Fort Yukon Airport (PFYU)
Medium airport · Fort Yukon, Alaska, United States
Airport data
| Name | Fort Yukon Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | PFYU |
| IATA | FYU |
| Elevation | 433 ft (132 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 66°34'18" W 145°14'60" 66.57165, -145.24999 |
| Location | Fort Yukon, Alaska, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 5,000 ft (1524 m) | 100 ft | GRVL-G | No |
Fort Yukon Airport at a glance
Fort Yukon Airport is a medium airport in Fort Yukon, Alaska, United States, known to airline systems as FYU. The field elevation of 433 ft (132 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at PFYU are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 04/22, offers 5,000 ft (1524 m) of grvl-g surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04 points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for PFYU 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 Fort Yukon Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Arctic Village Airport | PARC | 172 km (93 NM) |
| Ladd Army Airfield | PAFB | 221 km (119 NM) |
| Eielson Air Force Base | PAEI | 228 km (123 NM) |
| Fairbanks International Airport | PAFA | 229 km (124 NM) |
| Nenana Municipal Airport | PANN | 285 km (154 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Fort Yukon Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 433 ft field elevation of Fort Yukon Airport 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 Fort Yukon Airport
What is the ICAO code of Fort Yukon Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Fort Yukon Airport is PFYU, and its IATA code is FYU. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Fort Yukon Airport above sea level?
Fort Yukon Airport sits at an elevation of 433 feet (132 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Fort Yukon Airport located?
The airport lies at 66.5717, -145.2500 — in Fort Yukon, Alaska, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Arctic Village Airport, about 172 km away.
Does PFYU publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for PFYU 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 Fort Yukon Airport?
Fort Yukon Airport has one runway. The longest, 04/22, measures 5,000 ft (1524 m) with a GRVL-G surface.