Aurora
in Fairbanks North Star Borough of Alaska, United States

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
64.857 and -147.759 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 64° 51' 24" and W -147° 45' 30"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - USD
Spoken languages:
English, Spanish, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 01:08 AM (Saturday)
Timezone: America/Anchorage
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
9:59 am and 3:16 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-46.876 and 37.859 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Fairbairn Settlement
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for United States in Northern America

Safety Score: 2,7 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United States.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United States. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Discover Aurora

Aurora in Fairbanks North Star Borough (Alaska) is a place in United States about 3,271 mi (or 5,264 km) north-west of Washington DC, the country's capital city.

Current time in Aurora is now 01:08 AM (Saturday). The local timezone is named America / Anchorage with an UTC offset of -9 hours. We know of 7 airports near Aurora, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in United States is Fairbanks International Airport in a distance of 4 mi (or 7 km), South-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

Also, if you like playing golf, there are a few options in driving distance. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Fairbanks, Palmer, Anchorage, and . To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: -12°C / 11 °F

Morning Temperature -17°C / 1 °F
Evening Temperature -13°C / 9 °F
Night Temperature -13°C / 8 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 89%
Air Pressure 1023 hPa
Wind Speed Calm with 2 km/h (1 mph) from South
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Overcast clouds

Saturday, 23rd of November 2024

-10°C (15 °F)
-8°C (18 °F)
Light snow, calm, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 24th of November 2024

-6°C (20 °F)
-5°C (24 °F)
Snow, calm, overcast clouds.

Monday, 25th of November 2024

-13°C (9 °F)
-19°C (-2 °F)
Light snow, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

REGENCY FAIRBANKS HOTEL

Address
1,9 mi
95 TENTH AVENUE
99701 Fairbanks
United States

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hampton Inn - Suites Fairbanks

Address
1,7 mi
433 Harold Bentley Avenue
99701 Fairbanks
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


SpringHill Suites Fairbanks

Address
1,4 mi
575 1st Avenue
99701 Fairbanks
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


WESTMARK FAIRBANKS HOTEL AND CONFERENCE

Address
1,8 mi
813 NOBLE ST
99701 Fairbanks
United States

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


BEST WESTERN PLUS CHENA RIVER

Address
2,3 mi
1255 TVSA WAY
99709 Fairbanks
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Holiday Inn Express & Suites FAIRBANKS

Address
1,6 mi
400 Merhar Avenue
99701 FAIRBANKS
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Bear Lodge

Address
1,1 mi
325 Wedgewood Dr
99701 Fairbanks
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Golden North Motel of Fairbanks

Address
2,6 mi
4888 Old Airport Road
99709 Fairbanks
United States

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Studio 6 Extended Stay

Address
1,5 mi
3535 Shanly Street
99709 Fairbanks
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


9th Ave Hostel

Address
1,3 mi
905 9th Ave
99701 Fairbanks
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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Boiling Water Meets -43F Fairbanks, Alaska

Published: January 14, 2012
Length: 37:51 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: farfinmosker

Didn't work as well as I had hoped. I wished we could pour it off a high place rather than toss it in the air. Or maybe less water in the pot. Anyways...I got burned. :P Of course.


2009 Summer Solstice Fairbanks, Alaska

Published: June 28, 2009
Length: 43:05 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: 22soleclin

From the land of the mid-night sun, a celebration of Fairbanks, Alaska summer solstice June 20,21,22 2009 as seen by the Newsminer ArcticCam. Midnight Alaska time occurrs at counter 0:58 for...


1932 Cadillac V16 - Fountainhead Museum - Fairbanks Alaska

Published: March 20, 2012
Length: 02:27 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum

The journey of our 1932 Cadillac V16 from Maine to Fairbanks. For more antics from Wedgewood Resort - visit our YouTube Channel www.youtube.com/user/fountainheadmuseum.


1934 Offenhauser Part 2 - Fountainhead Museum - Fairbanks Alaska

Published: December 30, 2013
Length: 05:13 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum

Overview of our engine rebuild - Part 1 For more antics from Wedgewood Resort - visit our YouTube Channel www.youtube.com/user/fountainheadmuseum.


2011 Ice Sculpture Carving Championships in Fairbanks Alaska

Published: March 16, 2011
Length: 05:12 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Jeffrey Simonson

A Russian team finishes their multi-block carving titled, "White Silence" , which won 3rd place for the realistic category. http://www.icealaska.com/component/zoo/item/mbsite-19-2.html.


1922 Wills Part 1 - Fountainhead Museum - Fairbanks Alaska

Published: June 04, 2013
Length: 18:44 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum

Driving our 1922 Wills St. Claire. For more antics from Wedgewood Resort - visit our YouTube Channel www.youtube.com/user/fountainheadmuseum.


Edwardian Hobble Skirt - Fountainhead Museum - Fairbanks Alaska

Published: January 09, 2014
Length: 13:06 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum

A little history and description of the Hobble Skirt For more antics from Wedgewood Resort - visit our YouTube Channel www.youtube.com/user/fountainheadmuseum.


