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Class CFairbanks International Airport
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FAA Airport Diagram · PAFA
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Runways at PAFA
8 runway ends on file. Longest: 11,800 ft.
| Designator | Heading | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Gradient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02L | 038° | 11,800 ft | 150 ft | Asphalt (good) | No | — |
| 20R | 218° | 11,800 ft | 150 ft | Asphalt (good) | No | — |
| 02W | 038° | 5,400 ft | 100 ft | Water | No | — |
| 20W | 218° | 5,400 ft | 100 ft | Water | No | — |
| 02R | 038° | 4,510 ft | 75 ft | Asphalt (good) | No | — |
| 20L | 218° | 4,510 ft | 75 ft | Asphalt (good) | No | — |
| 02 | 038° | 2,900 ft | 75 ft | GRVL | No | — |
| 20 | 218° | 2,900 ft | 75 ft | GRVL | No | — |
Source: in-app airport database (runway lengths + headings), OurAirports for surface, width, lighting. Gradient computed from FAA NASR runway-end elevation deltas (the published RWY_GRAD field is empty in 99.99% of NASR rows; we derive it from the elevations the FAA does publish).
Communications
11 frequencies on file — tower, ground, ATIS, CTAF, approach, departure, etc.
- ATIS ATIS 124.400
- AWOS TWEB 108.200
- ASOS ASOS 119.025
- CLD CLNC DEL 127.600
- GND GND 121.900
- TWR TWR 118.300
- APP APP 118.600
- DEP DEP 132.710
- FSS RDO 122.600
- MISC EIELSON RANGE CON 125.300
- UNIC UNICOM 122.950
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Navaids associated with PAFA
- NDB FA
Wearr
0.51 MHz · TERMINAL · MEDIUM
- NDB FOX
Fox
0.36 MHz · LO · LOW
- VORTAC FAI
Fairbanks
108.60 MHz · DME 108.60 · BOTH · HIGH
Field intel · synthesized from Chart Supplement
Plain-English translation of the Chart Supplement remarks for PAFA, anchored to the FAA's own text. Operational items first, advisory next, raw FAA prose at the bottom. Cycle 22JAN2026.
5 matched · 76 not yet translated
TL;DR
- ·Non-standard pattern direction on Runway 20R: right traffic. Watch for traffic from the opposite quadrant.
- ·Wildlife on or near runways. Vigilant scan during taxi, takeoff, and landing roll. Birds also reported in the area.
- ·Wildlife on or near runways. Vigilant scan during taxi, takeoff, and landing roll. Birds also reported in the area.
Watch for
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Non-standard pattern direction on Runway 20R: right traffic. Watch for traffic from the opposite quadrant.
right traffic
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Wildlife on or near runways. Vigilant scan during taxi, takeoff, and landing roll. Birds also reported in the area.
wildlife hazard
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Wildlife on or near runways. Vigilant scan during taxi, takeoff, and landing roll. Birds also reported in the area.
wildlife hazard
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Non-standard pattern direction on Runway 06–24: right traffic. Watch for traffic from the opposite quadrant.
right traffic
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Non-standard pattern direction on Runway 06–24: right traffic. Watch for traffic from the opposite quadrant.
right traffic
All translated remarks (5)
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Non-standard pattern direction on Runway 20R: right traffic. Watch for traffic from the opposite quadrant.
Raw FAA text · communications · operational
RWY 20R: MALSR. PAPI(P4L)—GA 3.0º TCH 74´. RVR–TMR Thld dspl…
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Wildlife on or near runways. Vigilant scan during taxi, takeoff, and landing roll. Birds also reported in the area.
Raw FAA text · airport remarks · operational
Birds invof Spring–Fall.
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Wildlife on or near runways. Vigilant scan during taxi, takeoff, and landing roll. Birds also reported in the area.
Raw FAA text · radio aids · operational
Migratory birds in the vicinity of arpt during Spring thru Fall.
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Non-standard pattern direction on Runway 06–24: right traffic. Watch for traffic from the opposite quadrant.
Raw FAA text · communications · operational
RWY 06–24: 4000X50 (GRVL) RWY 06: Trees. Rgt tfc.…
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Non-standard pattern direction on Runway 06–24: right traffic. Watch for traffic from the opposite quadrant.
Raw FAA text · communications · operational
RWY 06–24: H4600X80 (ASPH–GRVL) RWY 06: Road. Rgt tfc.…
Not yet translated · raw FAA text (76 sentences)
Sentences our pattern matchers haven't yet templated. The full FAA text is authoritative — these aren't translation errors, just gaps in our rule library. Curators add new templates over time; coverage rises monotonically.
- ·104 ALASKA – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – CHENA RIVER SPB (2Z5) 3 W UTC–9(–8DT) N64º49.97´ W147º50.90´ 440 TPA—1000(560) NOTAM FILE FAI WATERWAY N–S: 5000X300 (WATER) WATERWAY E–W: 3000X300 (WATER) SEAPLANE REMARKS: Unattended.
