JB Elmendorf-Richardson, AK
infoDAF Privatizing On-Base Lodging Beginning Fall 2027 (US & Territories)
The DAF has selected IHG Hotels and Resorts and Centinel Public Partnerships, LLC to execute a 50-year lease, starting Fall 2027. The first 23 installations scheduled for transition are: • Altus Air Force Base, Okla. • Barksdale AFB, La. • Beale AFB, Calif. • Buckley Space Force Base, Colo. • Davis-Monthan AFB, Ariz. • Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Ga. • Edwards AFB, Calif. • Eglin AFB, Fla. • Goodfellow AFB, Texas • Hurlburt Field, Fla. • Joint Base Andrews, Md. • JB Charleston, S.C. • JB Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska • JB McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. • Little Rock AFB, Ark. • MacDill AFB, Fla. • Maxwell AFB, Ala. • Nellis AFB, Nev. • Robins AFB, Ga. • Seymour Johnson AFB, N.C. • Shaw AFB, S.C. • Sheppard AFB, Texas • Travis AFB, Calif. See the full story here: https://www.afimsc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4487502/daf-selects-partner-for-commercialized-on-base-lodging/
Space-Available flights from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska — the AMC passenger terminal connecting the Lower 48, Hawaii, and the Far East.
Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson anchors Anchorage, Alaska, and its AMC passenger terminal is run by the 732d Air Mobility Squadron — the “Huskies.” JBER sits on the great-circle route between the continental U.S. and the Far East, and its flights reflect that: Travis in California, the Japan and Korea bases (Yokota, Kadena, Misawa, Osan), Hawaii, and other Alaska airfields like Eielson.
For a Space-A traveler, JBER is a connector more than a destination terminal — it's where you change planes between the Lower 48 and the western Pacific. Seats are generally open: fill runs low, so a flight headed your way usually has room, and Cat VI travelers reach the manifest on most categorized flights. Nothing here is scheduled, though — JBER's flights are mission-driven, and volume swings month to month.
The move at JBER: decide which direction you're going — west to Japan and Korea, south to Travis, or over to Hawaii — and watch the 72-hour schedule, which posts each morning. Active-duty members must be on leave to sign up. And pack for Alaska: even a brief connection here can mean real cold, so don't get caught in summer clothes between a Hawaii flight and a Yokota one.
Terminal Information
Flight Schedule PDFs
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At a Glance
Editorial summary of the live numbers below.
- Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson is the hinge of the northern Pacific route — its flights link the Lower 48, through Travis, with the Far East bases in Japan and Korea, plus Hawaii and other Alaska airfields. If you're routing between the mainland and the western Pacific the high way, JBER is the connecting point.
- Seats are generally open at JBER — fill runs low, so a flight headed your way usually has room to spare. The terminal isn't heavily contested.
- Cat VI reach is solid — retirees and other Category VI travelers reach the manifest on most categorized flights, and have boarded on every flight where they competed.
- No single day dominates JBER's week — flights spread fairly evenly, with Sunday and Friday running a little busier. The 72-hour schedule posts each morning, so plan from it rather than from a weekly pattern.
- Volume is modest and uneven month to month, and nothing runs on a fixed schedule — JBER's flights are mission-driven. Don't count on a particular route flying on a particular week; check the live schedule.
- April 2026 saw an unusually high spike in flight volume across many AMC terminals — probably driven by real-world operations rather than typical cadence. Weight the other months more heavily when planning your trip.
| Type | Date | Departure | Destination | Roll call | Arrival | Code | Released | Claimed | Fill % | Sel cat | Sel signup | Comp | Comp cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72-Hour | 2026-06-04 | JB Elmendorf-Richardson, AK | Travis AFB, CA | 0700 | — | TBD | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 72-Hour | 2026-06-04 | JB Elmendorf-Richardson, AK | Cape Romanzof LRRS Airport | 0700 | — | DO | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 72-Hour | 2026-06-04 | JB Elmendorf-Richardson, AK | Travis AFB, CA | 1200 | — | F | 53 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 72-Hour | 2026-06-04 | JB Elmendorf-Richardson, AK | Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) | 2225 | — | TBD | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 72-Hour | 2026-06-03 | JB Elmendorf-Richardson, AK | Yokota AB, Japan | 1130 | — | TBD | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 72-Hour | 2026-06-03 | JB Elmendorf-Richardson, AK | Eareckson Air Station | 0830 | — | DO | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 72-Hour | 2026-06-02 | JB Elmendorf-Richardson, AK | Travis AFB, CA | 1144 | — | T | 48 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 72-Hour | 2026-06-02 | JB Elmendorf-Richardson, AK | Eielson AFB, AK | 1600 | — | F | 53 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Arrival | 2026-05-29 | JB Elmendorf-Richardson, AK | Kadena AB, Japan | — | 1430-1530 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 72-Hour | 2026-06-04 | Kadena AB, Japan | JB Elmendorf-Richardson, AK | 1530 | — | T | 53 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 72-Hour | 2026-06-03 | Travis AFB, CA | JB Elmendorf-Richardson, AK | 0940 | — | T | 53 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 72-Hour | 2026-06-03 | Eielson AFB, AK | JB Elmendorf-Richardson, AK | 1341 | — | TBD | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Patterns Over the Past 12 Months
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Methods, contacts, and terminal-specific quirks.
