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Military Bases in Alaska
Explore 38 military bases in Alaska. Browse by branch and open detailed installation pages.
Alaska supports critical northern and Pacific strategic missions, with installations that are important for readiness, training, and surveillance operations.
- Installations
- 38
- Service categories
- 7
Military Economic Impact
Economic impact in Alaska
OLDCC DoD spending baseline for every state, plus curated statewide impact studies when published.
- DoD spending (OLDCC)
- $4.7B
- State impact study
- —
- Personnel
- 25,032
- Installations listed
- 37
20× Installation; 6× Long Range Radar Site; 3× Air Station; 2× Fort. OLDCC FY2023 DoD contract, payroll, and grant spending for this state (consistent federal baseline). Statewide GDP/output multiplier studies are shown separately when curated.
Branch Presence
Branch-level coverage for military installations in Alaska.
- Army4 bases
- Navy3 bases
- Air Force23 bases
- Coast Guard5 bases
- Space Force1 base
- National Guard1 base
- Joint1 base
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Army
4 installations
4 Army bases in Alaska. Open an installation page for location details and sources.
- Fort WainwrightFairbanks, AKArmyFortFort Wainwright is the primary Army installation in interior Alaska and home to the 11th Airborne Division.View base
- Fort GreelyDelta Junction, AKArmyFortFort Greely is home to the Ground-based Midcourse Defense system, providing missile defense for the United States.View base
- NG Alcantra Armory ComplexArmyNG Alcantra Armory Complex is a U.S. military installation in Alaska.View base
- Seward Recreation AreaArmySeward Recreation Area is a U.S. military installation in Alaska.View base
Air Force
23 installations
23 Air Force bases in Alaska. Open an installation page for location details and sources.
- Eielson Air Force BaseFairbanks, AKAir ForceAir Force BaseEielson Air Force Base hosts Red Flag-Alaska exercises and is home to F-35A Lightning II fighters.View base
- Eareckson Air StationShemya, AKAir ForceAir StationEareckson Air Station is a remote Air Force installation on Shemya Island in the Aleutian chain, supporting radar and intelligence operations.View base
- Point Barrow Long Range Radar SiteUtqiagvik, AKAir ForceLong Range Radar SitePoint Barrow Long Range Radar Site is the northernmost radar station in the U.S., providing NORAD air defense coverage in the Arctic.View base
- Tin City Long Range Radar SiteWales, AKAir ForceLong Range Radar SiteTin City Long Range Radar Site monitors the Bering Strait, providing early warning coverage near Russia.View base
- Cape Lisburne Long Range Radar SiteCape Lisburne, AKAir ForceLong Range Radar SiteCape Lisburne Long Range Radar Site provides Arctic air defense surveillance along Alaska's northwest coast.View base
- Cape Romanzof Long Range Radar SiteHooper Bay, AKAir ForceLong Range Radar SiteCape Romanzof Long Range Radar Site monitors western Alaska airspace as part of the Alaska Radar System.View base
- King Salmon Long Range Radar SiteKing Salmon, AKAir ForceLong Range Radar SiteKing Salmon Long Range Radar Site provides air defense coverage for southwest Alaska and the Bristol Bay region.View base
- Cold Bay Long Range Radar SiteCold Bay, AKAir ForceLong Range Radar SiteCold Bay Long Range Radar Site monitors the Aleutian Islands and North Pacific approaches.View base
- Oliktok Long Range Radar SiteAir ForceOliktok Long Range Radar Site is a U.S. military installation in Alaska.View base
- Birch Lake Recreation AnnexAir ForceBirch Lake Recreation Annex is a U.S. military installation in Alaska.View base
- Haarp Research StationAir ForceHaarp Research Station is a U.S. military installation in Alaska.View base
- Fort Yukon Long Range Radar SiteAir ForceFort Yukon Long Range Radar Site is a U.S. military installation in Alaska.View base
- Barter Island Regional Radar SiteAir ForceBarter Island Regional Radar Site is a U.S. military installation in Alaska.View base
- Cold Bay Regional Radar SiteAir ForceCold Bay Regional Radar Site is a U.S. military installation in Alaska.View base
- Indian Mountain Regional Radar SiteAir ForceIndian Mountain Regional Radar Site is a U.S. military installation in Alaska.View base
- Kenai Regional Radar SiteAir ForceKenai Regional Radar Site is a U.S. military installation in Alaska.View base
- Kotzebue Regional Radar SiteAir ForceKotzebue Regional Radar Site is a U.S. military installation in Alaska.View base
- Lisburne Regional Radar SiteAir ForceLisburne Regional Radar Site is a U.S. military installation in Alaska.View base
- Romanzof Regional Radar SiteAir ForceRomanzof Regional Radar Site is a U.S. military installation in Alaska.View base
- Sparrevohn RRSAir ForceSparrevohn RRS is a U.S. military installation in Alaska.View base
- Tatalina Regional Radar SiteAir ForceTatalina Regional Radar Site is a U.S. military installation in Alaska.View base
- Cape Newenham Long Range Radar SiteAir ForceCape Newenham Long Range Radar Site is a U.S. military installation in Alaska.View base
- Yukon Weapons RangeAir ForceYukon Weapons Range is a U.S. military installation in Alaska.View base
Coast Guard
5 installations
5 Coast Guard bases in Alaska. Open an installation page for location details and sources.
- U.S. Coast Guard Air Station KodiakKodiak, AKCoast GuardAir StationCoast Guard Air Station Kodiak is the largest Coast Guard base.View base
- U.S. Coast Guard Sector JuneauJuneau, AKCoast GuardSectorCoast Guard Sector Juneau oversees maritime safety and security operations in Southeast Alaska.View base
- U.S. Coast Guard Sector AnchorageAnchorage, AKCoast GuardSectorCoast Guard Sector Anchorage oversees maritime operations in western and northern Alaska.View base
- Coast Guard Air Station SitkaSitka, AKCoast GuardCoast Guard Air StationCoast Guard Air Station Sitka provides helicopter rescue in Southeast Alaska's Inside Passage.View base
- Coast Guard Air Station KodiakKodiak, AKCoast GuardAir StationCoast Guard Air Station Kodiak is a Coast Guard aviation installation serving operations in and around Alaska.View base
Space Force
1 installation
1 Space Force base in Alaska. Open an installation page for location details and sources.
National Guard
1 installation
1 National Guard base in Alaska. Open an installation page for location details and sources.
Joint
1 installation
1 Joint base in Alaska. Open an installation page for location details and sources.
National Guard Installations in Alaska
View state-level National Guard coverage and use official source pathways for unit-specific details.
1 installation listed
Relocation Notes
- Prepare for severe winter weather and seasonal daylight shifts.
- Compare community services and travel access based on installation location.
- Account for cold-weather vehicle and home utility costs in relocation budgeting.
Lifestyle Highlights
- Distinct high-latitude lifestyle with strong outdoor culture
- Wide regional differences in service access and community scale
- High strategic military relevance for northern operations
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Alaska Military Base FAQ
What makes Alaska military assignments unique?
Alaska assignments are shaped by climate extremes, mission geography, and strategic northern positioning.
Is Alaska family relocation manageable?
Yes, with strong preparation around winter conditions, housing, and service access planning.