Fairbanks International Airport
PAFA, Fairbanks, AK
- Longest runway
- 02L/20R (11,800 ft)
- Customs
- Yes
About 5 miles to downtown Fairbanks
Fairbanks International airport guide
Private Jet Charter to Fairbanks
Fairbanks International Airport is about 10 minutes from downtown Fairbanks and has customs.
- Main airport
- FAI / PAFA
- Elevation
- 439 ft
- Longest runway
- 02L/20R (11,800 ft)
- Customs
- On field
Flying Private to Fairbanks
The airport has an 11,800-foot runway.
Northern lights in winter and the midnight sun in summer draw visitors.
Fairbanks Airports for Private Jets
Which airport is best depends on where you are going on the ground, the time of day and the aircraft.
Before You Book Fairbanks
The local rules and conditions that affect your aircraft, schedule and price.
Extreme Cold
Winter temperatures can fall far below zero; operators plan for cold-weather operations.
Denali
Denali National Park is about two hours south.
When Demand Peaks in Fairbanks
Book early for these dates. Quieter periods offer the widest choice of aircraft.
- September to April
- Northern lights season.
- June
- Midnight sun.
Flight Times and Prices to Fairbanks
Estimated one-way flight times and prices to FAI for aircraft that fly the trip nonstop. Prices exclude taxes, fees and repositioning. Estimate a different trip
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize jet | Heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (TEB) | 3,249 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 6 hr 55 min$63,500–$97,500 |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 2,443 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 5 hr 15 min$48,000–$73,500 |
| Miami (OPF) | 3,954 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 8 hr 20 min$76,000–$116,500 |
| Dallas (DAL) | 3,060 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 6 hr 30 min$59,500–$91,500 |
| Chicago (MDW) | 2,794 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 6 hr$55,000–$84,500 |
| Houston (HOU) | 3,299 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 7 hr$64,000–$98,000 |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 2,146 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 40 min$42,500–$65,000 |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 2,396 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 5 hr 10 min$47,000–$72,000 |
Best Aircraft for Fairbanks
Super-midsize and heavy jets fly from the Lower 48; light jets connect from Anchorage.
Fairbanks Private Jet Questions
When is the best time to see the northern lights in Fairbanks?
From about late August to April, on clear, dark nights.
How long is a private flight from Anchorage to Fairbanks?
About 55 min in a light jet.
