Ladd Army Airfield (PAFB)
Medium airport · Fairbanks, Alaska, United States
Airport data
| Name | Ladd Army Airfield |
|---|---|
| ICAO | PAFB |
| IATA | FBK |
| Elevation | 454 ft (138 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 64°50'15" W 147°36'50" 64.83750, -147.61400 |
| Location | Fairbanks, Alaska, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 8,575 ft (2614 m) | 150 ft | ASPH-CONC | No |
Ladd Army Airfield at a glance
Ladd Army Airfield is a medium airport in Fairbanks, Alaska, United States, known to airline systems as FBK. The field elevation of 454 ft (138 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at PAFB are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 07/25, offers 8,575 ft (2614 m) of asph-conc surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for PAFB shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Ladd Army Airfield
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fairbanks International Airport | PAFA | 12 km (6 NM) |
| Eielson Air Force Base | PAEI | 31 km (17 NM) |
| Nenana Municipal Airport | PANN | 76 km (41 NM) |
| Clear Airport | PACL | 93 km (50 NM) |
| Allen Army Airfield | PABI | 131 km (71 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Ladd Army Airfield
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 454 ft field elevation of Ladd Army Airfield can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Ladd Army Airfield
What is the ICAO code of Ladd Army Airfield?
The ICAO identifier of Ladd Army Airfield is PAFB, and its IATA code is FBK. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Ladd Army Airfield above sea level?
Ladd Army Airfield sits at an elevation of 454 feet (138 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Ladd Army Airfield located?
The airport lies at 64.8375, -147.6140 — in Fairbanks, Alaska, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Fairbanks International Airport, about 12 km away.
Does PAFB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for PAFB appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Ladd Army Airfield?
Ladd Army Airfield has one runway. The longest, 07/25, measures 8,575 ft (2614 m) with a ASPH-CONC surface.