Fairbanks International Airport — Fairbanks, United States

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Looking for the Fairbanks airport code? Fairbanks International Airport's IATA code is FAI (ICAO: PAFA).

Distance & flight time from FAI

Fairbanks International Airport

FAI is Fairbanks International Airport, serving Fairbanks, Alaska's second-largest city and a key gateway to Alaska's interior and Arctic regions. The airport handles a mix of domestic passenger service, cargo operations, and international traffic, benefiting from its position along polar great-circle routes that make it valuable for cargo carriers flying between Asia and North America. FAI also supports significant seasonal tourism tied to aurora borealis viewing during winter months, drawing visitors especially from Japan and other parts of Asia. Beyond commercial aviation, the airport plays a role in supporting Alaska's oil industry logistics and connects remote interior and northern communities that rely on air travel for essential transportation.

Runways at Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

RunwayLengthWidthSurface
02/202900 ft (884 m)75 ft (23 m)GRVL
02L/20R11800 ft (3597 m)150 ft (46 m)ASPH-G
02R/20L4510 ft (1375 m)75 ft (23 m)ASPH-G
02W/20W5400 ft (1646 m)100 ft (30 m)WATER

Radio frequencies for Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPAPP118.6 MHz
ASOSASOS119.025 MHz
ATISATIS124.4 MHz
AWOSTWEB108.2 MHz
CLDCLNC DEL127.6 MHz
DEPDEP32.71 MHz
FSSRDO122.6 MHz
GNDGND121.9 MHz
MISCEIELSON RANGE CON125.3 MHz
TWRTWR118.3 MHz
UNICUNICOM122.95 MHz

Airports near Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

FAI sees a seasonal surge in winter visitors chasing the northern lights, and it also functions as an important cargo transit point on polar routes between Asia and North America.

FAQ

What is the IATA code for Fairbanks International Airport?

The IATA code for Fairbanks International Airport is FAI.

What is the ICAO code for Fairbanks International Airport?

The ICAO code for Fairbanks International Airport is PAFA. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.