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Fairbanks International (FAI)
Fairbanks, AK · ICAO PAFA
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- FAA status now
- No delays
- Temperature
- 35°F
- Observed 10/30/2026, 5:53 PM AKDT
- On-time arrivals, Aug 2026
- 77.9%
- 420 scheduled arrivals
- Canceled departures, Aug 2026
- 0.5%
Is FAI delayed right now?
Airport-wide delays, ground stops and closures from the FAA
No FAA-reported delays, ground stops or closures right now
FAA status as of 10/30/2026, 6:43 PM AKDT. It covers the airport as a whole, not individual flights.
Weather at FAI
Latest airport observation (METAR) from the National Weather Service
- Temperature
- 35°F
- Dew point
- 32°F
- Wind
- From the NE at 5 mph
- Visibility
- 10+ miles
- Lowest cloud ceiling
- 7,000 ft
- Pressure
- 29.12 inHg
- Flight category
- VFR (visual flight rules)
Observed 10/30/2026, 5:53 PM AKDT at PAFA (FAI). Raw report: METAR PAFA 310153Z 04004KT 10SM SCT055 BKN070 BKN100 02/00 A2912 RMK AO2 RAE06 SLP869 P0000 T00170000
FAI on-time arrivals by month
Share of scheduled arrivals that landed less than 15 minutes late. Canceled and diverted flights count as late.
August 2025 to August 2026. Only airlines that report to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics are included. Months with fewer than 30 flights are left out.
Airlines at FAI, August 2026
Departures by reporting airline
| Airline | Departures | Left on time | Canceled | Avg. delay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Airlines Inc. (AS) | 274 | 82.1% | 0.7% | 9 min |
| Delta Air Lines Inc. (DL) | 85 | 70.6% | 0.0% | 13 min |
| United Air Lines Inc. (UA) | 62 | 51.6% | 0.0% | 47 min |
Average delay is the total minutes late divided by all flights that operated, including flights that left early or on time. Fewer than 30 flights shows as Not reported.
Average fare from FAI
Domestic itineraries, Q2 2026
$514.93 compared with $445.26 nationwide, -1.2% from a year earlier.
Bureau of Transportation Statistics, 10% ticket sample. Compare airports
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Frequently asked questions
- Is FAI airport delayed today?
- As of 10/30/2026, 6:43 PM AKDT, the FAA reports no airport-wide delays, ground stops or closures at FAI. Individual flights can still be late, so check with your airline.
- What is the on-time rate at FAI?
- In August 2026, 77.9% of 420 scheduled arrivals at FAI landed less than 15 minutes late, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics.
- Which airlines fly from FAI?
- In August 2026, reporting airlines at FAI included Alaska Airlines Inc, Delta Air Lines Inc, United Air Lines Inc. Other airlines may also serve the airport.
- How long is the longest runway at FAI?
- The longest runway at Fairbanks International is runway 02L/20R, 11,800 feet long, according to FAA records.
Source: FAA National Airspace System Status, FAA NASR, NOAA Aviation Weather Center, Bureau of Transportation Statistics