Defense / Aviation · Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska
When Alaska welcomed the U.S. Air Force’s new F-35 fighter jets, those aircraft needed hangars built for the Interior’s climate. Alcan delivered the electrical scope for the F-35 weather shelter project at Eielson Air Force Base.
The project
Designed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the project was a full 16-bay hangar structure, engineered to open from both sides. That design — combined with very high bays — shaped how and where electrical and mechanical equipment could be installed, and meant much of Alcan’s work was performed from lifts.
Built for aircraft
A defining requirement of Alcan’s scope was a fire alarm and fire suppression system designed so that, if activated, it would protect the aircraft rather than damage them. The electrical installation throughout was executed to the demanding standards required for a modern military aviation facility.
Project at a glance
| Facility | F-35 weather shelter hangars |
| Location | Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska |
| Sector | Defense / aviation |
| Designer | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
| Highlights | 16-bay, double-sided hangar; high-bay lift work; aircraft-safe fire protection |
| Systems | Hangar electrical, fire alarm & suppression |
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