Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
Fairbanks, US 🇺🇸 Medium Airport Scheduled Service
ICAO
PAFA
IATA
FAI
Elevation
439 ft
Region
US-AK
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GPS Code: PAFA
Local Code: FAI
Location: 64.815102° N, -147.856003° E
Continent: North America
Type: Medium Airport
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Airport Routes
Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) offers 73 flight routes operated by 9 airlines. Major carriers include Wright Air Service, Everts Air Cargo, Alaska Airlines and others. Popular destinations from Fairbanks include Anchorage Intl, Fort Yukon, Venetie, Edward G Pitka Sr and Arctic Village.
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Top Routes (by observations)
Newly Discovered
- Anchorage Intl (ANC) new
- Seattle-Tacoma Intl (SEA) new
- Valdez Pioneer Fld (VDZ) new
- Stevens Village (SVS) new
- Fort Yukon (FYU) new
- Edward G Pitka Sr (GAL) new
- Arctic Village (ARC) new
- Minchumina (LMA) new
- Ralph M Calhoun Meml (TAL) new
- Venetie (VEE) new
- Barter Island (BTI) new
- Ruby (RBY) new
Popular Flight Routes
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Top Airlines
Operating at Fairbanks International AirportAirlines by Flight Activity
Based on observed flight operations and route network| Airline | Routes | Flights | Destinations | Last Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Wright Air Service
WRF
/ 8V
|
18 | 561 | 18 | Feb 13, 2026 |
|
Everts Air Cargo
VTS
/ 5V
|
12 | 305 | 12 | Feb 13, 2026 |
Alaska Airlines
ASA
/ AS
|
2 | 297 | 2 | Feb 13, 2026 |
|
Warbelows Air Ventures
WAV
/ 4W
|
7 | 130 | 7 | Feb 13, 2026 |
Horizon
QXE
/ QX
|
2 | 92 | 2 | Feb 10, 2026 |
Delta Air Lines
DAL
/ DL
|
3 | 62 | 3 | Feb 13, 2026 |
|
Kenai Aviation
KNW
|
1 | 18 | 1 | Feb 13, 2026 |
United
UAL
/ UA
|
2 | 16 | 2 | Sep 19, 2025 |
|
Air North Charter
ANT
/ 4N
|
1 | 5 | 1 | Sep 6, 2025 |
For Pilots
| Designation | Length | Width | Surface | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
02/20 |
2900 ft | 75 ft | GRVL | Active |
02L/20R |
11800 ft | 150 ft | ASPH-G | Active |
02W/20W |
5400 ft | 100 ft | WATER | Active |
02R/20L |
4510 ft | 75 ft | ASPH-G | Active |
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| APP | APP | 118.6 MHz |
| ASOS | ASOS | 119.025 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 124.4 MHz |
| AWOS | TWEB | 108.2 MHz |
| CLD | CLNC DEL | 127.6 MHz |
| DEP | DEP | 32.71 MHz |
| FSS | RDO | 122.6 MHz |
| GND | GND | 121.9 MHz |
| MISC | EIELSON RANGE CON | 125.3 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 118.3 MHz |
| UNIC | UNICOM | 122.95 MHz |
Ground Transportation
Taxis
Taxis are available 24/7 and are located on the commercial curb outside the baggage claim area. Several local companies serve the airport. Ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft also operate at FAI, with designated pick-up and drop-off zones.
Rental Cars
Rental car counters are located inside the terminal, directly across from the baggage claim carousels. Major agencies like Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, and National are available on-site. The rental car lot is a short walk from the terminal.
Public Transportation
The Fairbanks MACS (Metropolitan Area Commuter System) Transit provides public bus service. The Red Line connects the airport to downtown Fairbanks and other key areas. The bus stop is located on the commercial curb outside the main terminal entrance.
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