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Medium airport Fairbanks, United States
Overview
Eielson Air Force Base (IATA: EIL, ICAO: PAEI, FAA LID: EIL) is a United States Air Force (USAF) base located approximately 26 miles (42 km) southeast of Fairbanks, Alaska, and just southeast of Moose Creek, Alaska. It was established in 1943 as Mile 26 Satellite Field and redesignated Eielson Air Force Base on 13 January 1948. It has been a Superfund site since 1989. Eielson AFB was named in honor of polar pilot Carl Ben Eielson. Its host unit is the 354th Fighter Wing (354 FW) assigned to the Eleventh Air Force of the Pacific Air Forces.
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📍 64.66570282, -147.102005 · Open detailed map
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| Region | Alaska |
|---|---|
| Continent | North America |
| Coordinates | 64.66570282, -147.102005 |
Runways (1)
| Designation | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 14,530 ft | 150 ft | CONC |
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Where is Eielson Air Force Base?
Eielson Air Force Base is a medium airport located in Fairbanks, United States. It has 1 runway(s), the longest measuring 14,530 ft.
What is the airport code of Eielson Air Force Base?
Its IATA code is EIL and its ICAO code is PAEI.
Eielson Air Force Base is a medium airport located in Fairbanks, United States. It has 1 runway(s), the longest measuring 14,530 ft.