Eielson Air Force Base (EIL): Codes, Runways & Location
Eielson Air Force Base (IATA: EIL · ICAO: PAEI) is a medium-sized airport serving Fairbanks, United States. It lies at 64.6657° N, 147.1020° W, 547 ft (167 m) above sea level.
Overview of Eielson Air Force Base
Eielson Air Force Base is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Fairbanks in United States. It is identified by the IATA code EIL and the ICAO code PAEI. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Eielson Air Force Base has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 4429 m (14530 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: concrete. The field elevation is 547 ft (167 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Ladd Army Airfield (FBK) about 31 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 4,429 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Eielson Air Force Base
Where is Eielson Air Force Base located?
Eielson Air Force Base is located in Fairbanks, United States. Its coordinates are 64.6657° N, 147.1020° W.
What is the airport code for Eielson Air Force Base?
Eielson Air Force Base has an IATA code of EIL and an ICAO code of PAEI.
How long is the runway at Eielson Air Force Base?
Eielson Air Force Base's longest runway is about 4429 m (14530 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Eielson Air Force Base have?
Eielson Air Force Base has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with concrete surfacing.
Is Eielson Air Force Base a major airport?
Eielson Air Force Base is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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