- ·Operating area in Chena River north and west of Fairbanks Intl arpt.
- ·PVT 900´ X 50´ grass strip adjacent river.
- ·All property along river bank is privately owned.
- ·Public access to river consists of one small gravel ramp.
- ·Public access ramp is at north end of Ravenwood Ave.
- ·CTAF 122.9 COMM/NAV/WEATHER REMARKS: For a toll free call to Fairbanks FSS dial 1–866–248–6516, for local call to Fairbanks FSS dial 907–474–0137. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – FAIRBANKS INTL (FAI)(PAFA) 3 SW UTC–9(–8DT) N64º48.92´ W147º51.40´ 439 B LRA Class I, ARFF Index C NOTAM FILE FAI RWY 02L–20R: H11800X150 (ASPH–GRVD) S–75, D–220, 2D–580, 2D/2D2–1100 PCR 780 F/B/X/T HIRL CL RWY 02L: ALSF2.
- ·PAPI(P4L)—GA 3.0º TCH 73´.
- ·RVR–TMR Thld dsplcd 750´.
- ·PAPI(P4L)—GA 3.0º TCH 42´.
- ·RWY 02–20: 2900X75 (GRVL) No Part 121/Part 380 Ops
- ·RWY 02L:TORA–11800 TODA–12800 ASDA–11800 LDA–11050 RWY 20R:TORA–11800 TODA–12800 ASDA–11800 LDA–11050
- ·S4 FUEL 100LL, JET A1 OX 1, 2 LGT Rwy 20R PAPI unusable byd 8º right of centerline.
- ·Noise abatement procedures in efct 0700–1700Z‡; lrg, turbine & hvy arr Rwy 02L; dep Rwy 20R based on wind.
- ·See additional pages under notices for TRSA and Fairbanks area information.
- ·Ctn: Avoid lndg on twy; N/S twy parl to Rwy 02L/20R w side.
- ·Transient parking wingspan less than 79 ft E ramp.
- ·Ltd tsnt float plane prkg—907–455–4571.
- ·Medivac & tsnt hel prkg or info—907–451–2300.
- ·Ctn: Snow removal equip Oct 1 to May 15.
- ·Tfc pat alt (single engine reciprocating acft) 1500´ MSL.
- ·Tfc pat alt (all multi–engine, large and turbine–powered acft) 2000´ MSL.
- ·Cold temperature airport.
- ·Altitude correction required at or below –29C.
- ·Rwy hold lines obscured Oct 1–April 1.
- ·Rwy 02R–20L is limited for use by acft design Group B II, acft or smaller.
- ·Rwy 02R–20L & rwy grvl/ski 02–20 not avbl for scheduled or unscheduled acr ops greater than 30 pax seats.
- ·Rwy 02–20 summer & ski strip winter use; avbl lcl NOTAM & ATCT bfr arr or dep.
- ·Rwy 02W/20W ctld; apreq—ATCT 118.3.
- ·Ctc CD asap aft eng start.
+ 46 more sentences · see Chart Supplement page below for the full text
Field profile
Use
Public-use
Ownership
Public
Scheduled service
Yes
Chart Supplement
FAA Chart Supplement entry for PAFA — runway, frequencies, FBO, fuel, hours, NOTAMs, special procedures.
NTSB events at PAFA
80 NTSB-recorded events on file at this airport — showing the 75 most recent.
Total events
46
since 1982
Fatal
1
2.2% of total
Last 5 years
6
≈ 1.2/yr
Last 10 years
10
≈ 1.0/yr
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Last 10 years · n=11
- Other 5
- Loss of control 3
- Gear-up landing 1
- Weather · wind / icing / convective 1
- Engine failure / power loss 1
All time · n=80
- Other 28
- Loss of control 13
- Gear-up landing 10
- Stall / spin 7
- Ground collision 6
- Engine failure / power loss 4
- Weather · wind / icing / convective 3
- Undershoot / overshoot 2
Categories derived from NTSB Findings descriptions and probable-cause text via deterministic rule matching. "Other" includes cases where the agency record didn't surface enough text to classify.
+ 5 more on file
Designees in AK
Every aviation professional and organization in the same state as PAFA — instructors, examiners, mechanics, schools, FBOs, flying clubs, repair shops, EAA chapters. Click any category to drill into the full directory.
