The US Department of the Air Force is pushing ahead with plans to establish AI data centers in Alaska as part of efforts to support growing data and processing demands across military operations.
Issued through a Request for Lease Proposal, the solicitation invites private developers to finance, build, and operate commercial AI data centers across three installations in the state.
The department has identified approximately 4,700 acres (1,902 hectares) of underutilized land across Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Eielson Air Force Base, and Clear Space Force Station for potential development, with multiple parcels available for lease.
Proposals are due by May 29, 2026, and developers may submit bids for one or more sites based on commercial viability.
Selected partners will handle financing, permitting, construction, and long-term operation under a lease structure that requires fair market compensation to the government.
“By making this land available, we are supporting the growing demands of the AI industry while generating value that directly supports our missions and the readiness of our Airmen and Guardians,” said Robert Moriarty, deputy assistant secretary of the Air Force for Installations.
The initiative is structured under the air force’s Enhanced Use Lease model, which allows private entities to develop non-excess military land under long-term lease agreements.
