Fairbanks
in Fairbanks North Star Borough of Alaska, United States

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
64.838 and -147.716 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 64° 50' 16" and W -147° 42' 58"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - USD
Spoken languages:
English, Spanish, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 02:58 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: America/Anchorage
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:14 am and 8:35 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-46.876 and 37.859 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Fairbairn Settlement
References
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Current travel safety evaluation for United States in Northern America

Safety Score: 2,7 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United States.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United States. Last Update: 2024-03-28 08:18:27

Delve into Fairbanks

Fairbanks in Fairbanks North Star Borough (Alaska) with it's 32,325 habitants is a city located in United States about 3,270 mi (or 5,262 km) north-west of Washington DC, the country's capital town.

Current time in Fairbanks is now 02:58 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named America / Anchorage with an UTC offset of -8 hours. We know of 7 airports closer to Fairbanks, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in United States is Ladd AAF Airfield in a distance of 3 mi (or 5 km), East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

Also, if you like playing golf, there are some options within driving distance. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Palmer, Anchorage, , and . To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: -2°C / 29 °F

Morning Temperature -6°C / 22 °F
Evening Temperature -1°C / 30 °F
Night Temperature -3°C / 26 °F
Chance of rainfall 1%
Air Humidity 86%
Air Pressure 1015 hPa
Wind Speed Calm with 2 km/h (1 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 99% of sky
General Conditions Light snow

Thursday, 28th of March 2024

2°C (36 °F)
-4°C (25 °F)
Scattered clouds, light breeze.

Friday, 29th of March 2024

2°C (36 °F)
-1°C (31 °F)
Overcast clouds, moderate breeze.

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

1°C (34 °F)
-1°C (31 °F)
Light snow, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

WESTMARK FAIRBANKS HOTEL AND CONFERENCE

Address
0,2 mi
813 NOBLE ST
99701 Fairbanks
United States

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


SpringHill Suites Fairbanks

Address
0,4 mi
575 1st Avenue
99701 Fairbanks
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


REGENCY FAIRBANKS HOTEL

Address
0,3 mi
95 TENTH AVENUE
99701 Fairbanks
United States

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Holiday Inn Express & Suites FAIRBANKS

Address
1,5 mi
400 Merhar Avenue
99701 FAIRBANKS
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hampton Inn - Suites Fairbanks

Address
1,6 mi
433 Harold Bentley Avenue
99701 Fairbanks
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Golden Umbrella Bed and Breakfast

Address
3,4 mi
458 Terrace Drive
99712 Fairbanks
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Bear Lodge

Address
1,6 mi
325 Wedgewood Dr
99701 Fairbanks
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


9th Ave Hostel

Address
0,6 mi
905 9th Ave
99701 Fairbanks
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


TRAVELODGE FAIRBANKS

Address
0,3 mi
1533 LACEY ST
99701 FAIRBANKS
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Bridgewater Hotel

Address
0,5 mi
723 1ST AVENUE
99701 Fairbanks
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 23:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Videos from this area

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Saturday Night Live Northern Lights in Fairbanks, Alaska

Published: March 22, 2015
Length: 35:11 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Ronn Murray


Aurora Borealis Fairbanks Alaska Sept 12 2014

Published: September 12, 2014
Length: 49:54 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Josh Spice

In-camera timelapse shot at my cabin in the Goldstream Valley north of Fairbanks, Alaska on a Nikon D800 & Nikon 24-70 2.8G: f/2.8, 1/2 sec exposure, no delay, ISO 6400.


Great Gray Owl (Strix nebulosa) Perching on a Tree Stump in Fairbanks Alaska

Published: June 28, 2013
Length: 24:08 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Jeffrey Simonson

This owl allowed me to approach within 1 meter. The other birds you hear are alarm calls from robins who dislike owls in their territory. Watch for a couple of dives on the owl by the robins....


North American SNJ-4 / T6 - flight over Fairbanks, Alaska

Published: December 09, 2014
Length: 47:04 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: PaddyPatrone

Aircraft: 1943 North American SNJ-4 / T6 Pilot: Andy Bibber A friend sponsored me that flight with Andy Bibbers plane. After takeoff Andy handed the control over to me and it was a lot of...


Fairbanks Digout

Published: March 26, 2014
Length: 33:42 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Mike Molloy

Time-lapse video of Mike and Susan digging a car out of the snow in Fairbanks, Alaska. March 2014. GoPro Hero3+ Black Edition, Lightroom 5.0, and GoPro Studio.


Fairbanks: Journey Above the Arctic Circle Fort Yukon - Holland America Line

Published: July 02, 2012
Length: 58:24 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: HollandAmericaFan

Fly over the Yukon Flats National Wildlife Refuge before landing at Fort Yukon, an outpost set up when this was Russian territory. On the ground native guides will fill you in on what it's...


MULTI-DAY Alaska King Salmon Fishing - Koenigs Lachs Angeln - Float Trip

Published: April 17, 2012
Length: 32:13 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Reinhard Neuhauser

http://akrivertours.com/en/our-trips/gulkana Alaska Fishing and Raft Adventures: King Salmon Fishing in Interior Alaska (Fairbanks), Gulkana River. Wilderness Float trips for salomon, rainbow...


Fairbanks Alaska Moose Eating

Published: February 04, 2015
Length: 00:04 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: AtigunAlaska

A young male and female moose eating branches in our yard in Fairbanks, Alaska. It was fairly warm, only about 5 below zero fahrenheit.


Winter Driving in Fairbanks Alaska

Published: May 22, 2014
Length: 51:37 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: AtigunAlaska

This is driving in Fairbanks, Alaska. I drive from a parking lot on the lower University of Alaska Fairbanks campus, down Farmer's Loop Road to a side road. The temperature was about 15 degrees...


