings Condition: |
Good | Good |
Object at End: |
TREES | |
Object Height: |
79 | |
Distance from End: |
2175 | |
Visual Glide Slope Indicators: |
4-Light PAPI On Left Side Of Runway | 4-Light PAPI On Left Side Of Runway |
REIL: |
No | Yes |
Threshold Crossing Height: |
40 | 42 |
| Runway 02W/20W | 5400 ft x 100 ft (1646 m x 30 m) | |
| Runway Length Source: | 3RD PARTY SURVEY as of 06/08/2011 | |
| Surface: | Gravel - No special surface treatment | |
Runway 02W |
Runway 20W |
|
Elevation: |
423.4 | 423.4 |
Latitude: |
64-48-58.0039N | 64-49-39.8349N |
Longitude: |
147-51-16.5892W | 147-49-59.6293W |
|
Runway True Alignment: |
038 | 218 |
Glide Path Angle: |
0.0 degrees | 0.0 degrees |
Traffic Pattern: |
Left | Left |
Runway Markings Type: |
Buoys (Seaplane Base) | Buoys (Seaplane Base) |
Runway Markings Condition: |
Good | Good |
Object at End: |
FENCE | FENCE |
Object Height: |
14 | 11 |
Distance from End: |
553 | 505 |
Services
Fuel Available: |
100LL |
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