Eielson Air Force Base was established in 1943 and it is located southeast of Fairbanks, Alaska. It covers about 63.0 square miles (163.2 sq km) and is home to the 354th Fighter Wing, supporting air combat and Arctic readiness operations. The base sits at coordinates 64.6761° N, 147.1016° W. It is named after Carl Ben Eielson, a pioneering Arctic aviator.
Contact Information
Address
Eielson AFB, AK 99702
Visitor Center
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Phone: (907) 377-4227
Public Affairs Office
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Phone: (907) 377-2116
Housing
On-base housing is available for military members. If someone wants to living off-base, rental options in nearby North Pole and Fairbanks from about $1,300 to $2,200 per month is available.
Medical
On-base medical teams providing essential services like primary care, dental, mental health, optometry, pharmacy and immunizations. From Fairbanks Memorial Hospital, wide range of treatments are available.
Jobs
For military personnel, positions such as Fighter Pilot, Aircraft Maintenance Technician, Intelligence Analyst, and Security Forces Specialist are available. For civilians, positions are available in Civil Engineering, Environmental and Logistics Support, Medical Services including Technicians and Nurses, and Administrative Operations.
Commissary
For active duty members, retirees and their families, essentials and groceries like fresh produce, meats, dairy, frozen foods, health and beauty products etc are available at reasonable prices.
Phone Directory
Base Operator
(907) 377-1110
Command Post / Emergency Operations
(907) 377-1500
ID Card Office
(907) 377-2276
Child Development Center
(907) 377-3237
Medical & Dental Clinic (377th Medical Group)
(907) 377-1847
Airman & Family Readiness Center
(907) 377-2178
Commissary
(907) 377-2173
Housing Office
(907) 377-1840