Eielson Air Force Base frequencies
Eielson Air Force Base (EIL · PAEI) in Fairbanks, AK is a towered field, staffed 1600-0800Z++. Every frequency below is in the order you tune it, from the first call to the handoff on climb out. · Open on the map
All of Eielson Air Force Base — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherWhen the PAEI tower is closed
The tower is staffed 1600-0800Z++. Outside those hours Eielson Air Force Base has no operating control tower: it becomes a self announce field on 127.2, and separation from other traffic is yours, not a controller's. Report your position and intentions on entry and on each leg of the pattern.
Runway lighting is often pilot controlled once the tower closes — check the PAEI airport page for the click sequence, and what to say on the radio.
Before taxi Eielson
- ATIS 119.9
- A recorded loop of the field's weather, active runway and any notices, updated hourly or whenever conditions change. Listen before your first call, and tell the controller which letter you have so they do not read it to you again.
Taxi & takeoff Eielson
- Ground 121.8
- Ground control owns every taxiway and inactive runway on the field. Call for taxi with your position and destination on the field. You need an explicit clearance to cross any runway, including one that is not in use.
- Tower 127.2
- Tower owns the active runways and the surrounding surface area. Call before entering the surface area inbound, and hold short until you are cleared to take off or to cross.
Departure Fairbanks
- Departure 127.1
- Departure control is the radar facility working aircraft climbing out of the area. Tower hands you off after takeoff. Check in with your altitude leaving and your assigned altitude.
Arrival Fairbanks
- Approach 125.35 (180-359), 127.1 (360-179 · initial contact)
- Approach control is the radar facility sequencing arrivals into the area. Call inbound for flight following or an instrument approach, with your position, altitude and request.
By procedure & sector (16 more)
| 125.3 | RANGE CTL (SUAIS RADIO) |
|---|---|
| 139.3 | PTD |
| 139.6 | OPS (SOURDOUGH) |
| 238.3 | OPS (168 ANG OPS) |
| 251.1 | APCH/P IC (360-179), DEP/P |
| 259.1 | SFA |
| 259.5 | COMD POST (IGLOO OPS) |
| 273.5 | ATIS |
| 275.8 | GND/P |
| 289.4 | COMD POST (IGLOO OPS, HAVE QUICK) |
| 293.6 | OPS (168 ANG OPS) |
| 343.7 | CD/P |
| 352.05 | LCL/P |
| 359.15 | OPS (SOURDOUGH) |
| 363.2 | APCH/P (180-359) |
| 372.2 | PTD |
Every PAEI frequency, as one table
| ATIS | 119.9 |
|---|---|
| Ground | 121.8 |
| Tower | 127.2 |
| Approach | 125.35 · 180-359 |
| Approach | 127.1 · 360-179 · initial contact |
| Departure | 127.1 |
Frequently asked
What is the tower frequency at PAEI?
Eielson Air Force Base tower is 127.2, calling "Eielson Tower". The tower is staffed 1600-0800Z++.
What frequency do I use at PAEI when the tower is closed?
Outside 1600-0800Z++, Eielson Air Force Base has no operating control tower and becomes a self announce field. Use 127.2 as the CTAF and report your position and intentions — there is nobody to clear you, so separation is yours.
What is the ground frequency at PAEI?
Ground control at Eielson Air Force Base is 121.8. You need an explicit clearance from ground to cross any runway while taxiing, including one that is not in use.
What is the ATIS frequency at PAEI?
ATIS at Eielson Air Force Base is 119.9. Listen before your first call and report the letter you have.
What is the approach frequency for PAEI?
Approach for Eielson Air Force Base is 125.35, working as "Fairbanks" (180-359). Call inbound for flight following or to begin an instrument approach.
More about PAEI
Frequencies from FAA NASR. For planning and education only; always verify against official sources.