Runway 02W at PAFA is the water runway end at Fairbanks Intl in Fairbanks, Alaska. The opposite end is 20W. This end has a magnetic heading of 038°. Length is 5,400 ft. Surface is water. Pattern direction is left traffic. No ILS is published for 02W. The field elevation at PAFA is 439 ft MSL. Threshold elevation for 02W is 423.4 ft MSL. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement for current NOTAM and runway condition before departure.
Wind component for Runway 02W
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 02W
LEFT TRAFFICTraffic pattern · Runway 02W
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 02W
Frequently asked questions
What is the heading of runway 02W at PAFA?
Runway 02W has a magnetic heading of 038°. That is the published heading for this end.
What is the length of runway 02W at Fairbanks Intl?
Runway 02W is 5,400 ft long. Width is 100 ft.
What is the surface of runway 02W at PAFA?
The surface is water. This is the published surface for runway 02W.
Is runway 02W at PAFA left or right traffic?
Runway 02W uses left traffic. That is the standard pattern direction in the facts provided.
Does runway 02W have an ILS approach at PAFA?
No ILS is published for runway 02W. Check the published IAP for current approach information.
What is the opposite end of runway 02W at Fairbanks Intl?
The opposite end is 20W. Runway 02W and 20W are the paired ends for this runway.