Eielson Air Force Base

PAEI / EIL

Fairbanks, US

Last Updated
Sep 16, 09:55 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
09:55Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
7°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 7°C
0kt
10 SM
Visibility
11,000ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
29.70
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR PAEI 160955Z 00000KT 10SM OVC110 07/07 A2970 RMK AO2A SLP063 T00740065 $

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 547ft
OVC 11,000ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
11,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
11,547ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
29.70 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
29.16 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (547 ft)
Pressure Alt
767 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: -62 ft
ISA Deviation: -6.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF PAEI 160600Z 1606/1712 VRB06KT 9999 SCT030 BKN100 QNH2967INS TX12/1602Z TN05/1612Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:58Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 6kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 10,000ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
AEI
14
32

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
14/32 14,530 ft 150 ft CONC 159°
↑ 0.0kt ↔ 0.0kt
159° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Eielson Air Force Base - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: PAEI
IATA Code: EIL
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 547 ft MSL

Location

City: Fairbanks
Country: US
Latitude: 64.665703°
Longitude: -147.102005°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT10

Runway Information

Runway 14/32
Length: 14,530 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: CONC
ILS: No

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About Eielson Air Force Base

Eielson Air Force Base (PAEI/EIL) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Fairbanks, US. The facility operates at an elevation of 547 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 1 runway (14/32) with CONC surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.