Metro Field (MTF), Alaska
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Metro Field (MTX) is a privately used, unattended airfield close to Fairbanks, Alaska. It sits near several other Fairbanks-area airports, including Fairbanks International and Ladd Army Airfield, within a few nautical miles.
Runways
Metro Field has one paved runway, 06/24, 4,600 ft long and 80 ft wide, with an asphalt and gravel surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Metro Field does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Fairbanks International (PAFA), 2 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Climate
Metro Field averages 0.4 days above 90°F in June, 31.0 freeze days in January and 3.5 snow days in November. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 73.0°F, and January the coldest, at 0.5°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Metro Field has published operating constraints in one category: runway notes.
A 140-foot crane is present between the runway and the float pond during summer months.
Runway pavement is very rough.
On runway 06/24, only 2,600 feet by 30 feet is paved, located on the runway 06 end.
A ditch and berm are located 40 feet from runway 06.
Runway condition is not monitored; visual inspection is recommended prior to use.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Metro Field has four airfields within 38 NM. The closest is Fairbanks International (PAFA), 2.46 NM west.
Part of the Interior and Northern Alaska area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at MTF
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The same order, priced two ways.
$600.00 catering order at MTF.
Unchanged.
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The $75 minimum applies below $862.50.
At cost.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Metro Field (MTX) located relative to Fairbanks?
Metro Field carries the IATA code MTX and sits about 3.54 nautical miles from downtown Fairbanks, Alaska, at a field elevation of 432 feet. It is a private-use airport and is not staffed on a continuous basis.
What runway is available at MTX?
MTX has a single runway, 06/24, measuring 4,600 feet by 80 feet with an asphalt-gravel surface. Operators should note that a separate remark reports only 2,600 feet of that runway as paved, on the runway 06 end.
Is fuel or customs clearance available at Metro Field?
Metro Field does not have onsite customs clearance; the nearest customs-capable airport is Fairbanks International (PAFA), about 2.46 nautical miles away. Fuel type availability is not confirmed in the airport's operational data.