Fairbanks Airport (FAI)

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Country United States | Continent North America | IATA: FAI | ICAO: PAFA | Elevation 439 ft · 134 m | Local time

Destinations
18
Flights / day
34
Busiest route
Seattle
Top airline
Wright Air

Fairbanks Airport averages 34 flights per day to 18 destinations, with 17 domestic routes and zero international routes. A total of four airlines operate at FAI, led by Wright Air. The longest nonstop route from Fairbanks connects to Seattle, with a typical flight time of 4 hr 0 mins. Updated: February 16, 2026

Route Network

Fairbanks Airport connects 17 destinations worldwide, with Seattle standing out as its busiest route. The longest nonstop flight is to Seattle, and the shortest flight is to Anchorage.

Seattle (SEA) – United States of America
2 airlines
4 hr 0 mins
1,530 mi · 2,462 km
7
per day
Anchorage (ANC) – United States of America
1 airline
1 hr 40 mins
260 mi · 419 km
7
per day
Fort Yukon (FYU) – United States of America
2 airlines
FAI → FYU
4
per day
Galena (GAL) – United States of America
1 airline
FAI → GAL
3
per day
Tanana (TAL) – United States of America
2 airlines
FAI → TAL
2
per day
Anaktuvuk Pass (AKP) – United States of America
1 airline
FAI → AKP
2
per day
Bettles (BTT) – United States of America
2 airlines
FAI → BTT
2
per day
Ruby (RBY) – United States of America
1 airline
FAI → RBY
1
per day
Barter Island Lrrs (BTI) – United States of America
1 airline
FAI → BTI
6
per week
Huslia (HSL) – United States of America
1 airline
FAI → HSL
6
per week
Venetie (VEE) – United States of America
1 airline
FAI → VEE
6
per week
Birch Creek (KBC) – United States of America
1 airline
FAI → KBC
5
per week
Central (CEM) – United States of America
1 airline
FAI → CEM
5
per week
Manley Hot Springs (MLY) – United States of America
1 airline
FAI → MLY
5
per week
Stevens Village (SVS) – United States of America
1 airline
FAI → SVS
5
per week
Allakaket (AET) – United States of America
1 airline
FAI → AET
3
per week
Tok (TKJ) – United States of America
1 airline
FAI → TKJ
3
per week

Route and destination data updated February 16, 2026.

Fairbanks Airport is served by four airlines, with Wright Air in the lead at 59% of routes. The top three carriers together cover 95% of routes. one carrier operates only one route each. A total of zero airlines operate international routes, compared with four airlines serving domestic routes. Alaska Airlines is operating the longest nonstop flight, connecting to Seattle with a flight time of 4 hrs.

Wright Air (13 routes)
Warbelow's Air Ventures (6 routes)
Alaska Airlines (2 routes)
Delta Air Lines (1 routes)

Fairbanks Airport provides direct service to one country across one continent. The route network is 100% domestic and 0% international.

United States of America - 33/day

Global Rankings

Destinations

Measures how broadly the airport connects distinct endpoints.

Flights & Scheduling

Reflects flight volume and runway utilization.

Distance & Reach

Highlights long-haul reach and distance efficiency.

Runways

Runway Length Width Surface
11,765 ft 3,586 m 150 ft 46 m Concrete
11,765 ft 3,586 m 150 ft 46 m Concrete
2,923 ft 891 m 75 ft 23 m Dirt
6,486 ft 1,977 m 100 ft 30 m Concrete
2,923 ft 891 m 75 ft 23 m Dirt
6,486 ft 1,977 m 100 ft 30 m Concrete
5,400 ft 1,646 m 100 ft 30 m Closed
5,400 ft 1,646 m 100 ft 30 m Closed

Runway Length

Runways at Fairbanks Airport are long enough for all aircraft with known takeoff and landing distances.

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