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Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
Fairbanks International Airport is an international airport serving Fairbanks (Alaska), United States. Its IATA code is FAI and its ICAO code is PAFA. It has 4 runways, the longest 3,597 m long.
- IATAFAI
- ICAOPAFA
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- FAI
- ICAO code
- PAFA
- City
- Fairbanks
- Region / province
- Alaska
- Country / territory
- United States
- Category
- Medium-sized airport
- Coordinates
- 64.8151° N, 147.8560° W
- Elevation
- 134 m (439 ft)
- Time zone
- America/Anchorage (UTC-08:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 3,597 m (11,800 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 02L/20R | 3,597 m11,800 ft | Asphalt |
| 02W/20W | 1,646 m5,400 ft | Water |
| 02R/20L | 1,375 m4,510 ft | Asphalt |
| 02/20 | 884 m2,900 ft | Gravel |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
9,038 km
Direct flight: ≈ 11 h 50 min
Hanoi (HAN)
8,621 km
Direct flight: ≈ 11 h 15 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
9,636 km
Direct flight: ≈ 12 h 35 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 118.600 MHz |
| ASOS | 119.025 MHz |
| ATIS | 124.400 MHz |
| AWOS | 108.200 MHz |
| Clearance delivery CLD | 127.600 MHz |
| Departure DEP | 32.710 MHz |
| FSS | 122.600 MHz |
| Ground GND | 121.900 MHz |
| MISC | 125.300 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.300 MHz |
| UNICOM UNIC | 122.950 MHz |
Air freight to and from Fairbanks International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Fairbanks through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in United States
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport | ANC | 418 km |
| Juneau International Airport | JNU | 1,001 km |
| Ketchikan International Airport | KTN | 1,373 km |
| Bellingham International Airport | BLI | 2,324 km |
| Seattle Paine Field International Airport | PAE | 2,418 km |
| King County International Airport - Boeing Field | BFI | 2,454 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Fairbanks International Airport?
The IATA code of Fairbanks International Airport is FAI and its ICAO code is PAFA. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Fairbanks International Airport located?
Fairbanks International Airport is in Fairbanks, Alaska, United States, at coordinates 64.8151° N, 147.8560° W and an elevation of 134 m (439 ft).
How far is Fairbanks International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Fairbanks International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 9,636 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 8,621 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 9,038 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 12 h 35 min.
How long is the runway at Fairbanks International Airport?
The longest runway at Fairbanks International Airport is 3,597 m (11,800 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has 4 runways in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Fairbanks International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.