Welcome to Poker Flat Research Range – the largest land-based rocket research range in the world and the only high-latitude rocket range in the United States.
News
Two NASA launches, one week: Another success at Poker Flat
October 23, 2026
Experiments on two rockets that launched into the night from Poker Flat Research on Monday and Wednesday will reveal more…
Stellar insights
October 16, 2026
Two rocket missions will study how dying stars shape our galaxy
Two rockets set to launch from Poker Flat Research Range
October 16, 2026
Two sounding rockets will launch from Poker Flat Research Range as early as next week on separate missions studying some…
Launches
Follow current activities on Facebook and watch live broadcasts during the launch window on YouTube, @pokerflatrr. These are subject to weather and other delays, so check Facebook, @pokerflatrr, for updates.
Resources
There are many resources available to both scientists and the public to forecast aurora and other space phenomena.
Weather
| Range Admin Center | Telemetry Bldg | Davis Science Bldg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 13°F / -10°C | NA / NA | 23°F / -5°C |
| Barometer | 30.82 in | 29.33 in | 30.3 in |
| Humidity | 95% | NA | 89% |
| Wind | 117° / 2 mph | NA / NA | 74° / 3 mph |
| Official PFRR temperature at front gate: 13°F Cold Weather Policy | |||
| Warmer than −40°F Between −40°F and −50°F Colder than −50°F | |||
Contact Us
Our office hours are 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Poker Flat Research Range is located at 30 Mile Steese Highway, Fairbanks, Alaska.
Mailing address:
Poker Flat Research Range
Geophysical Institute
P.O. Box 757320
Fairbanks, AK 99775-7320
Office: 907-455-2110
Fax: 907-455-2120