Eielson AFB, AK, located in zip code 99702, offers many transportation options for its residents. The closest airport to Eielson is Fairbanks International Airport which has daily flights to and from Anchorage and Seattle. Public bus service is also available through the Fairbanks North Star Borough Transit system with routes that run around Eielson AFB. Taxis can be found in both Eielson and downtown Fairbanks and are an affordable way to get around town. Uber and Lyft are also available for those who prefer a more convenient option. For cyclists there are many paths along the Chena River, Hulahula River, and other nearby recreational areas.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Eielson AFB (zip 99702) takes 18.9 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Eielson AFB (zip 99702) get to work:
- 79.2% drive their own car alone
- 13.8% carpool with others
- 2.1% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit