Why go
- City in Alaska, United States.
- Served by Metro Field (MTX).
History
Fairbanks is a home rule city and the borough seat of the Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska, United States. Fairbanks is the largest city in the interior region of Alaska and the second most populous city in the state. The 2020 census put the population of the city proper at 32,515 and the population of the Fairbanks North Star Borough at 95,655, making it the second most populous metropolitan area in Alaska, after Anchorage. The Metropolitan Statistical Area encompasses all of the Fairbanks North Star Borough and is the northernmost metropolitan statistical area in the United States, located 196 miles by road south of the Arctic Circle.
Where to stay
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 4 airlines, 19 direct destinations
- Astral Aviation 8V (CNC, PAG) · 9 routes: Allakaket, Anaktuvuk Pass, Bettles, Fort Yukon, Galena, KBC, Lake Minchumina, Ruby, TAL
- Era Alaska 7H (BE1, DH8, CNC) · 5 routes: Anchorage, Deadhorse, Fort Yukon*, Galena, Ruby*
- Alaska Airlines AS (737-800, 73Q, 737-900, 73J, 737-700) · 3 routes: Anchorage, Deadhorse, Seattle
- 40-Mile Air Q5 (CNA) · 1 route: HKB
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Metro Field (MTX); 33 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: FAI has direct flights to 19 destinations on 4 airlines (incl. Fort Yukon, Anchorage, Bettles, Deadhorse, Galena…).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Fairbanks, Alaska. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.