Ladd Army Airfield

PAFB / FBK

Fairbanks, US

Last Updated
Sep 16, 02:55 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
02:55Z
🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
12°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 7°C
4kt
170°
10 SM
Visibility
5,000ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
29.69
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR PAFB 160255Z 17004KT 10SM FEW040 BKN050 OVC200 12/07 A2969 RMK AO2A SLP062 T01150070 55001

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 454ft
FEW 4,000ft AGL
BKN 5,000ft AGL
OVC 20,000ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
4,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,454ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
5,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,454ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
20,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
20,454ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
29.69 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
29.24 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (454 ft)
Pressure Alt
684 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: 433 ft
ISA Deviation: -2.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF PAFB 152200Z 1522/1704 VRB03KT 9999 FEW018 SCT021 BKN180 QNH2966INS BECMG 1602/1603 VRB06KT 8000 BR VCSH SCT025 OVC050 620554 QNH2969INS TEMPO 1603/1607 6000 -RA BR BKN025 OVC040 BECMG 1611/1612 05005KT 9999 NSW SCT050 BKN080 620802 QNH2971INS TX14/1523Z TN06/1614Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
03:08Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 3kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 18,000ft
11:00Z BECMG
+8h
VFR 50° 5kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 8,000ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
AFB
07 ✈️
25

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 07/25
Active: 07
8,575 ft 150 ft ASPH-CONC 89°
↓ 0.7kt ↔ 3.9kt
100° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Ladd Army Airfield - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: PAFB
IATA Code: FBK
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 454 ft MSL

Location

City: Fairbanks
Country: US
Latitude: 64.837502°
Longitude: -147.613998°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT10

Runway Information

Runway 07/25
Length: 8,575 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASPH-CONC
ILS: No

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Airport operational data

• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
• Fuel services available

About Ladd Army Airfield

Ladd Army Airfield (PAFB/FBK) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Fairbanks, US. The facility operates at an elevation of 454 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 1 runway (07/25) with ASPH-CONC surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.