Be advised beginning Sunday, October 19 at 0600Z, Fairbanks Air Traffic Control Tower/TRACON will temporarily cease air traffic control services from 10:00 PM Local to 6:00 AM Local until further advised.

During this closure, the PAFA Class D airspace will remain in effect; however, Class D air traffic services will not be available. In accordance with 14 CFR 91.129(a), ATC will not require aircraft to establish or maintain two-way radio communication within the PAFA Class D airspace during this period.

Terminal Radar Service Area (TRSA) services will be unavailable during the closure.

The Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF) will be 118.3 MHz.

FAI ASOS is unavailable during closure times. Weather observations and reporting services will be available by contacting Fairbanks Flight Service on 122.2 MHz or 124.1MHz, or (907) 474-0137, or (866) 248-6516, or the Fairbanks Aviation Weather Observer's Office (907) 458-3708, or the Alaska Aviation Weather Office (907) 266-5110, or Anchorage Center on 120.9 MHz. 

VFR traffic arriving/departing PAFA should maintain heightened awareness for large and heavy turbojet aircraft and equipment/personnel operating on the movement areas.

IFR traffic arriving PAFA should report IFR cancellation with Fairbanks Flight Service on frequency 122.2 MHz or 124.1MHz.

Pilots requesting an IFR/SVFR clearance on the ground should contact Flight Service on 122.2 MHz or 124.1MHz, or (907) 474-0137, or (866) 248-6516.

Pilots should expect to receive a Hold for Release with their IFR clearance and should contact Fairbanks Flight Service on 122.2 MHz or 124.1MHz to obtain an IFR release.

Pilots requesting an IFR/SVFR clearance in the air should contact Anchorage Center on 120.9 MHz or 133.1 MHz.

RVR is unusable when the control tower is closed.

Pilot-controlled lighting will be unavailable. Approach lighting will be preset to the highest intensity warranted by conditions forecast in the TAF, adjustments to the approach lights will be unavailable. However, adjustments to airfield lighting can be requested on CTAF with Airport Operations. 

Please check associated NOTAMs regularly for up-to-date information.

For any operational questions or concerns: during regular business hours contact Fairbanks Tower at (907) 474-0050. After hours, contact the Anchorage Center Watch Desk at (907) 269-1103.