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Eielson AFB, Alaska
Eielson AFB is a community of 3,155 people in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska.
Why visit Eielson AFB
Townapedia lists 11 museums and landmarks, 2 parks and trails, 7 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 72°F; January lows average -18°F, and about 68 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Eielson AFB
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks11
Fairchild Republic A-10A Thunderbolt II
Monument and historic site · 1.8 mi
S/n 75-0289
General Dynamics F-16A Fighting Falcon
Monument and historic site · 1.7 mi
S/n 78-0052
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes7
Bonfire Grille & Restaurant
Restaurant · American, Italian, Mongolian Grill · 1.0 mi
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship1
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries5
Healthcare1
Map of Eielson AFB
33 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 0°F | -18°F | 0.5 in | 8.5 in |
| Feb | 11°F | -11°F | 0.4 in | 6.5 in |
| Mar | 25°F | -3°F | 0.3 in | 6.9 in |
| Apr | 45°F | 21°F | 0.3 in | 3.5 in |
| May | 60°F | 36°F | 0.7 in | 1.7 in |
| Jun | 71°F | 47°F | 2.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 72°F | 50°F | 2.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 66°F | 44°F | 2.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 54°F | 34°F | 1.5 in | 2.6 in |
| Oct | 33°F | 16°F | 0.9 in | 12.9 in |
| Nov | 10°F | -6°F | 0.5 in | 13.4 in |
| Dec | 3°F | -14°F | 0.4 in | 11.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Eielson Fld (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
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
Eielson Air Force Base (EIL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 1 miles away.
- Moose Creek 4 mi northwest, about 7 min by car
- North Pole 10 mi northwest, about 17 min by car
- Salcha 11 mi southeast, about 18 min by car
- Badger 13 mi northwest, about 22 min by car
- Pleasant Valley 15 mi north, about 25 min by car
- Two Rivers 15 mi north, about 24 min by car
- Steele Creek 20 mi northwest, about 33 min by car
- Fairbanks 21 mi northwest, about 34 min by car
- College 26 mi northwest, about 42 min by car
- Chena Ridge 30 mi west, about 48 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
Photo credits
- POD Commanding General visits projects in Alaska (10019273545), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers from USA, CC BY 2.0
- Northern Lights above an Alaska Air National Guard 168th Wing KC-135 Stratotanker at Eielson Air Force Base, U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Julie Avey, Public domain
- Secretary Tillerson Shakes Hands With U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Sheehan Upon Arrival in Alaska (33744292194), U.S. Department of State from United States, Public domain
- Secretary Tillerson Shakes Hands With U.S. Air Force Col. Mineau Upon Arrival in Alaska (33744280664), U.S. Department of State from United States, Public domain
- Aurora Borealis Alaska, United States Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua Strang, Public domain
- Alaska new banner 3a, United States Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua Strang, Public domain
- Polarlicht gerade, United States Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua Strang, Colorcorrected and distortian removed by wikipedians, Public domain
- Alaska new banner 3, United States Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua Strang, Public domain
- Aurora borealis over Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, United States Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua Strang, Public domain
- Lady of the lake (14880165183) 02, U.S. Air Force photo Senior Airman Peter Reft, Public domain
- Lady of the lake (14880165183) 04, U.S. Air Force photo Senior Airman Peter Reft, Public domain
- Lady of the lake (14880165183) 01, U.S. Air Force photo Senior Airman Peter Reft, Public domain
- Rubus strigosus ARS-2, Dr. Dan L. Barney, USDA, ARS, Public domain
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