Channel Intro - Fountainhead Museum - Fairbanks Alaska

Published: April 17, 2014
Length: 58:10 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum

Highlights and Introduction to the Museum Channel - For more antics from Wedgewood Resort - visit our YouTube Channel www.youtube.com/user/fountainheadmuseum.


1917 Ford Model T - Fountainhead Museum - Fairbanks Alaksa

Published: March 01, 2012
Length: 36:37 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum

Driving our Depot Hack with the 1923 Snow Flyer kit. For more antics from Wedgewood Resort - visit our YouTube Channel www.youtube.com/user/fountainheadmuseum.


1911 Oakland Roadster - Fountainhead Museum - Fairbanks Alaska

Published: August 24, 2012
Length: 17:13 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum

Description and drive in our 1911 Oakland Roadster. For more antics from Wedgewood Resort - visit our YouTube Channel www.youtube.com/user/fountainheadmuseum.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Pioneer Park (Fairbanks, Alaska)

Pioneer Park is a 44-acre (109-ha) city park in Fairbanks, Alaska, United States, run by the Fairbanks North Star Borough Department of Parks and Recreation. It was opened in 1967 as Alaska 67 Centennial Exposition to celebrate the centennial of the Alaska Purchase. After being given first to the state and then to the city, Mayor Red Boucher renamed the site Alaskaland.

Located at 64.8394, -147.775 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Fairbanks, Alaska, Parks in Alaska, Protected areas established in 1967, Protected areas of Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska, Visitor attractions in Fairbanks, Alaska

Creamer's Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge

Creamer's Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge is an 1,800 acre (7.3 km²) bird sanctuary, located within the Fairbanks North Star Borough in the U.S. state of Alaska and partially within the city limits of Fairbanks. It consists of wetlands, fields, and forests.

Located at 64.8708, -147.733 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Bird sanctuaries of the United States, Nature reserves in Alaska, Protected areas of Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska

Midnight Sun Game

The Midnight Sun Game is a baseball game played every summer solstice at Growden Memorial Park in Fairbanks, Alaska, United States. Because the sun is out for almost 24 hours a day, the game starts at about 10:30 at night and completes around 1:30 the next morning. Famous players who have appeared in the game include Tom Seaver, Dave Winfield, Terry Francona, Harold Reynolds, and Jason Giambi. The first game was in 1906. Artificial light has never been used.

Located at 64.8408, -147.759 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Baseball in Alaska, Visitor attractions in Fairbanks, Alaska

Growden Memorial Park

Growden Memorial Park is an outdoor baseball park in Fairbanks, Alaska, United States. It is used for collegiate summer and high school baseball and has been the home field for the Alaska Baseball League's Alaska Goldpanners since 1960. It's also home to the Athletes in Action Fire. It was also home to the defunct North Pole Nicks, before the Nicks relocated to Newby Field.

Located at 64.8403, -147.76 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Alaska Baseball League, Buildings and structures in Fairbanks, Alaska, Minor league baseball venues, Sports venues in Alaska

Carlson Center

The John A. Carlson Community Activity Center is a 6,443-seat multi-purpose arena in Fairbanks, Alaska. It is home to the University of Alaska Fairbanks Nanooks ice hockey team of the CCHA, the Fairbanks Grizzlies of the Indoor Football League, and is also the site used for the university's commencement exercises as well as graduation ceremonies for Lathrop, West Valley, and North Pole High Schools.

Located at 64.8422, -147.764 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Arena football venues, Buildings and structures completed in 1990, Buildings and structures in Fairbanks, Alaska, College ice hockey venues in the United States, Event venues established in 1990, Indoor arenas in the United States, Indoor ice hockey venues in the United States, Music venues in Alaska, Sports venues in Alaska, Visitor attractions in Fairbanks, Alaska

Episcopal Diocese of Alaska

The Episcopal Diocese of Alaska is the diocese of the Episcopal Church in the United States of America with jurisdiction over the state of Alaska. Established in 1895, it has the largest geographical reach of any diocese in the Episcopal Church, with approximately 7,000 members spread across 53 congregations. It is in Province 8. It has no cathedral and the diocesan offices are located in Fairbanks.

Located at 64.8434, -147.74 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Episcopal dioceses of the United States, Episcopal churches in Alaska, Religious organizations established in 1895, Anglican dioceses established in the 19th century

Frontier High School (Alaska)

Frontier High School is a private school in Fairbanks, Alaska. In 2008 there were eight students and one main teacher, Jeff Wagner. Wagner teaches everything other than math and science.

Located at 64.8403, -147.737 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Private high schools in Alaska, Schools in Fairbanks, Alaska

Golden Days Parade

The Golden Days Parade occurs in July in Fairbanks, Alaska every year as part of the Golden Days Festival, a multi-day festival that honors the city's past. The Golden Days Parade is one of the most popular festival events. The overall themes for the parade and festival are "goldrush", "Alaskan pioneers", and "early Fairbanks history" (founded in 1901).

Located at 64.8467, -147.742 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Parades in the United States, Culture of Fairbanks, Alaska, Visitor attractions in Fairbanks, Alaska, Festivals in Alaska

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