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FAI — Fairbanks International Airport

Fairbanks International Airport

ToweredFairbanks, AK • ICAO: PAFA • IATA: FAI • 439' MSL

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FAI Runways4 runways

FAI has 4 runways. The longest is 2L/20R at 11,800 ft × 150 ft (asphalt).

2L/20RNo runway lights11,800 ft × 150 ftAsphalt
2W/20WNo runway lights5,400 ft × 100 ftWater
2R/20LNo runway lights · Right traffic 2R4,510 ft × 75 ftAsphalt
2/20No runway lights2,900 ft × 75 ftGravel

FAA NASR data, cycle 2026-09-03

FAI Field Data

FAI field elevation is 439 ft MSL. The standard traffic pattern altitude at FAI is 1,440 ft MSL (1,000 ft AGL). Fuel available at FAI: 100LL, Jet A-1.

Field elevation439 ft MSL
Pattern altitude1,440 ft MSL1,000 ft AGL · standard
Fuel100LL, Jet A-1Availability — call for price
Control towerTowered

FAA NASR data, cycle 2026-09-03

FAI Frequencies

ATIS124.4
AWOS108.2
ASOS119.025
Clearance127.6
Ground121.9
Tower118.3
Approach119.85
Approach/Departure125.35
Approach/Departure127.1
Flight Service122.6
MISC125.3

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Frequently Asked About FAI

Is FAI (Fairbanks International Airport) a towered airport?

Yes, FAI is a towered airport with tower frequency 118.3 MHz.

What is the ATIS frequency for FAI?

The ATIS frequency at FAI (Fairbanks International Airport) is 124.4 MHz.

How long is the runway at FAI?

FAI has 4 runways (2L/20R, 2W/20W, 2R/20L, 2/20). The longest runway is 11,800 feet.

Which runway is longest at FAI?

Runway 2L/20R is the longest at FAI — 11,800 ft × 150 ft, asphalt.

What is the traffic pattern altitude at FAI?

FAI uses the standard traffic pattern altitude of 1,000 feet AGL — about 1,440 feet MSL at a field elevation of 439 feet.

Does FAI have fuel?

Yes. FAI (Fairbanks International Airport) has 100LL, Jet A-1 available. Call the field for hours, self-serve availability and price.

What is the elevation of FAI?

FAI (Fairbanks International Airport) has a field elevation of 439 feet MSL.

Where is FAI located?

FAI (Fairbanks International Airport) is located in Fairbanks, AK.