MTX · small airport

Metro Field

Fairbanks, United States

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Metro Field

Fairbanks, United States

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Small general aviation field serving the Fairbanks, Alaska area.

Location

Fairbanks, United States

Metro Field (MTX) is a small general aviation airport located in Fairbanks, Alaska, United States. It serves primarily private and light aircraft operations rather than scheduled commercial airline service. The airport operates in the challenging subarctic environment typical of interior Alaska, where extreme cold temperatures and short winter daylight hours present unique operational considerations for pilots and aircraft.

Notable facts

›Located in Fairbanks, Alaska, in the interior subarctic region of the state.
›Serves general aviation and private aircraft rather than scheduled commercial flights.
›Operates under the IATA code MTX and ICAO code MTF.
›Fairbanks is served primarily by Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) for commercial airline traffic.
›Extreme cold weather operations are a significant factor at this location.

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A storied Alaska bush strip where frontier aviation history still lives

Metro Field, identified by the FAA location identifier MTX, is a small general aviation airport located in Fairbanks, Alaska. It has roots in Alaska's bush flying culture and serves light aircraft, private pilots, and local flight operations in the interior Alaska region. The airport plays a modest but practical role supplementing Fairbanks International Airport for general aviation traffic in one of America's most remote urban centers.

Terminals

General Aviation Facility — A basic facility supporting light aircraft operations, private hangars, and local bush flying activity.

Ground Transport

Personal vehicle or rental car via nearby Fairbanks road network
Taxi service from Fairbanks city operators
Rideshare services available in the Fairbanks metro area

Nearby Hotels

Fairbanks Hotel
Pike's Waterfront Lodge
Wedgewood Resort
Hampton Inn Fairbanks

Dining

Metro Field itself offers no dedicated dining facilities given its small general aviation footprint. Fairbanks city center, a short drive away, provides a range of options from diner-style Alaskan comfort food to local seafood and international cuisine. Pilots and visitors typically head into town for meals before or after flights.

Traveller Tips

Alaska weather changes rapidly — always check METAR and TAF forecasts before departing or arriving.
Winter operations can involve extreme cold; ensure your aircraft is preheated and carry appropriate survival gear.
Daylight hours vary dramatically by season — summer brings nearly 24-hour light, while winter days can be under four hours long.
Contact Fairbanks FSS or local FBOs for current airspace and NOTAMs specific to the Fairbanks area.

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