Installation overview
About Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson
Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson is a joint military installation combining Elmendorf Air Force Base and Fort Richardson.
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Location
Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Location & Map
Anchorage, Alaska
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Quick Facts
- Branch
- Joint
- Installation type
- Joint Base
- State
- Alaska
- Nearest city
- Anchorage
- Official website
- Visit official site
- Area hazard risk
- Very Low
Public sources
Visit official installation websiteThis page is an informational directory entry. For gate access, visitor rules, and operational procedures, always use official military websites.
Last verified: January 2024
Living Near the Base
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Family and Lifestyle
- Family fit varies by school zones, commute times, and community amenities in surrounding areas.
- Lifestyle can range from urban convenience to suburban quiet depending on where you choose to live.
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PCS and Relocation Notes
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PCS Climate and Natural Hazards
Climate and hazard profile near Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson
NOAA climate normals from the nearest reporting station (ANCHORAGE MERRILL FLD, AK US), plus community-level hazard exposure for Anchorage County.
- Avg high
- 45.3°F
- Avg low
- 30.4°F
- Annual rainfall
- 14.16 in
- Typical snowfall
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Natural-hazard exposure
Overall: Very LowClimate normals period: 1991-2020. Hazard ratings are community-level public references for PCS planning and are not installation-specific determinations. Sources: NOAA NCEI and FEMA National Risk Index methodology. Compare bases by natural-hazard risk.
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Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson FAQ
Quick answers to common relocation and location questions.
Where is Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson located?
Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson is located near Anchorage, Alaska.
What city is closest to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson?
Anchorage is the nearest listed city for Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson.
What is it like to live near Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson?
Living near a military installation varies by commute, housing market, school access, and community amenities. Use this page as a starting point and verify local details directly.
What is the natural-hazard risk near Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson?
The surrounding Anchorage community has a FEMA National Risk Index rating of Very Low. Climate normals nearby include average high near 45.3°F, average low near 30.4°F, about 14.16 inches of annual rainfall. These are community-level public references for PCS planning, not installation-specific hazard determinations.