PAFA · Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks International Airport
PAFAMarch 25, 2026 · KMHT-0625
Operational Summary
- User Fee
- Unknown
- Office Hours
- Daily08:00-16:00
Alaska Time
- Service Hours
- Daily08:00-16:00
Alaska Time
- Parking
- Alaska Aerofuel
- Permission to Land
- Required
- After Hours
- By Request
Parking and Inspection
Where to Park
Alaska Aerofuel
Customs ramp by Gate 6
CBP Fairbanks Airport Office
Federal Inspection Station (FIS)
Park on the Customs ramp by Gate 6 or at the Alaska Aerofuel FBO.
Inspection Process
- Aircraft should park on the Customs ramp located by Gate 6 or at the Alaska Aerofuel FBO.
- The aircraft control tower can direct you in if needed.
- A CBP Officer will meet the aircraft on the ramp to begin the inspection.
- Be prepared to present passports, visas, pilot’s license, medical certificate, aircraft registration, and user fee decal (if appropriate).
- Regulated waste/garbage will be collected by CBP from the aircraft crew.
- Passengers can depart directly from FIS at the conclusion of their inspection.
Procedures
Permission to Land
Park at Customs ramp by Gate 6 or at Alaska Aerofuel; tower can direct; CBP meets aircraft.
Appointment
Required- After hours service is by appointment only.
- All requests must have confirmation from a Fairbanks Officer during regular office hours.
- In the event of an emergency, please call the CBP Anchorage office at (907) 271-6313 ext. 0. NOTE: For further detailed information regarding national GA processing standards and procedures, please refer to the CBP Private Aircraft Arrival Information Document or contact GAsupport@cbp.dhs.gov June 3, 2025 Publication Number PAFA-0625 Fairbanks International Airport
Departure
Commercial operators must obtain outbound clearance from CBP.
Operator Highlights
- Permission to land required ≥2 hours prior; +/-30 min tolerance.
- After-hours service by appointment only.
- Parking at Alaska Aerofuel or Customs ramp Gate 6.
- CBP meets aircraft on ramp.
- CBP collects regulated waste.
Contacts and Location
Customs Loaction Map
6540 Airport WaySuite 13Fairbanks, AK 99709Loading location map...
Related Resources for PAFA
Hours and Availability
Office Hours
- Daily08:00-16:00
Alaska Time
Source Wording
7 days, 08:00-16:00
Service Hours
- Daily08:00-16:00
Alaska Time
Source Wording
Entrance/clearance: 7 days, 08:00-16:00
Availability
By Request
After-hours service by appointment only; requests require confirmation during regular hours.
- After-hours requests must be confirmed during regular office hours.
Remarks
- After hours service is by appointment only.
- All requests must have confirmation from a Fairbanks Officer during regular office hours.
- In the event of an emergency, please call the CBP Anchorage office at (907) 271-6313 ext. 0. NOTE: For further detailed information regarding national GA processing standards and procedures, please refer to the CBP Private Aircraft Arrival Information Document or contact GAsupport@cbp.dhs.gov June 3, 2025 Publication Number PAFA-0625 Fairbanks International Airport
Detected Topics
- After Hours
- FBO Coordination
- Usda Waste
- Landing Rights
- Outbound Clearance
- Passenger Processing
Nearby Customs Airports Within 250 NM
Original Content
General Aviation Airport Fact Sheet Fairbanks International Airport (PAFA) 6540 Airport Way, Suite 13, Fairbanks, AK 99709 Regular Office Hours 7 days per week, 0800-1600 Alaska Time (AK) Contact Information (907) 474-0307 CBP Fairbanks Airport Office (907) 474-1025 CBP Fairbanks Airport Office #2 fairbankscbp@cbp.dhs.gov Hours of Service for Entrance and Clearance Inspection services for the entrance/ arrival of aircraft at Fairbanks International Airport are available seven days per week, 0800-1600 in accordance with the port’s permission to land procedures. Commercial aircraft operators departing the U.S. must obtain an outbound clearance by contacting CBP directly. Permission to Land Procedures Pilots must secure permission to land by contacting CBP prior to departure from the foreign port or place and at least two hours in advance of the anticipated arrival time at Fairbanks International Airport. Permission to land is granted with a tolerance of (+/-) 30 minutes. If your ETA deviates outside these parameters, previously granted permission(s) are invalid and you must contact CBP to re-secure permission to land. Inspection Process • Aircraft should park on the Customs ramp located by Gate 6 or at the Alaska Aerofuel FBO. • The aircraft control tower can direct you in if needed. • A CBP Officer will meet the aircraft on the ramp to begin the inspection. • Be prepared to present passports, visas, pilot’s license, medical certificate, aircraft registration, and user fee decal (if appropriate). • Regulated waste/garbage will be collected by CBP from the aircraft crew. • Passengers can depart directly from FIS at the conclusion of their inspection. Special Procedures/Miscellaneous • After hours service is by appointment only. • All requests must have confirmation from a Fairbanks Officer during regular office hours. • In the event of an emergency, please call the CBP Anchorage office at (907) 271-6313 ext. 0. NOTE: For further detailed information regarding national GA processing standards and procedures, please refer to the CBP Private Aircraft Arrival Information Document or contact GAsupport@cbp.dhs.gov June 3, 2025 Publication Number PAFA-0625 Fairbanks International Airport
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