Flights to Fairbanks (Fairbanks - FAI)

Fairbanks International Airport Address

Phone Number: (907) 474-2523

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Fairbanks, Alaska is a large city that truly delivers the Alaskan experience. Huge snow covered peaks are viewed in the distance, while the city offers shopping, dining, and many activities. Fairbanks International Airport is located about three miles from the city center on almost 3,500 acres of land. With two asphalt runways, one gravel runway, and one water landing area for seaplanes, Fairbanks International Airport is a little different from the norm. Plans are to improve the current terminal by adding one new passenger boarding bridge and updating the terminal with more modern amenities. Currently, the airport sees around 400,000 passengers every year, and estimates are that this number will increase to 550,000 within the next decade.

Fairbanks International Airport hopes to have the project completed in 2009. For now passengers may want to plan for delays in the ticketing lobby because the lines for check-in and baggage screening confuse some passengers. Also, one area of the short-term lot is under construction and closed to cars until September/October 2007. Fairbanks International Airport sees a good mix of charter, cargo, and regular air traffic. Alaska Airlines is the airport's main carrier, but other airlines do use the airport.

Directions to Fairbanks International Airport

Fairbanks International Airport is not too far from Highway 3 (Robert Mitchell Expressway). Those coming from the south will take Highway 3 towards Fairbanks. Take the Airport Way exit and follow signs to the terminal.

Drivers who are coming from the north should take Highway 2 through Fairbanks. Take the Highway 3 exit in South Fairbanks and head south on Highway 3. Take the Airport Way exit and follow signs to the terminal.

For those heading to the airport from downtown, the Johansen Expressway is a good choice. Turn onto either University Avenue or Peger Road to Airport Way. Turn right onto Airport Way and follow signs to the airport.

Main Terminal

The Fairbanks International Airport terminal is undergoing redevelopment. For now the existing terminal is fully operational, but over the next couple of years, certain sections of the building will be torn down and operations will begin moving in to the new building. There are a restaurant and lounge on the second floor of the terminal after the security checkpoints where passengers can wait for their flights. Also, those needing cash will find the two ATMs to be very handy.

Currently, the airport offers flights with Air North, Alaska Airlines, Arctic Circle Air, Bettles Air, BP/Conaco Phillips Charter, Condor, Delta (Summer only), Era, Frontier, Northwest (Summer only), and PenAir. Flights go to and/or from Anchorage, Barrow, Barter Island, Dawson, Fort Yukon, Galena, Kotzebue, Kuparuk, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Nome, Oakland, Old Crow, Portland, Prospect Creek, Prudhoe Bay, Ruby, Salt Lake City, San Francisco, San Jose, Seattle, Vancouver, and Whitehorse.

Terminal Maps

There are currently no quality terminal maps during the renovations, but passengers can look at the construction plans to see what is open and what areas are closed. Construction Phases

Additionally, the FAA has an airport map. It is a little fuzzy, but it gives a good idea on the roadways and building set up.

Terminal Map

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