The 168th Wing is an Alaska Air National Guard unit of the U.S. Air Force at Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska. It is about 23 miles south of Fairbanks. This guide covers access, housing, lodging, schools, medical care, services, and recreation.

Base Overview

Official name 168th Wing
Military branch Alaska Air National Guard, U.S. Air Force
Base status Active
Street address 375 Tanker Road, Eielson AFB, AK 99702-1740
Main phone number 907-377-8734
Visitor Center phone 907-377-3807
Official website 168th Wing official website

Location and Directions

Eielson Air Force Base is in central Alaska, about 23 miles south of Fairbanks and about nine miles from North Pole. The 168th Wing is a tenant unit at Eielson, which is hosted by the 354th Fighter Wing. The supplied information does not list a practical airport, major road route, or driving directions.

Visitor Information

Visitors without DoD-issued identification must get a pass at the Visitor Control Center. Visitors age 18 and older need a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or identification card. The center is open Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and on Family Days from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; it is closed on weekends and federal holidays. Call 907-377-3807 before traveling to confirm current access rules. The Trusted Traveler program was reported suspended effective January 7, 2025.

Housing and Lodging

Eielson newcomer resources direct personnel to on-base housing information through Mayroad and provide an off-base housing guide. For housing questions, call 907-377-1840. The Goldrush Inn is at 5259 North St., Building 2270, and is open every day for 24 hours. It offers lodging to active-duty members, retirees, nonappropriated-fund personnel, Department of Defense civilian employees, and sponsored guests. Check-in is at 2:00 p.m., and check-out is at 11:00 a.m. Call 907-377-1844 for reservations and current details.

Facilities and Services

Many installation services are provided by Eielson's host-unit support groups for the 168th Wing and other tenant units.

Service Phone
Commissary 907-377-5134
Base Exchange 907-213-6486
Community Center 907-377-2642
Library 907-377-3174
Military and Family Readiness Center 907-377-2178
Outdoor Recreation 907-669-2537

Other confirmed services include an Education and Training Center, Military Personnel Flight, Legal Office, Finance Office, postal services, dining facilities, and fitness and sports facilities.

Schools and Childcare

On-base residents are served by the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District. Anderson-Crawford Elementary School serves kindergarten through grade five, North Pole Middle School serves grades six through eight, and North Pole High School serves high school students. The School Liaison Program can be reached at 907-377-7490. The Child Development Center in Building 2449 serves children from 6 weeks through 11 years and is open Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; call 907-377-3237. School Age Care is in Building 2572 for ages 5 through 12; call 907-377-5437. Family Child Care can be reached at 907-377-3635.

Medical Services

The 354th Medical Group provides outpatient care for active-duty service members and TRICARE-eligible beneficiaries who live in the Eielson area. It is at 2630 Central Avenue, Building 3349.

Main phone 907-377-1847
Hours Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Training closure Closed the third Thursday of each month
Patient advocate 907-371-5819

Services include family health, pediatrics, immunizations, mental health, laboratory and radiology, optometry, physical therapy, public health, pharmacy, dental care, women's health, pregnancy care, referrals, and patient travel support.

Recreation and Amenities

Eielson offers a fitness and sports center, ski hill, bowling center, Community Center, library, Outdoor Recreation, and Youth and Teen Center. Outdoor options include Birch Lake recreation area, Chena River Annex campground, hunting, fishing, hiking, camping, boating, and winter recreation. The Natural Resources Office is in Building 2215 and is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; call 907-377-5182.

Things to Know

  • The 168th Wing is headquartered at Eielson AFB and is a tenant unit of the 354th Fighter Wing.
  • The wing supports air refueling, missile warning, and space surveillance missions.
  • Many housing, medical, school, recreation, and other services come from Eielson AFB rather than the 168th Wing itself.
  • Interior Alaska weather and seasonal conditions can affect travel, gate operations, recreation, and scheduled services.
  • Access details and operating hours can change, so confirm them before you travel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the 168th Wing?

It is at Eielson Air Force Base in central Alaska, about 23 miles south of Fairbanks.

Is the 168th Wing a separate base?

No. It is a tenant unit at Eielson Air Force Base.

What phone number should visitors call?

Call the Visitor Control Center at 907-377-3807.

Who can use the 354th Medical Group?

It serves active-duty military members and TRICARE-eligible beneficiaries living in the Eielson area.

What schools serve on-base residents?

Anderson-Crawford Elementary, North Pole Middle, and North Pole High schools serve on-base residents.