PAFA · Fairbanks, Alaska

Fairbanks International Airport

PAFA

June 1, 2026 · KMHT-0626

Operational Summary

U.S. Customs Service
Yes
User Fee
Unknown
Office Hours
  • Daily08:00-16:00

Alaska Time

Service Hours
  • Daily08:00-16:00

Alaska Time

Parking
FBO
Permission to Land
Required

Parking and Inspection

Where to Park

FBO

No structured parking facility has been extracted yet.

Aircraft should park on the Customs ramp located by Gate 6 or at the Alaska Aerofuel FBO. A CBP Officer will meet the aircraft on the ramp to begin the inspection.

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

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.

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 1, 2026 Publication Number PAFA-0626 Fairbanks International Airport

Departure

  • 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.
  • 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 1, 2026 Publication Number PAFA-0626 Fairbanks International Airport 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.

Operator Highlights

Contacts and Location

Customs Location Map

No structured customs or parking address has been extracted yet.

Hours and Availability

Office Hours

  • Daily08:00-16:00

Alaska Time

Source Wording

7 days per week, 0800-1600 Alaska Time (AK)

Service Hours

  • Daily08:00-16:00

Alaska Time

Source Wording

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.

Availability

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 1, 2026 Publication Number PAFA-0626 Fairbanks International Airport

Detected Topics

  • After Hours
  • FBO Coordination
  • Usda Waste

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 
PAFA_GAP@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 1, 2026 Publication Number PAFA-0626 
Fairbanks International Airport

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