Airport
Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
Fairbanks International Airport is the main gateway to Fairbanks and Interior Alaska, connecting travelers to Denali National Park and communities across the Arctic region. Compare transfer options to downtown Fairbanks, Denali, Chena Hot Springs and nearby areas.
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About Fairbanks International Airport
Fairbanks International Airport is the main airport serving Fairbanks and Interior Alaska. Opened in 1951 and with its passenger terminal completed in 1954, it has grown into a key gateway for domestic aviation and a notable refueling stop for international cargo flights.
Located about 4 miles (7 km) west of downtown Fairbanks near the confluence of the Chena and Tanana Rivers, the airport connects travelers to communities across Alaska and to destinations in the Lower 48. It also serves as a practical starting point for visitors heading to Denali National Park, the North Slope and other Interior Alaska destinations.
A single passenger terminal handles airline operations, with Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines among the carriers serving the airport. Ground transportation options include MACS Transit public buses, taxis, airport shuttles and in-terminal rental cars, while Airport Way provides a direct road link to the city.
Passenger facilities include restaurants, a gift shop, ATMs, free Wi-Fi, a nursing station and accessibility services, making the airport a convenient gateway for travelers arriving in the Fairbanks region.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Fairbanks International Airport operates passenger flights through a single passenger terminal. The terminal includes concourses used for airline operations, with Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines among the carriers serving the airport.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Fairbanks International Airport
Transfers
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Car Rental
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Bus & Group Transfers
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