Allen Aaf Airport (PABI), Alaska
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Allen AAF (PABI) is a military airfield serving Fort Greely near Delta Junction, Alaska, with three paved runways including a 9,000-foot main strip. Civilian traffic is limited, and access is governed by prior permission requirements tied to the base's military operations.
Runways
Allen Aaf Airport has three paved runways. The longest, 01/19, is 9,000 ft long and 150 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Allen Aaf Airport has J8 available on the field. The airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Allen Aaf Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Fairbanks International (PAFA), 74 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Allen Aaf Airport recorded 20 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in August. Business aviation traffic at Allen AAF concentrates in the summer months, peaking in July and August according to 2025 FAA TFMSC data.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month August, 5 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Allen Aaf Airport averages 0.1 days above 90°F in June and 31.0 freeze days in December. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 69.7°F, and January the coldest, at 6.1°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Allen Aaf Airport has published operating constraints in six categories: access, weight restrictions, runway notes, environmental, pavement strength and other notes.
Military ramp operations require prior permission.
All operations require prior permission requested at least five days in advance; after hours, leave a message with dispatch.
Gross weight rating for runway 07/25 is ST127; gross weight rating for runway 01/19 is ST127.
A weight restriction is in effect during non-winter months; there is no weight restriction during winter months.
PAPI is activated for runways 01, 19, 11, and 29; HIRL for runways 01/19 and 11/29; and MIRL for runway 07/25, all via CTAF.
Takeoffs and engine runups before the displaced threshold by large and heavy aircraft are not available.
180-degree turnarounds for C130 or larger aircraft are not available except on the concrete portion of runway 01/19 from May 1 to November 1.
Obstruction: a 10-foot fence stands 119 feet from the taxi line along the south edge of taxiway D.
Birds are present on and in the vicinity of the runway.
The intersection of taxiway A and the portion south of runway 07/25 has a PCN of 38, except during spring thaw when it drops to PCN 3.
Main apron PCN is 31 F/A/W/T. Taxiway A PCN is 57 F/A/W/T; taxiway B PCN is 42 F/A/W/T; taxiway C PCN is 68 F/A/W/T; taxiway D PCN is 44 F/A/W/T.
Civilian fuel is not available.
Takeoffs by large and heavy aircraft are not available.
Ground maneuver training on the hammerhead/keyhole is not available.
Avoid overflight of the main post area and the ammunition storage area 1.5 miles southeast.
Local weather observations are available from 0600 to 2130 from Big Delta weather, or via CTAF.
Three controlled firing ranges, seven drop zones, and a restricted area lie within 35 nautical miles; status is available from Fort Greely range control.
Airport conditions are available via NOTAM except on holidays and weekends.
After hours, contact dispatch.
JASU available: two CE-13 units and one CA-1 air start unit.
Isabel Pass and Black Rapids weather cameras are available on the internet at the FAA weather camera website.
Weather observations at other times are available from the 17th Operational Weather Squadron at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.
Flight operations run Monday through Friday, 1700-0100Z++, except federal holidays.
Hover taxiing over the apron/ramp ACES sodded area is not available.
Civilian parking is available with CALP, on the west side of the hangar.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Alternates
Allen Aaf Airport has five alternates within 75 NM. The nearest alternate is Eielson AFB (PAEI), 53.95 NM northwest.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at PABI
We arrange catering, fuel and trip support here. Supplier prices reach you unchanged; our coordination fee sits on its own line.
The same order, priced two ways.
$600.00 catering order at PABI.
Unchanged.
What the kitchen invoices us is what your quote reads.
One line, fixed.
The $75 minimum applies below $862.50.
At cost.
Passed on at the exact amount the processor took.
Market practice figures are industry averages, not a specific competitor.
Frequently asked questions
Is fuel available at PABI (Allen AAF)?
Allen AAF stocks J8 fuel only, and civilian fuel is not available onsite according to the field remarks. Operators needing Jet A or civilian fuel should plan to arrange it at a nearby field such as Fairbanks International, roughly 74 nautical miles away.
What is the runway length at Allen AAF (PABI)?
Allen AAF's primary runway, 01/19, is 9,000 feet long and 150 feet wide with an asphalt surface. A secondary paved runway, 11/29, spans 6,115 feet, and a shorter crosswind runway, 07/25, measures 4,057 feet.
Does PABI require prior permission for arrival?
Yes, Allen AAF requires PPR for all operations, submitted no earlier than five days ahead, per the field's general remarks. Military ramp operations also require separate PPR, and after-hours arrivals should leave a message with dispatch.