Elmendorf AFB
Airfield Identification
August 1940 to present
United States of America
CITY: Anchorage, AK
IATA/ICAO CODES: EDF / PAED
COORDINATES: 61°15'N / 149°48'W
OTHER NAMES: Elmendorf Field (1940-ca 1948), Elmendorf AFB (ca 1948-present)
Commando Operations
Elmendorf Field was built near Anchorage, AK from June 1940. During World War II, it housed the headquarters of 11th Air Force and played a major role in supporting the Aleutian Campaign against the Japanese. In December 1945, the 11th Air Force became the Alaskan Air Command, still based at Elmendorf.
Units & operators based
11th Air Force (August 1940 to December 1945)
Alaskan Air Command (December 1945 to 1975)