Fairbanks Amazon Facility Reaches Full Capacity with Over 1M Deliveries

In Fairbanks, Alaska, an Amazon delivery warehouse has achieved a significant milestone since its opening in December 2024. The facility has processed and delivered over 1 million packages to customers’ doors, averaging approximately 5,500 packages daily. This surge in operations underscores the growing role of the facility in meeting local demand.

The Fairbanks warehouse employs a full staff of 150 workers, including package sorters and delivery drivers. Station Manager Sydney Edge indicates that the facility is preparing for the busy holiday season, with plans to add 80 part-time positions across the state. To enhance employee support, the warehouse features amenities such as an ablution room for contemplation and prayer, as well as a lactation room for nursing mothers.

Enhancing Delivery Efficiency and Community Integration

Categorized as a “Last Mile” facility, this Amazon location serves as the final touchpoint before packages reach customers. Edge noted, “This is the last chance that you see Amazon touching the packages right before the customers get them.” The establishment of the warehouse aims to improve service in more remote areas, providing faster delivery times. Edge highlighted that many items now arrive within a two-day promise, a significant improvement compared to the previous wait times of two to three weeks.

Packages are flown into Fairbanks International Airport via Prime Air, then transported to the warehouse off Airport Road. There, they are sorted using a series of conveyor belts before being loaded onto delivery trucks. The facility has established around 30 delivery routes throughout the Fairbanks area, covering a geographic range that includes Murphy Dome Road, Salcha, and portions of Chena Hot Springs Road. Plans are underway to extend service to Nenana in the future.

Most packages processed at the Fairbanks facility weigh less than 50 pounds, with heavier items typically handled by the U.S. Postal Service, FedEx, and UPS to manage the volume. It’s important to note that this facility is not responsible for deliveries to more remote regions, such as Nome, which continue to rely on Anchorage as the only other delivery station in Alaska.

As the Fairbanks warehouse continues to operate at full capacity, the impact of Amazon’s presence in the region is evident. By streamlining delivery processes and integrating more closely with the community, the facility aims to enhance customer satisfaction while creating new job opportunities in Alaska.