There are 4 military bases other than Eielson located in Alaska.
The closest is Ft Wainwright which is only 25 miles down the Richardson Highway.
Many people from Eielson do their Commissary shopping on Ft Wainwright due to
the larger variety of products. Clear AS is just 100 miles down the Parks
Highway. Clear is a very small station and is generally thought of as a remote
assignment. Ft Richardson and Elmendorf AFB are both located 350 miles down the
Parks Highway near Anchorage. Many people who visit Anchorage make use of the
Billeting facilities at both of these locations.
Nearby Installations
| Nearby Installation |
Description |
Service |
Location |
| Fort Wainwright |
Ft Wainwright is located just 26 miles down the Richardson
Highway. The commissary and PX are much larger than what is available on
Eielson so many people choose to shop on Ft Wainwright. Basset Army
Community Hospital is located on Ft Wainwright also and any emergency care
or specialized services are provided to Air Force members and their
families at Basset. |
U.S. Army |
Alaska, USA |