Eielson Skeet Club

The Eielson Skeet Club operates as part of Eielson Air Force Base's outdoor recreation program in interior Alaska. Located on base at 99702, the facility serves active duty personnel, retirees, dependents, and other eligible patrons looking for competitive and recreational shooting sports.

The club offers skeet and trap shooting—two distinct clay target sports. Skeet mimics hunting scenarios with targets thrown from different angles and distances. Trap involves straightforward targets launched from a single house. Both sports are popular for hunting preparation, competition, and general marksmanship practice.

As an Eielson AFB facility, access depends on your military affiliation:

• •Active duty Air Force personnel
• •Military retirees with valid ID
• •Family members with dependent status
• •Reserve and Guard members
• •DoD civilians assigned to the base
• •Visitors sponsored by eligible patrons

You'll need a valid military ID card or base pass to enter the facility. Call base recreation or stop by the outdoor recreation office for specific access requirements and any range safety briefings.

The skeet club sits within Eielson's broader outdoor recreation network. The base manages several outdoor destinations nearby:

• •Bear Lake FamCamp - Family camping with facilities
• •Birch Lake - Recreation area (hosts annual 4th of July Birch Lake Bash)
• •Valdez Getaway - Secondary outdoor location
• •Iceman Falls Lodge - Backcountry facility

This integrated approach gives shooters access to hunting preparation grounds and fishing areas within the same system.

• •Base Main: 354 Broadway Ave, Eielson AFB, AK 99702

For specific hours, range conditions, equipment rentals, or scheduling private shoots, contact Eielson outdoor recreation directly. Hours vary by season due to Alaska's extreme daylight changes—summer offers extended daylight for evening shoots, while winter may restrict range operations.

Shooters at Eielson deal with unique seasonal considerations. Summer brings midnight sun conditions ideal for extended range time. Winter challenges include snow management, cold-weather ammunition performance, and limited daylight. The base recreation program adjusts operations accordingly.

Base recreation also manages related activities—the Auto Skills Shop helps maintain vehicles for winter driving, and the Fitness Center supports athletic conditioning for shooting sports.

Eielson hosts seasonal community events including the 4th of July Birch Lake Bash and Customer Appreciation days. The base coordinates Open House Air Show and Frontier Fest throughout the year, which sometimes include outdoor recreation demonstrations.