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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.

Branch Presence

Branch-level coverage for military installations in Alaska.

Air Force

23 bases

Army

4 bases

Coast Guard

5 bases

Joint

1 base

National Guard

1 base

Navy

3 bases

Space Force

1 base

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Military Bases in Alaska

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Fort Wainwright
Army

Fairbanks, AK

Fort

Fort Wainwright is the primary Army installation in interior Alaska and home to the 11th Airborne Division.

Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson
Joint

Anchorage, AK

Joint Base

Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson is a joint military installation combining Elmendorf Air Force Base and Fort Richardson.

Eielson Air Force Base
Air Force

Fairbanks, AK

Air Force Base

Eielson Air Force Base hosts Red Flag-Alaska exercises and is home to F-35A Lightning II fighters.

U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak
Coast Guard

Kodiak, AK

Air Station

Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak is the largest Coast Guard base.

Fort Greely
Army

Delta Junction, AK

Fort

Fort Greely is home to the Ground-based Midcourse Defense system, providing missile defense for the United States.

U.S. Coast Guard Sector Juneau
Coast Guard

Juneau, AK

Sector

Coast Guard Sector Juneau oversees maritime safety and security operations in Southeast Alaska.

U.S. Coast Guard Sector Anchorage
Coast Guard

Anchorage, AK

Sector

Coast Guard Sector Anchorage oversees maritime operations in western and northern Alaska.

Clear Space Force Station
Space Force

Anderson, AK

Space Force Station

Clear Space Force Station operates a missile warning radar providing early detection of intercontinental ballistic missiles.

Eareckson Air Station
Air Force

Shemya, AK

Air Station

Eareckson Air Station is a remote Air Force installation on Shemya Island in the Aleutian chain, supporting radar and intelligence operations.

Point Barrow Long Range Radar Site
Air Force

Utqiagvik, AK

Long Range Radar Site

Point Barrow Long Range Radar Site is the northernmost radar station in the U.S., providing NORAD air defense coverage in the Arctic.

Tin City Long Range Radar Site
Air Force

Wales, AK

Long Range Radar Site

Tin City Long Range Radar Site monitors the Bering Strait, providing early warning coverage near Russia.

Cape Lisburne Long Range Radar Site
Air Force

Cape Lisburne, AK

Long Range Radar Site

Cape Lisburne Long Range Radar Site provides Arctic air defense surveillance along Alaska's northwest coast.

Cape Romanzof Long Range Radar Site
Air Force

Hooper Bay, AK

Long Range Radar Site

Cape Romanzof Long Range Radar Site monitors western Alaska airspace as part of the Alaska Radar System.

King Salmon Long Range Radar Site
Air Force

King Salmon, AK

Long Range Radar Site

King Salmon Long Range Radar Site provides air defense coverage for southwest Alaska and the Bristol Bay region.

Cold Bay Long Range Radar Site
Air Force

Cold Bay, AK

Long Range Radar Site

Cold Bay Long Range Radar Site monitors the Aleutian Islands and North Pacific approaches.

Coast Guard Air Station Sitka
Coast Guard

Sitka, AK

Coast Guard Air Station

Coast Guard Air Station Sitka provides helicopter rescue in Southeast Alaska's Inside Passage.

NG Alcantra Armory Complex
Army

NG Alcantra Armory Complex is a U.S. military installation in Alaska.

Oliktok Long Range Radar Site
Air Force

Oliktok Long Range Radar Site is a U.S. military installation in Alaska.

Birch Lake Recreation Annex
Air Force

Birch Lake Recreation Annex is a U.S. military installation in Alaska.

Haarp Research Station
Air Force

Haarp Research Station is a U.S. military installation in Alaska.

Fort Yukon Long Range Radar Site
Air Force

Fort Yukon Long Range Radar Site is a U.S. military installation in Alaska.

Naval Logistics Support Activity - Ketchikan
Navy

Naval Logistics Support Activity - Ketchikan is a U.S. military installation in Alaska.

Kodiak Tracking Station
Navy

Kodiak Tracking Station is a U.S. military installation in Alaska.

Barter Island Regional Radar Site
Air Force

Barter Island Regional Radar Site is a U.S. military installation in Alaska.

Cold Bay Regional Radar Site
Air Force

Cold Bay Regional Radar Site is a U.S. military installation in Alaska.

Indian Mountain Regional Radar Site
Air Force

Indian Mountain Regional Radar Site is a U.S. military installation in Alaska.

Kenai Regional Radar Site
Air Force

Kenai Regional Radar Site is a U.S. military installation in Alaska.

Kotzebue Regional Radar Site
Air Force

Kotzebue Regional Radar Site is a U.S. military installation in Alaska.

Lisburne Regional Radar Site
Air Force

Lisburne Regional Radar Site is a U.S. military installation in Alaska.

Romanzof Regional Radar Site
Air Force

Romanzof Regional Radar Site is a U.S. military installation in Alaska.

Sparrevohn RRS
Air Force

Sparrevohn RRS is a U.S. military installation in Alaska.

Tatalina Regional Radar Site
Air Force

Tatalina Regional Radar Site is a U.S. military installation in Alaska.

Cape Newenham Long Range Radar Site
Air Force

Cape Newenham Long Range Radar Site is a U.S. military installation in Alaska.

Yukon Weapons Range
Air Force

Yukon Weapons Range is a U.S. military installation in Alaska.

NARL Barrow Camp Tr1
Navy

NARL Barrow Camp Tr1 is a U.S. military installation in Alaska.

Seward Recreation Area
Army

Seward Recreation Area is a U.S. military installation in Alaska.

Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak
Coast Guard

Kodiak, AK

Air Station

Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak is a Coast Guard aviation installation serving operations in and around Alaska.

Alaska National Guard
National Guard

Fairbanks, AK

State Headquarters

Alaska National Guard statewide listing with branch-level discovery context and official source pathways for unit-level details.

National Guard Installations in Alaska

View state-level National Guard coverage and use official source pathways for unit-specific details.

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
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.