Joint Base Elmendorf - Richardson JBER

Welcome to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, otherwise known as JBER!

Located within the Municipality of Anchorage, JBER boasts a large military affiliated community of over 40,000 people and accounts for more than 10% of the local population. Come prepared to be awed by this beautiful base, and very military-friendly state. Amid this region of Southcentral Alaska are picturesque, majestic, snow-capped mountains, lakes, rivers, glaciers and plenty of wildlife. We are incredibly excited you are here and want to help you and your family get settled in Alaska as smoothly as possible.

For more information, visit the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson website.

For information on Base Access on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson visit https://www.jber.jb.mil/Info/Base-Access/.

Traveling by Airplane to Anchorage: Please check the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport website for the most recent information before you book travel.

If your sponsor is not meeting you at the Airport, you will have to hire a taxi as there is no shuttle service from the airport to JBER. Verify your taxi has base access and keep your receipt to request reimbursement when you do the finance portion of your in-processing.

Traveling by Ferry & Driving from the Ferry: Please check The Alaska Marine Highway System & Ferry Information website before you make any plans to use the ferry especially if travelling with pets. The Ferry departs from Bellingham, Washington and arrives in Haines, AK. From Haines it is an additional 765 miles (roughly a 15-hour drive depending on weather and road conditions).

Traveling through Canada: Check the Canada Border Services Agency CBSA website for travel information and restrictions as you plan your route through Canada. Any family members aged 16 and older who are traveling with you will need to have a valid passport to enter Canada. Declaration of firearms and weapons is mandatory. To find out what weapons are allowed please visit the CBSA website or call 800-731-4000.

There is no public transportation available on JBER.

Army Specific

Single Soldiers arriving at Ted Stevens Airport can call Reception at 907-903-4281 for information on transportation to JBER. Reception offers rides at designated times for junior enlisted service members.

Airmen & Guardians

Please establish communication with your sponsor or CSS before you travel to ensure your transportation and accommodation needs are met.

Joint Base Elmendorf - Richardson Base Operators can be reached at 907-552-1110/DSN: 317-552-1110 or 907-384-1110/DSN: 317-384-1110

For the most up-to-date contact information for agencies on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, download the JBER Connect app available through the Apple App Store and Google Play or go to the JBER website.