Transient Aircraft Parking / AirPark Camping
Floatplanes at FAI.
©Photo courtesy of Hugh Rose
Transient Aircraft Parking
Wheel and ski transient parking is available in Rows 10 - 13 of the paved parking ramp in front of the Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT). Transient float spaces are available on the northeast end of the Float Pond, 160 - 163.
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AirPark
Fairbanks International Airport has an AirPark located northeast of the Ski Strip and is accessed via Float Pond Road between Taxiway Delta and North Bypass Rd. It opens for the summer season mid-May through September, depending on the weather.
This facility is available for use by fly-in transient light aircraft users, their passengers and invited guests, airport tenant organized group functions, or other special events with prior coordination and approval through the FAI concessionaire, Republic Parking, 907.455-4571. Pilots may stay for a maximum duration of 14 days. Commercial use of the AirPark is strictly prohibited.
Air Camping Park Facilities.
©Photo courtesy of Dean Baxter
The AirPark provides; 15 aircraft tie-down spaces, which include a campsite for 1 tent at each Tiedown location; 1 covered pavilion; BBQ pits; cellphone charging station, and restrooms with showers. The shower facility closes just after Labor Day; however, additional facilities are located at base of the ATCT.
The AirPark pavilion may be reserved for aviation functions by contacting Republic Parking at (907) 455-4571 for scheduling and approval.
- Rules for Use of AirPark Facilities (OpOrd 5.5)
Fees
Transient aircraft parking fees are $10.00 per day for Paved and Float Pond spaces, and $15.00 per day for Paved spaces with electricity. Rows 10-13 are designated Transient Rows. AirPark spaces are $10.00 per day, including the day of arrival and the day of departure for a maximum of 14-day stay.
Payment envelopes and collection boxes are located in the Pilot's Lounge at the base of the ATCT, at the south end of the Float Pond, or in the AirPark (payment receipts to be placed on campsite post).
Contact
Republic / Aurora Parking System of Alaska
Del Watkins, Manager
6470 Old Airport Road
907-455-4571
Fax: 907-455-4572
del.waitkins@reimaginedparking.com
