Medium airport · Fairbanks, United States
Eielson Air Force Base
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. Its IATA code is EIL. Its ICAO code is PAEI. It has 1 runway, longest 14,530 ft (CONC). Elevation 547 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Fairbanks, United States |
|---|---|
| IATA code | EIL |
| ICAO code | PAEI |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 14,530 ft (CONC) |
| Elevation | 547 ft |
| Coordinates | 64.6657° N, 147.1020° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Eielson Air Force Base is known for
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.
History
It was established in 1943 as Mile 26 Satellite Field and redesignated Eielson Air Force Base on 13 January 1948.
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Eielson Air Force Base, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Chena River State Recreation Area · United States · 28.5 miles away
- Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve · United States · 128.5 miles away
- Denali National Park · United States · 138.2 miles away
- Denali National Preserve · United States · 140.3 miles away
Airports nearby
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Ladd Army Airfield
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Frequently asked questions
What is Eielson Air Force Base?
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.
What is the airport code for Eielson Air Force Base?
Eielson Air Force Base — its IATA code is EIL and its ICAO code is PAEI.
Where is Eielson Air Force Base located?
Eielson Air Force Base serves Fairbanks, United States. Its coordinates are 64.6657° N, 147.1020° W.
What is the history of Eielson Air Force Base?
It was established in 1943 as Mile 26 Satellite Field and redesignated Eielson Air Force Base on 13 January 1948.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#5357
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eielson_Air_Force_Base
Page last updated 13 November 2026.