Fairchild Air Force Base
A community guide to Fairchild Air Force Base in Washington, the United States.
- Population
- 2,776 residents
- Region
- Washington
- Country
- the United States
- Coordinates
- 47.6188, -117.6483
Geography and location
Fairchild Air Force Base sits at approximate coordinates 47.6188 latitude and -117.6483 longitude within Washington. The terrain and natural features around Fairchild Air Force Base reflect those typical of its part of the United States, with land use, water access, and transport corridors that have shaped the way the community has developed over time. Travel distances to neighbouring populated places vary, with the wider Washington road network providing the principal routes in and out.
Community and amenities
Fairchild Air Force Base offers the everyday community amenities that one would expect of a populated place in Washington: places to gather, public spaces, and services that connect residents to each other and to the wider region. Educational, cultural, and recreational facilities serve the local population and reflect the priorities of Fairchild Air Force Base's residents. Visitors passing through Fairchild Air Force Base encounter a community whose character is built on the patient work of generations of locals.
Getting there
Reaching Fairchild Air Force Base typically involves the regional road network of Washington or, for longer journeys, connecting to one of the wider transport corridors that traverse the United States. Local routes link Fairchild Air Force Base to surrounding towns and to the principal arteries that carry traffic between the larger urban centres of Washington. Travel times depend on the route taken, the time of day, and the season — all standard considerations for navigating the area around Fairchild Air Force Base.