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Chena Marina Airport outside of Fairbanks, Alaska
Chena Marina Airport outside of Fairbanks, Alaska · RadioKAOS, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Chena Pump House NRHP Fairbanks, AK · Durkeeco, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Chena Ridge, Alaska

Chena Ridge is a community of 5,881 people in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska.

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Population5,881 -3.8% since 2019
CountyFairbanks North Star Borough
Land area36.5 sq mi
ZIP code99709
Nearest airportFairbanks International Airport (FAI) 6 mi

Why visit Chena Ridge

Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 5 parks and trails, 2 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.

Highlights include Chena Pump House.

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 72°F; January lows average -15°F.

About Chena Ridge

Chena Ridge (Lower Tanana: Khotughee'oden) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska, United States. It is the location of the former city (1903–73) of Chena, now a ghost town that once rivaled nearby Fairbanks in importance.

From the Wikipedia article Chena Ridge, Alaska (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Museums and landmarks2

Chena Pump HouseCC BY-SA 3.0

Chena Pump House

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.0 mi

Building in Fairbanks, Alaska, United States

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Chena Indian Village

Monument and historic site · 3.5 mi

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Parks, trails and playgrounds5

Beaver Pond Trailhead

Hiking and trails · 2.2 mi

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Bee Field

Park · 3.8 mi

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Isberg Trails Trailhead

Hiking and trails · 1.2 mi

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Rosie Creek Trailhead

Hiking and trails · 4.9 mi

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Seed Garden

Park · 4.3 mi

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Restaurants and cafes2

Flossie and Mays

Cafe · Coffee Shop · 3.6 mi

3660 Main Street

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The Golden Eagle

Bar and pub · 3.7 mi

3630 Main Street, Ester

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Where to stay1

Chena Pump Inn

Motel and hotel · 4.6 mi

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Gas and EV charging2

Schools, colleges and libraries3

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Map of Chena Ridge

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Climate by month

-20°0°20°40°60°January: 0.7 in of rainFebruary: 0.6 in of rainMarch: 0.5 in of rainApril: 0.4 in of rainMay: 0.7 in of rainJune: 2.1 in of rainJuly: 2.7 in of rainAugust: 2.8 in of rainSeptember: 1.5 in of rainOctober: 0.9 in of rainNovember: 0.9 in of rainDecember: 0.8 in of rainJanuary: 0°FFebruary: 11°FMarch: 25°FApril: 45°FMay: 61°FJune: 71°FJuly: 72°FAugust: 65°FSeptember: 54°FOctober: 33°FNovember: 11°FDecember: 3°FJanuary: -15°FFebruary: -10°FMarch: -5°FApril: 18°FMay: 34°FJune: 45°FJuly: 49°FAugust: 43°FSeptember: 31°FOctober: 15°FNovember: -5°FDecember: -12°FJFMAMJJASOND
Average high Average low Rain
Monthly table
MonthHighLowRain
Jan0°F-15°F0.7 in
Feb11°F-10°F0.6 in
Mar25°F-5°F0.5 in
Apr45°F18°F0.4 in
May61°F34°F0.7 in
Jun71°F45°F2.1 in
Jul72°F49°F2.7 in
Aug65°F43°F2.8 in
Sep54°F31°F1.5 in
Oct33°F15°F0.9 in
Nov11°F-5°F0.9 in
Dec3°F-12°F0.8 in

U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Ester (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.

People and cost of living

$133,775median household income
$395,500median home value
$1,110median monthly rent
37.5median age
47.8%of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher
75.7%of homes are owner-occupied
20.9 minaverage commute
Age of residents
Under 1825%18 to 3422%35 to 6442%65 and over11%

American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.

Disaster history

Fairbanks North Star Borough has had 14 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.

  • 2025-07-06: Nenana Ridge Complex (Fire)
  • 2025-06-23: Himalaya Road Fire (Fire)
  • 2023-08-03: Lost Horse Creek Fire (Fire)
  • 2022-03-24: Severe Winter Storm And Straight-Line Winds (Severe Storm)
  • 2020-04-09: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
  • 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)

OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.

Getting there and nearby towns

Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.

  • Ester 6 mi north, about 9 min by car
  • South Van Horn 7 mi east, about 12 min by car
  • College 8 mi northeast, about 13 min by car
  • Goldstream 10 mi north, about 16 min by car
  • Fairbanks 12 mi east, about 19 min by car
  • Farmers Loop 13 mi northeast, about 20 min by car
  • Badger 19 mi east, about 30 min by car
  • Steele Creek 20 mi northeast, about 32 min by car
  • North Pole 20 mi east, about 32 min by car
  • Eielson AFB 30 mi east, about 48 min by car

Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.

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