Is there a ground stop at Fairbanks (FAI) right now?

No. As of Oct 14, 18:17 UTC there is no ground stop at FAI. This page updates every minute.

How often does FAI have ground stops?

GroundStop.app has not recorded a ground stop at FAI in the last 90 days, while 803 were recorded at 66 other airports nationwide.

What causes ground stops at FAI?

Common causes are thunderstorms, low ceilings and visibility, strong winds, high traffic volume, equipment outages and runway closures.

Which air traffic control center handles FAI?

FAI is in the airspace of Anchorage Center (ZAN), one of the US Air Route Traffic Control Centers.

Is weather affecting FAI right now?

There are no weather alerts for the FAI area. Current conditions are LIFR (wind calm · vis 0.75 mi · ceiling 300 ft).

Which airports are near Fairbanks (FAI)?

The closest airports with pages on GroundStop.app are Anchorage Ted Stevens (ANC, 260 mi), Juneau (JNU, 622 mi) and Seattle-Tacoma (SEA, 1,529 mi).

What is the difference between a ground stop and a ground delay program?

A ground stop halts departures to an airport entirely until it is lifted. A ground delay program lets flights depart but assigns them later departure times to meter arrivals.

Fairbanks (FAI) delays and ground stop status

Fairbanks, AK · in Anchorage Center (ZAN) airspace

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There is no ground stop at FAI as of Oct 14, 18:17 UTC.

Fairbanks (FAI, ICAO PAFA) serves Fairbanks, AK and sits in Anchorage Center (ZAN) airspace. Local time there is Wed, 10:41 PM AKDT. GroundStop.app has not recorded a ground stop at FAI in the last 90 days, while 803 ground stops were recorded at 66 other airports nationwide, which puts FAI among the quieter airports.

No ground stop at FAI right now

No ground stops, delay programs or reported delays. Updated Oct 14, 18:17 UTC.

Weather nowLIFRWind calm · Vis 0.75 mi · Ceiling 300 ft

Delay outlook · 12 hLow

Low clouds and poor visibility, including fog right now, could cause delays until 1:00 PM AKDT

Very low clouds or fog right now

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Departures and arrivals

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Weather at FAI

Current conditions and weather alerts

LIFRvery low clouds or visibility

Wind calm · Vis 0.75 mi · Ceiling 300 ft

METAR PAFA 141753Z 00000KT 3/4SM BR OVC003 M02/M02 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP155 T10171017 11006 21017 53016 RVRNO $

Observed Oct 14, 17:53 UTC (PAFA)

No weather alerts for this airport's area.

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Weather briefing

Dense fog and low clouds now, clearing by mid-afternoon

Delays likely

Now: Dense fog with visibility under one mile and a ceiling around 300 feet, with calm winds and freezing-level temperatures near zero.

Later: Fog thins to mist by late morning, with ceilings lifting to about 700 feet and visibility improving. Conditions should be mostly clear by around 3 PM and stay clear into Thursday.

Fog and low clouds may cause flight delays this morning
Conditions should improve after about 1 PM
Clearing expected by around 3 PM

AI-written · may contain mistakes. Written from the latest METAR, TAF and weather alerts. Not for flight planning.

Forecast for FAI

Model forecast in local time (AKDT). For official aviation forecasts, see the TAF.

Next 24 hours

Now31°225%
11 AM34°316%
12 PM36°39%
1 PM38°48%
2 PM40°410%
3 PM40°511%
4 PM41°4G1119%
5 PM38°4G923%
6 PM36°4G1034%
7 PM34°5G1016%
8 PM32°5G1014%
9 PM32°5G1221%
10 PM31°4G1222%
11 PM31°5G1231%
12 AM30°5G1237%
1 AM31°5G1336%
2 AM31°5G1336%
3 AM30°5G1338%
4 AM30°5G1338%
5 AM30°5G1438%
6 AM30°6G1637%
7 AM30°5G1537%
8 AM30°4G1537%
9 AM31°4G1336%

