Fort Yukon Airport

FYU · PFYU · Fort Yukon, AK · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
447 ft MSL
Longest runway
5,000 ft 04/22
Runway
1
Mag var
20E

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 01:06 AM
EventLocal (AKDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
02:19 AM10:19Z
Sunrise04:32 AM12:32Z
Sunset11:00 PM07:00Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
01:06 AM09:06Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
01:06 AM → 02:19 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
12:00 AM → 03:32 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 130°downwind 040°base 310°final 220°45° entry2204

RWY 22LEFT traffic

Heading
220° mag · 240° true
Dimensions
5,000 × 100 ft
TPA
1,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
GRVL-DIRT
Lights
VASI (3°) + MALSF
CTAF
122.5

Enter the left downwind (heading 040°) on the 45° at 1,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 22
Threshold elev
447 ft
Approach obstacle
Brush, 2 ft, 0 ft from threshold, 225 ft L of centerline
Threshold crossing height
27 ft
TDZ elevation
447 ft

Condition: Good. Edge lights: Med.

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Before taxi

“Fort Yukon”
ASOS/AWOS
125.8

Taxi & takeoff

“Fort Yukon”
CTAF
122.5

Also

Flight service
122.05 135.0 LOW/HIGH
By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
225.4FORT YUKON RCAG (LOW/HIGH)

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Nearby navigation aids

FYU 114.40
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
FYU · Fort Yukon VORTAC 114.40 · 91X High r084° / 0.7 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport
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Minimums

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Airport info

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Airport information

ICAO / IATA
PFYU / FYU
Coordinates
66.5717, -145.2500
Elevation
447 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
20E
Sectional chart
FAIRBANKS
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Airspace
Class E
Weather station
AWOS-3P · 125.8 · ☎ 907-621-7612
ARTCC
ANCHORAGE (ZAN)
Flight service (FSS)
FAIRBANKS · 122.05 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
FSS outlet
RCO → Fairbanks Radio (24)
NOTAM facility
FYU
Attendance
UNATNDD
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Airport phone
907-474-0788
Activated
1947/09
Distance from city
0 N

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT MALSF RWY 22; VASI RWY 04 & 22; MIRL RWY 04/22 - CTAF.; LINE OF SIGHT BTN RWY THRS & WATERLANE NA; MON CTAF SPCLY BFR DEP.; SNOW REMOVAL OPS MNT CTAF.; WX OBS CALLSIGN FORT YUKON WX - CTAF OR 907-662-2948 FM 0700-1900. on 122.5Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 04: VASI · 22: VASI + MALSF.

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.

Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
ALASKA DOT&PF NORTHERN REGION
2301 PEGER RD, FAIRBANKS, AK
907-451-5280
Manager
JASON LUDINGTON
2301 PEGER RD, FAIRBANKS, AK
907-451-5280
Remarks FAA · 11 notes

General

  • FLOAT PLANE OPS DO NOT CROSS RWY 04/22. TFC PAT FOR HOSPITAL LAKE RMN NW OF ARPT.
  • LINE OF SIGHT BTN RWY THRS & WATERLANE NA; MON CTAF SPCLY BFR DEP.
  • SNOW REMOVAL OPS MNT CTAF.
  • RWY COND UNMNT; RCMD VISUAL INSP BFR LNDG.
  • SUAIS - 125.3/126.3/1-800-758-8723.
  • WX OBS CALLSIGN FORT YUKON WX - CTAF OR 907-662-2948 FM 0700-1900.
  • BIRDS INVOF LANDFILL 1/4 MI NW OF RWY.
  • WX CAMERA AVBL ON INTERNET AT HTTPS://WEATHERCAMS.FAA.GOV
  • TWY C REFLECTORS 36 IN; UNLGT; CLSD DURG WINTER.

Runways

  • DEP COMMENCE AT DTHR.

Lighting

  • ACTVT MALSF RWY 22; VASI RWY 04 & 22; MIRL RWY 04/22 - CTAF.
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About PFYU

Fort Yukon Airport (FYU · PFYU) is an airport in Fort Yukon, AK, at 447 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 5,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for PFYU, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does PFYU have a control tower?

No. Fort Yukon Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at PFYU?

Fort Yukon Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 5,000 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is PFYU?

Fort Yukon Airport is in Fort Yukon, AK, at an elevation of 447 ft MSL. Coordinates: 66.5717, -145.2500.

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