Overview
Fort Wainwright is a U.S. Army post in Fairbanks and a center for Arctic and cold-weather military operations.
History
The site began in 1939 as Ladd Field, an Army Air Corps field for cold-weather testing, and was used during World War II to ferry aircraft to the Soviet Union. It became an Army post in 1961.
Today
The post is a major Fairbanks employer, and work on base follows military access and screening rules.
Compiled October 2026. History is summarized for general interest; check primary sources for research. This landmark is local context, not an employer or job listing.