Wind in knots (arrow shows where it blows) · chance of rain or snow

TodayOvercast · 20% · wind to 5 kt29° / 41°
ThuOvercast · 25% · wind to 9 kt30° / 42°
FriOvercast · 80% · wind to 9 kt30° / 37°

Sunrise 8:41 AM Sunset 6:33 PM

TAF summary

Terminal forecast for FAI, valid 14/1800Z to 16/0000Z (UTC)

14/1800Z–2100Z
calm · 6 mi · BKN 700 · mist
IFR
14/1800Z–2000Z · Temporarily
1 mi · OVC 300 · mist
LIFR
14/2100Z–2300Z · From
06003KT · 6+ mi · BKN 1,000
MVFR
14/2300Z–0000Z · From
04005KT · 6+ mi · BKN 3,500
VFR

Decoded table and raw TAF

FAI history, forecast and airspace

Ground stops at FAI

Recorded by GroundStop.app, last 90 days

Last 30 days: 0
Last 90 days: 0
Average length: —
Longest: —

Forecast for FAI (TAF)

Issued 14/1720Z · valid 14/1800Z to 16/0000Z · times are UTC (Z)

When	Change	Category	Wind	Visibility	Clouds	Weather
14/1800Z–2100Z	Base	IFR	calm	6 mi	BKN 700	mist
14/1800Z–2000Z	Temporarily	LIFR	—	1 mi	OVC 300	mist
14/2100Z–2300Z	From	MVFR	06003KT	6+ mi	BKN 1,000	—
14/2300Z–0000Z	From	VFR	04005KT	6+ mi	BKN 3,500	—

TAF PAFA 141720Z 1418/1524 00000KT 6SM BR BKN007 TEMPO 1418/1420 1SM BR OVC003 FM142100 06003KT P6SM BKN010 FM142300 04005KT P6SM BKN035

White outline: Anchorage Center. Open the live map

Other airports in Anchorage Center

ANCAnchorage Ted Stevens JNUJuneau

About Fairbanks

FAI at a glance

IATA / FAA code: FAI
ICAO code: PAFA
Location: Fairbanks, AK, United States
Coordinates: 64.8151° N, 147.8561° W
Time zone: America/Anchorage · now Wed, 10:41 PM AKDT
ATC center (ARTCC): Anchorage Center (ZAN)
Ground stops, last 90 days: 0

Airports near FAI

Straight-line distance from FAI

ANC Anchorage Ted Stevens
Anchorage, AK · live ground stop status · 0 ground stops in 90 days
260 mi
419 km
JNU Juneau
Juneau, AK · live ground stop status · 0 ground stops in 90 days
622 mi
1,001 km
SEA Seattle-Tacoma
Seattle, WA · live ground stop status · 13 ground stops in 90 days
1,529 mi
2,461 km

FAI ground stop FAQ

Is there a ground stop at Fairbanks (FAI) right now?: No. As of Oct 14, 18:17 UTC there is no ground stop at FAI. This page updates every minute.
How often does FAI have ground stops?: GroundStop.app has not recorded a ground stop at FAI in the last 90 days, while 803 were recorded at 66 other airports nationwide.
What causes ground stops at FAI?: Common causes are thunderstorms, low ceilings and visibility, strong winds, high traffic volume, equipment outages and runway closures.
Which air traffic control center handles FAI?: FAI is in the airspace of Anchorage Center (ZAN), one of the US Air Route Traffic Control Centers.
Is weather affecting FAI right now?: There are no weather alerts for the FAI area. Current conditions are LIFR (wind calm · vis 0.75 mi · ceiling 300 ft).
Which airports are near Fairbanks (FAI)?: The closest airports with pages on GroundStop.app are Anchorage Ted Stevens (ANC, 260 mi), Juneau (JNU, 622 mi) and Seattle-Tacoma (SEA, 1,529 mi).
What is the difference between a ground stop and a ground delay program?: A ground stop halts departures to an airport entirely until it is lifted. A ground delay program lets flights depart but assigns them later departure times to meter arrivals.

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