Runway 02 at PAFA is the northbound end at Fairbanks Intl in Fairbanks, Alaska. The opposite end is Runway 20. This runway end has a magnetic heading of 038°. It is 2,900 ft long and 75 ft wide. Surface is gravel. Pattern direction is left traffic, which is the standard pattern direction for this end. No ILS is published for Runway 02.
Field elevation at PAFA is 439 ft MSL. Threshold elevation for Runway 02 is 433 ft MSL. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement and the published IAP for current runway data. Check NOTAMs and runway condition before departure.
Wind component for Runway 02
Based on the current METAR wind at PAFA.
- Headwind
- 3.7 kt
- Crosswind
- 4.7 kt RIGHT
- Rel. angle
- 52°
- Favorability
- good
Pattern entry · RWY 02
LEFT TRAFFICTraffic pattern · Runway 02
LEFT-hand pattern on the north/west side. Tower-controlled. Follow ATC instructions for pattern entry.
- Upwind: climb runway heading 23°M
- Crosswind: turn left to 293°M
- Downwind: parallel runway, opposite direction (203°M)
- Base: perpendicular to runway
- Final: align with 23°M for Runway 02
Frequently asked questions
What is the heading of runway 02 at PAFA?
Runway 02 at PAFA has a magnetic heading of 038°. That is the published heading for this runway end.
Is runway 02 at PAFA left or right traffic?
Runway 02 uses left traffic. That is the standard pattern direction given for this end.
What is the length of runway 02 at PAFA?
Runway 02 is 2,900 ft long. The width is 75 ft.
What is the surface of runway 02 at PAFA?
The surface is gravel. No other surface detail is provided in the facts.
Does runway 02 have an ILS approach at PAFA?
No ILS is published for Runway 02 at PAFA. Use the published IAP for current approach information.
What is the opposite end of runway 02 at PAFA?
The opposite end is Runway 20. Runway 02 is the reciprocal end at Fairbanks Intl.