Central Fairbanks & Fort Wainwright

The urban core of Interior Alaska, centered on downtown Fairbanks along the Chena River. This region includes the city's commercial heart, residential neighborhoods like Farmers Loop and Steele Creek, and the U.S. Army's Fort Wainwright -- a major employer with approximately 15,000 military and civilian personnel. The area offers the metro's highest concentration of services, shopping, dining, and healthcare, along with the Fairbanks International Airport.