Metro Field (MTX): Codes, Runways & Location
Metro Field (IATA: MTX · ICAO: MTF) is a small airport serving Fairbanks, United States. It lies at 64.8068° N, 147.7620° W, 432 ft (132 m) above sea level.
Overview of Metro Field
Metro Field is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Fairbanks in United States. It is identified by the IATA code MTX and the ICAO code MTF. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Metro Field has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1402 m (4600 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support regional turboprops and regional jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. The field elevation is 432 ft (132 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) about 5 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 1,402 m — regional-jet capable
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Seaports near Metro Field
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Frequently Asked Questions about Metro Field
Where is Metro Field located?
Metro Field is located in Fairbanks, United States. Its coordinates are 64.8068° N, 147.7620° W.
What is the airport code for Metro Field?
Metro Field has an IATA code of MTX and an ICAO code of MTF.
How long is the runway at Metro Field?
Metro Field's longest runway is about 1402 m (4600 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Metro Field have?
Metro Field has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Metro Field a major airport?
Metro Field is classified as a small airport.
About this data
Details for Metro Field are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports.