Eielson Air Force Base
| Airfield information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| IATA: EIL – ICAO: PAEI – FAA LID: EIL | |||
| Summary | |||
| Elevation AMSL | 547 ft / 167 m | ||
| Coordinates | 64°39′56″N 147°06′05″W / 64.66556°N 147.10139°W / 64.66556; -147.10139Coordinates: 64°39′56″N 147°06′05″W / 64.66556°N 147.10139°W / 64.66556; -147.10139 | ||
| Website | www.eielson.af.mil | ||
| Map | |||
| Eielson AFB | |||
| Runways | |||
| Direction | Length | Surface | |
| ft | m | ||
| 14/32 | 14,530 | 4,429 | Concrete |
| Sources: FAA, official site | |||
Eielson Air Force Base (AFB) (IATA: EIL, ICAO: PAEI, FAA LID: EIL) is a United States Air Force base located approximately 26 miles (42 km) southeast of Fairbanks, Alaska and just southeast of Moose Creek, Alaska.
The host unit at Eielson is the 354th Fighter Wing (354 FW) assigned to the Pacific Air Forces Eleventh Air Force. The 354 FW primary mission is to support Red Flag – Alaska, a series of Pacific Air Forces commander–directed field training exercises for U.S. Forces, provides joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close-air support, and large force employment training in a simulated combat environment.
Eielson AFB was established in 1943 as Mile 26 Satellite Field. It is named in honor of polar pilot Carl Ben Eielson. The 354 FW is currently commanded by Brigadier General Mark D. Kelly.
Read more about Eielson Air Force Base: Overview, Units, Superfund Designation, Demographics, Base Realignment and Closure, 2005
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