Runway 20 at PAFA is the southbound end at Fairbanks Intl in Fairbanks, Alaska. The opposite end is Runway 02. This end has a magnetic heading of 218°. Runway 20 is 2,900 ft long. Surface is GRVL. Pattern direction is left traffic. No ILS is published for this runway end.
PAFA is Fairbanks Intl in Fairbanks, Alaska. Field elevation is 439 ft MSL. Threshold elevation for Runway 20 is 433.6 ft MSL. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement for current NOTAM and runway condition before departure.
Wind component for Runway 20
Based on the current METAR wind at PAFA.
- Headwind
- -3.7 kt
- Crosswind
- 4.7 kt LEFT
- Rel. angle
- 128°
- Favorability
- challenging
Pattern entry · RWY 02
LEFT TRAFFICTraffic pattern · Runway 20
LEFT-hand pattern on the south/east side. Tower-controlled. Follow ATC instructions for pattern entry.
- Upwind: climb runway heading 203°M
- Crosswind: turn left to 113°M
- Downwind: parallel runway, opposite direction (23°M)
- Base: perpendicular to runway
- Final: align with 203°M for Runway 20
Frequently asked questions
What is the heading of runway 20 at PAFA?
Runway 20 at PAFA has a magnetic heading of 218°.
What is the length of runway 20 at PAFA?
Runway 20 is 2,900 ft long.
What is the surface of runway 20 at PAFA?
The surface is GRVL.
Is runway 20 at PAFA left or right traffic?
Runway 20 uses left traffic.
Does runway 20 have an ILS approach at PAFA?
No ILS is published for Runway 20.
What is the opposite end of runway 20 at PAFA?
The opposite end is Runway 02.