Can a ATR 42-600 land at PAFA?

Yes -- the ATR 42-600 typically requires ~3500 ft TOD at sea level. With PAFA's 434 ft field elevation, expect ~3682 ft. Most PAFA runways accommodate this aircraft.

What's the fuel availability at PAFA for a ATR 42-600?

Jet A is widely available at PAFA. Several FBOs typically compete on price -- compare at major chains like Signature, Atlantic, or Million Air.

Flying a ATR 42-600 into Fairbanks International Airport

PAFA / FAI · Fairbanks, United States

By Renzo, CPL

Field Elevation

434 ft

Aircraft Range

735 NM

Cruise Speed

275 kt

Runway Requirements

The ATR 42-600 is a turboprop aircraft (MTOW 18,600 kg). At sea level under standard conditions, expect approximately 3,500 ft takeoff distance. Always cross-reference your specific aircraft POH performance charts and current weather for actual TOD/LDR.

→ Number of runways at PAFA: 2
→ Coordinates: 64.8151, -147.8561
→ Type rating required

Approach Considerations

→Approach plates: Reference current Jeppesen or FAA charts before each flight. ILS, RNAV (GPS), and visual approaches typically available depending on runway. Check NOTAMs for outages.
→Wake turbulence: Stay alert for wake turbulence from preceding heavy aircraft, especially at major airports like PAFA.

Common Considerations

Interior Alaska airport with extreme temperature variations and bush flying training opportunities. For the ATR 42-600, the most relevant factors are runway length sufficiency, density altitude impact at field elevation 434 ft, and single-runway pattern management.

Fuel Availability

Jet A is universally available at PAFA. The ATR 42-600 burns approximately 1375 pph at cruise — multiple FBOs typically compete on pricing.

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