CFI
1,010
Flight Instructors
A&P
3,011
Mechanics
AME
30
Medical Examiners (AME)
DME
4
Mechanic Examiners (DME)
DPRE
2
Parachute Rigger Examiners (DPRE)
DAR-F
5
Manufacturing Airworthiness (DAR-F)
DAR-T
6
Maintenance Airworthiness (DAR-T)
DER-Y
7
Engineering — Company (DER-Y)
DER-T
24
Engineering — Consultant (DER-T)
SAE
25
Specialty Aircraft Examiners (SAE)
APD
7
Aircrew Program Designees (APD)
Schools
20
Flight Schools
FBO
55
Fixed Base Operators
Clubs
6
Flying Clubs
Repair
4
Repair / Maintenance Shops
EAA
3
EAA Chapters
DPEs near PAFA
Closest FAA Designated Pilot Examiners by great-circle distance from the field. Distances measured city-centroid to airport — useful as a first cut, not a guarantee of exam location. Click any designee for their authorizations and contact info.
| Designee | City | ST | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Craig Mead Kenmonth | Fairbanks | AK | 5 nm |
| David Christopher Matthews | Fairbanks | AK | 5 nm |
| Walter Maurice Warner | Willow | AK | 182 nm |
| John Doy Jeffers | Palmer | AK | 196 nm |
| Rex Lee Gray | Palmer | AK | 196 nm |
| Martin Eric Hinshaw | Wasilla | AK | 199 nm |
| Ray Larue Hodges | Wasilla | AK | 199 nm |
| Stacia Joyce | Wasilla | AK | 199 nm |
| Dean Stewart Paulson | Eagle River | AK | 216 nm |
| Brenton Kennedy | Anchorage | AK | 222 nm |
Showing 10 closest of ~1,400 DPEs nationwide. Source: FAA Designee Locator.
CFIs near PAFA
Closest active flight instructors by city-centroid distance. Pulled from the FAA airmen registry — ratings shown reflect the certificate on file. Drill into the state directory for filters by rating, medical, and pilot level.
| Instructor | City | ST | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Allen Burley | Fairbanks | AK | 5 nm |
| James Adelbert Cerney | Fairbanks | AK | 5 nm |
| Lawrence James Ellison | Fairbanks | AK | 5 nm |
| Thomas Harry George | Fairbanks | AK | 5 nm |
| William Ludlow Johnson | Fairbanks | AK | 5 nm |
| Alonzo Hyatt Kelly | Fairbanks | AK | 5 nm |
| Craig Mead Kenmonth | Fairbanks | AK | 5 nm |
| Michael Peter Maher | Fairbanks | AK | 5 nm |
| Todd Patrick Mcdonald | Fairbanks | AK | 5 nm |
| Orlow Leon Mcinelly | Fairbanks | AK | 5 nm |
Showing 10 closest of ~70,900 active CFIs nationwide. Source: FAA Airmen Certification Database.
A&P mechanics near PAFA
Closest certificated mechanics by city-centroid distance. Airframe (A), Powerplant (P), and Inspection Authorization (IA) are the ratings that matter for annuals, 100-hours, and major repairs.
| Mechanic | City | ST | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Russell David Alis | Fairbanks | AK | 5 nm |
| Lynden Jay Bechtel | Fairbanks | AK | 5 nm |
| Timothy Jules Berg | Fairbanks | AK | 5 nm |
| Johne Emerson Binkley | Fairbanks | AK | 5 nm |
| Jon Donald Mcintyre | Fairbanks | AK | 5 nm |
| John Richard Fullerton | Fairbanks | AK | 5 nm |
| Michael Daniel Gavin | Fairbanks | AK | 5 nm |
| George Allan Hobson | Fairbanks | AK | 5 nm |
| William Ludlow Johnson | Fairbanks | AK | 5 nm |
| Louis Lincoln Knapp | Fairbanks | AK | 5 nm |
Showing 10 closest of ~248,300 certificated mechanics nationwide. Source: FAA Airmen Certification Database.
Repair stations near PAFA
Closest repair, avionics, paint, and interior shops by airport location. These are the businesses you'll fly the airplane to — not just the certificate-holders nearby. Click any shop for details and contact info.
| Shop | Distance |
|---|---|
| Aircom Avionics, Inc. Fairbanks, AK | 1 nm |
| Advanced AeroTechnologies Group Palmer, AK | 196 nm |
| Northern Lights Avionics, Inc Anchorage, AK | 223 nm |
| Avionics Specialists of Alaska Anchorage, AK | 225 nm |
| San Juan Air Maintenance Friday Harbor, WA | 1259 nm |
| Cannon Avionics, Inc. Arlington, WA | 1295 nm |
| Cannon Aircraft Interiors & CAI Avionics Everett, WA | 1306 nm |
| Avionics Shop, Inc. Gig Harbor, WA | 1334 nm |
| B&C Quality Aircraft Maintenance, LLC Auburn, WA | 1337 nm |
| Evergreen Airworks Puyallup, WA | 1348 nm |
Showing 10 closest of ~400 geocoded shops in the repair-station directory. Source: AOPA business listings.
Canonical references
The agency-of-record links pilots use for PAFA: charts, weather, NOTAMs, accident records. We surface them all from one URL — no SEO sludge, no clickthrough farms.
- FAA Chart Supplement (CSUP) A/FD entry — official FAA ↗
- SkyVector — sectional + IFR charts Charts, runways, fuel, NOTAMs ↗
- AirNav — frequencies, FBOs, fuel Pilot-facing summary ↗
- NTSB CAROL — accident search Filter by airport name ↗
- FAA Notice to Air Missions NOTAMs (live) ↗
- aviationweather.gov — METAR / TAF Live observation ↗