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Fairbanks International Airport runways

Fairbanks International Airport (FAI · PAFA) in Fairbanks, AK has 4 runways , the longest 02L/20R at 11,800 ft (gravel, asphalt, water). Dimensions, headings, lighting, and instrument approaches for each below.

Runway 02/20

2,900 ft × 75 ft · Gravel
02
Heading
023° mag · 38° true
Threshold elev
433 ft
Traffic pattern
Left
20
Heading
203° mag · 218° true
Threshold elev
434 ft
Traffic pattern
Left

Runway 02L/20R

11,800 ft × 150 ft · Asphalt (Good)

Edge lights: High.

02L
Heading
023° mag · 38° true
Threshold elev
436 ft
Markings
precision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Approach lights
ALSF2
Instrument landing
ILS/DME · CAT IIIB · LOC 109.1 (CNA) · GS 3.00°
Traffic pattern
Left
Displaced threshold
750 ft
20R
Heading
203° mag · 218° true
Threshold elev
439 ft
Markings
precision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Approach lights
MALSR
Instrument landing
ILS/DME · CAT I · LOC 110.3 (FAI) · GS 3.00°
Traffic pattern
Left
Displaced threshold
750 ft

Runway 02R/20L

4,510 ft × 75 ft · Asphalt (Good)

Edge lights: Med.

02R
Heading
023° mag · 38° true
Threshold elev
434 ft
Markings
nonprecision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Traffic pattern
Right
20L
Heading
203° mag · 218° true
Threshold elev
435 ft
Markings
nonprecision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Traffic pattern
Left

Runway 02W/20W

5,400 ft × 100 ft · Water
02W
Heading
023° mag · 38° true
Threshold elev
423 ft
Markings
BUOY
Traffic pattern
Left
20W
Heading
203° mag · 218° true
Threshold elev
423 ft
Markings
BUOY
Traffic pattern
Left

Runway data from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources.