Eielson Air Force Base

Established: 1941
Base Type: Air Force

About

Eielson Air Force Base is a United States Air Force base located approximately 26 miles southeast of Fairbanks, Alaska and just southeast of Moose Creek, Alaska. It was established in 1943 as Mile 26 Satellite Field and taken off deployment in 2007. 

Its host unit is the 354th Fighter Wing (354 FW) assigned to the Eleventh Air Force of the Pacific Air Forces. The 354 FW’s primary mission is to support Red Flag – Alaska, a series of Pacific Air Forces commander–directed field training exercises for U.S. Forces, joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close-air support, and large force employment training in a simulated combat environment.

Gate and Hours

Gate Hours
Eielson AFB has only one 24 hour gate.It’s off AK highway 2 on the north side of the base.
Main Gate: Open 24/7

Quick Reference

Chapel
(907) 377-2130

Legal/JAG
(907) 337-4114

Finance Office
(907) 377-1851

Housing Office
(907) 377-1840

Military and Family Readiness
(907) 377-2178

Fire and Emergency Services
Air Force Aid
(907) 377-2178

Family Advocacy
(907) 377-4041

Base Surroundings

University of Alaska Museum of the North
1962 Yukon Dr,
Fairbanks, AK 99775
(907) 474-7505

Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum
212 Wedgewood Dr,
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 450-2100

Pioneer Air Museum
Airport Way,
Fairbanks, AK 99707
(907) 451-0037

Fairbanks Children’s Museum
302 Cushman St #101,
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 374-6873

Fairbanks Community Museum
535 2nd Ave #215,
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 457-3669