April 2014 Blood Moon Eclipse at Sunset over Fairbanks, Alaska

Published: July 23, 2014
Length: 11:14 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Ronn Murray

This year's blood moon was amazing, We watched the eclipsing Blood Moon rise over the city of Fairbanks and make it's way into the southern sky as the setting sun behind us revealed Aurora...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Lathrop High School

Lathrop High School is a public high school in Fairbanks in the U.S. State of Alaska, part of the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District. It is named for early Alaska businessman Austin E. "Cap" Lathrop. Lathrop serves the central part of the Fairbanks area, including downtown and the Fort Wainwright Army Post. With an enrollment of 1,204 as of October 1, 2011, Lathrop is Fairbanks's largest school.

Located at 64.8356, -147.733 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Schools in Fairbanks, Alaska, Public high schools in Alaska

KTVF

KTVF is an NBC affiliate television station serving Fairbanks, Alaska. KTVF is owned by Chena Broadcasting, LLC, but is operated by Tanana Valley Television Company, owner of Fox affiliate KFXF and CBS affiliate K13XD. Its transmitter is located on Ester Dome, while its studios are located on International Drive in downtown Fairbanks.

Located at 64.8429, -147.716 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Articles with inconsistent citation formats, NBC network affiliates, Television stations in Fairbanks, Alaska, Channel 26 digital TV stations in the United States, Television channels and stations established in 1955, Channel 11 virtual TV stations in the United States

Monroe Catholic High School

Monroe Catholic High School is a private, Roman Catholic high school in Fairbanks, Alaska. It is the only Catholic high school in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Fairbanks. It is the northernmost Roman Catholic high school in the Americas.

Located at 64.8514, -147.716 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Roman Catholic secondary schools in Alaska, Schools in Fairbanks, Alaska, Educational institutions established in 1955, Schools accredited by the Northwest Accreditation Commission

Fairbanks North Star Borough School District

The Fairbanks North Star Borough School District is a public school district based in Fairbanks, Alaska. With a student enrollment of slightly over 14,000, it is the state's second largest public school district. The district encompasses an area of 7,361 square miles, which is roughly equal to the size of Rhode Island, Delaware, and Connecticut combined.

Located at 64.8421, -147.718 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
School districts in Alaska, Education in Fairbanks, Alaska, Education in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska

St. Joseph's Hospital (Fairbanks, Alaska)

St. Joseph's Hospital, the very first hospital in Fairbanks, Alaska was built in 1906.

Located at 64.8458, -147.721 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Hospitals in Alaska, Buildings and structures in Fairbanks, Alaska, Hospitals affiliated with the Roman Catholic Church

UAF Community and Technical College

The UAF Community and Technical College (CTC), formerly Tanana Valley Campus (TVC) is located in Fairbanks, Alaska. CTC is a major academic division of the University of Alaska Fairbanks, offering classes and curriculum normally associated with community colleges. CTC is primarily focused on career and technical education. Many one year certificate and two year associates degree programs are offered. 2,554 students were enrolled in 1997 and 3,294 students in 2004.

Located at 64.841, -147.726 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Fairbanks, Alaska, Community colleges in Alaska, Education in Fairbanks, Alaska, University of Alaska Fairbanks

Metropolitan Area Commuter System

Metropolitan Area Commuter System (MACS) is a public transport agency in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska. The agency provides bus service for much of the urbanized Fairbanks Metropolitan Statistical Area, the northernmost such area in the US. MACS is part of the borough's transportation department.

Located at 64.8414, -147.72 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Transit agencies in Alaska, Transportation in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska, Fairbanks, Alaska, Bus transportation in Alaska

Weeks Field

Weeks Field was the first airport for Fairbanks, Alaska, existing from 1923 to 1951, when most operations were moved to Fairbanks International Airport. In later years, the term Weeks Field came to be known for neighborhoods of Fairbanks in the path and vicinity of the former airstrip. Most of the area became a city park and residential areas, with the few surviving buildings serving mostly commercial functions.

Located at 64.8383, -147.733 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1923 establishments in the United States, 1951 disestablishments, Airports in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska, Defunct airports in Alaska

Clay Street Cemetery

Clay Street Cemetery is a cemetery located in Fairbanks, Alaska that is on the National Register of Historic Places. It was created in 1903 and contains the remains of many of Fairbanks' founders, including Mary Pedro, wife of Felix Pedro, the miner who discovered the gold that led to Fairbanks' founding.

Located at 64.8414, -147.707 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cemeteries in Alaska, Cemeteries on the National Register of Historic Places in Alaska, Fairbanks, Alaska

Bentley Mall

Bentley Mall is an enclosed shopping mall located in Fairbanks, Alaska, United States. It is notable as the northernmost mall in both the United States and North America. It is 2 degrees further north lattitude-wise than Centre Square Mall, Canada's northernmost mall located in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, and also north of Nuuk Center in Greenland.

Located at 64.8519, -147.702 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Shopping malls in Alaska, Buildings and structures in Fairbanks, Alaska, Shopping malls established in 1977

Rabinowitz Courthouse

Rabinowitz Courthouse is an Alaska Court of Appeals state courthouse in Fairbanks, Alaska named after former Chief Justice Jay Rabinowitz, situated at 101 Lacey Street, adjacent to the Chena River. The 2001 building was designed by the firm, Charles Bettisworth & Company in collaboration with McCool Green Architects. The edifice incorporates Alaska art in a multitude of media formats.

Located at 64.8447, -147.718 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Courthouses in Alaska, Buildings and structures in Fairbanks, Alaska

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