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Plan Your TripQuirks Worth Flagging
- Roll call is conducted at the AMC passenger service counter 3 hours before departure. Space-A seats are often limited — plan for flexibility and mark present early.
- Active-duty members must be on leave to sign up for Space-Available travel.
- Sign-up requires the passenger's or sponsor's DoD ID or passport number — a DoD ID number can be retrieved from the MilConnect website. The sponsor must have proof of sponsorship for any dependents, such as a DD Form 1172-2 or a command sponsorship letter — that proof is the only document accepted for travel. Dependents 14 and older must carry an ID card; dependents under 14 travel with the sponsor or an eligible parent and need a government-issued ID (a passport or a raised-seal birth certificate, not a hospital certificate of birth).
- Baggage allowance is 2 checked bags per traveler, up to 70 lbs and 62 linear inches each, plus 1 carry-on bag and 1 personal item that fits under an aircraft seat.
- Federal Aviation Administration rules bar passengers from drinking their own alcohol on board — only alcohol served by the carrier is permitted. Tobacco use is not allowed on AMC flights or in the terminal.
When You Show Up
Parking, lodging, food, and what to do if you don't get on.
Parking
Check-In
Check in at the JB Elmendorf-Richardson Passenger Terminal, Bldg. 10364, 18th Street. Bring a valid ID, your leave or travel orders, and a printed copy of your Space-A sign-up email. Roll call is held 3 hours before departure.
When to Arrive
The terminal is open 6 am to 10 pm daily, plus evenings on nights when flights depart. The 72-hour flight schedule is refreshed each morning around 5:30 am local. Mark present as early as you can and check that schedule for posted roll-call times. Pack for Alaska's weather even on a quick connection. Two USO locations serve JBER travelers — see the USO note below.
On-Base Lodging
- JBER Lodging(907) 552-2454On-base lodging, Bldg. 7153. Alternate line (907) 552-8276. Rates vary seasonally.
- Seward Military Resort(907) 224-5559A military recreation resort in Seward, about 133 miles south of JBER on Resurrection Bay — a lodging option for travelers spending time in Alaska, not a stay-near-the-terminal choice. Rates vary seasonally.
Off-Base Lodging
- SpringHill Suites by Marriott · (907) 751-6300
- Clarion Suites · (907) 222-5005
- Aptel Studio Hotel · (907) 258-0333
- Aloft · (907) 273-3000
- Hilton Anchorage · (907) 272-7411
- Ramada Inn · (866) 715-1070
- Hotel Captain Cook · (907) 276-6000
- The Lakefront Anchorage · (907) 243-2300
Transportation
- Alaska Yellow Cab · (907) 222-2222Local Anchorage taxi service.
- 773rd LRS Ground Transportation · (907) 552-4475Base transportation to and from billeting — for passengers traveling on orders.
- Enterprise — car rental · (907) 277-1600
- Hertz — car rental · (907) 243-4118
- Avis — car rental · (907) 277-4567
- Thrifty — car rental · (907) 276-2855
- A-1 — car rental · (907) 929-1222
Common Destinations
Editorial notes to complement the live counts on the flight tables above.
- JBER's busiest destination — the main run down to Northern California and the principal link to the Lower 48.
- A frequent run across the Pacific to the Tokyo area — JBER's busiest Far East destination.
- A regular trans-Pacific run to Okinawa, on large aircraft with plenty of seats.
- An occasional run to Misawa in northern Japan — a less-frequent Far East connection.
- An occasional run to Osan, JBER's link into Korea.
- A regular run down to Hawaii and the central-Pacific transit hub — a useful waypoint for travel deeper into the Pacific.
- A short in-state hop to Eielson, near Fairbanks — JBER's main intra-Alaska connection.
- An occasional run down to the Pacific Northwest, near Tacoma, Washington.
Related Terminals
Geographic and functional alternatives.
FAQ
Travelers ask these about this terminal specifically.
I know flights are based on mission requirements. Is there anything I can do to increase my chances of making the flight?
Sign up early, and show up early to mark present. If only a few Space-A passengers have marked present shortly before roll call, terminal staff will tell mission planners that cargo can be added to the pallet positions that would have held seats. On certain aircraft, that means fewer Space-A seats than there are travelers waiting. The fix is to mark present as early as you can — don't wait until just before roll call.
Do I really need to bring a copy of my sign-up email?
Yes — always bring a hard copy of your sign-up email, and make sure it shows a date and time stamp. Terminal staff use that stamp to confirm your priority on the manifest at roll call.
Will they let me on the flight if my ID is expired?
No. Check every ID before you travel, and if any will expire during your trip, renew them now. Expired IDs (including your CAC, dependent ID, and passport) will keep you off the flight.
Helpful Links
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Guide last reviewed . Sources: AMC Travel and Space-A+ historical data.
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