Hangar 5

Experiencia fantástica: Hanger 5 is one of those hidden gems that makes you glad you stopped in. Whether you’re a local or just passing through Girdwood, it’s a great spot to relax, grab a beer, and enjoy some seriously good food. The vibe is laid-back and welcoming—perfect for kicking back after a day outdoors. On the day I visited, the specials were on point—creative, fresh, and a fun twist on familiar favorites. It’s always a good sign when a restaurant puts thought into their daily offerings, and Hanger 5 absolutely nailed it. One thing I really appreciated: the flexibility with sides. I ordered tacos and was able to sub in French fries instead of the usual chips—something small, but it really made the meal feel more customized. And let’s be honest, sometimes you just want fries. The beer selection was solid, and the staff were friendly without being overbearing. All in all, Hanger 5 is the kind of place that makes you want to linger a little longer than planned. I’ll definitely be back.

Experiencia fantástica: Good place to get a hit workout in

Experiencia fantástica: Absolutely LOVE this place. As with any of the Awesome JBER fitness centers - if members paid to keep WiFi, that would be icing on the cake. I would, personally, pay a small fee to have WiFi to access training apps and music.

Experiencia fantástica: Great indoor gym with track. Has pretty much everything you need, from cardio to lifting

Experiencia fantástica: Great staff

Experiencia positiva: Its ideal for service members in need of a quick routine, don’t go during rush hours and clean equipment before use. Besides that super convenient.

Experiencia positiva: Its ideal for service members in need of a quick routine, don’t go during rush hours and clean equipment before use. Besides that super convenient.

Experiencia positiva: Doesn't have cable machines but it has everything else

Experiencia negativa: This place needs to be mowed down. The only reason why it's up is the fact that there's history under it and pt test are held there. We have two other gyms, let's use them and renovate h5 for the better good.

Experiencia fantástica: Everything one needs to have a great workout. Don't forget to bring proof of your COVID-19 Vaccination.

Experiencia positiva: Running sucks in here I felt like I was suffocating. Other than that good equipment and lots of space.

Experiencia fantástica: I take PT tests here.

Experiencia fantástica: Lots of cute women go here but besides that pretty good gym

Experiencia fantástica: Great selection of crossfit style equipment.

Experiencia fantástica: Great place to prep for that PT test.

Experiencia fantástica: Finally!!!! Great work JBER! Its slowly opening up!

Experiencia fantástica: Everything you need for a great workout coupled with an environment to motivate the mindset of a servicemember. The main portion of the gym is completely open so you can see and hear everyone working out which might be the next best thing to reach your PR's. Mostly crossfit oriented equipment but with free weights, machines, and a ninja course, you'd be hard pressed to find a reason not to go here. The main gym area is surrounded with a track that's 8 laps for a mile with comfortably wide turns to train for your next PT test. Sleds, boxes, tires, squat racks, pullup bars, TRX equipment, treadmills, wall balls, Jacob's ladders, and a ninja course.. I mean, come on.. at least check it out.. Pretty legit.

Experiencia positiva: Eh, if you like body weights and running i suppose you could come here. Otherwise, just go to Elmendorf fitness center.

Experiencia positiva: Good facility. Had everything I need for a workout.

Experiencia positiva: There weren't any planes just a bunch of sweaty people

Experiencia positiva: I give FIP 1 outta 5 stars

Experiencia fantástica: Lots of equipment, 24Hr access, decently clean. Can’t complain, only downside is it’s a bit chilly sometimes, but welcome to Alaska.

Experiencia fantástica: Open 24hrs I love this place

Experiencia fantástica: Take my kids here to run the track and cross fit

Experiencia fantástica: Convenient indoor track

Experiencia fantástica: I hate running !

Experiencia fantástica: midnight swole on.

Experiencia negativa: Place is not cleaned enough. Air is moisturized but smells like death.

Experiencia positiva: There's very little equipment but for cardio, this is a good option in the middle of an Alaskan Winter

Experiencia fantástica: Large, old hangar converted into a gym. Has an indoor track, and wide range of equipment and workout space. Rowers, tire flipping, ropes, several types of racks and even a battle rig.

Experiencia fantástica: Big boy / big girl rules type of a gym

Experiencia fantástica: Loved it great CrossFit spot

Experiencia fantástica: I didnt know hangar 5 was going to be a location to rate lol. But since is it is.....i give it 5 stars its free, its clean, and its a track you can run in during the winter.

Experiencia fantástica: Great memories happened here!

Experiencia fantástica: Lots of room to Run, Lift, Carry, and whatever else you want.

Experiencia fantástica: Converting a hangar to a 24 hour gym with an indoor track was one of the best things this post had done.

Experiencia fantástica: Great place to work out without other people interrupting you

Experiencia fantástica: Love working out here. Especially during winter months. Don't like the gyms or memberships requirements from places like planet fitness? Free workouts here with all the equipment you could ask for. Check it out!

Experiencia fantástica: I love this place.

Experiencia positiva: I love it here.... but they should add a tumble track accessible to all who come..#gymnastlife

Experiencia positiva: If you're into crossfit or want an indoor place to run, this is probably a really good gym for you. It's basically useless for most other things.

Experiencia fantástica: Great gym, plenty of equipment

Experiencia fantástica: Love that its 24 hrs.

Experiencia fantástica: Great gym on base that is usually open and relatively uncrowded. If you are into cross fit, check this place out

Experiencia fantástica: Great gym and the base has been working on the air quality. It can be a bit tough to run on the track when there's not a good flow of air going. For all the weight lifting people they have plenty of new equipment for you peeps. It's always a pretty active gym between the Army doing unit workouts and the Air Force running their PT tests there. There is a smaller room with aerobic machines if you don't want to be out in the middle of the hangar. There are cubbies on the women's locker room and about three showers. Theres also a water fountain outside of the bathroom door if you need to fill up water bottles.

Experiencia fantástica: Great CrossFit gym open 24/7

Experiencia fantástica: 24 hours. Lots of equipment to use in the side rooms and the big open gym is great

Experiencia fantástica: Would run again

Experiencia fantástica: For the devoted minimalist.

Experiencia fantástica: Great gym, plenty of equipment

Experiencia positiva: Could have better variety.

Experiencia positiva: New equipment came in a week ago, keep improving!

Experiencia positiva: Great if you enjoy CrossFit

Experiencia negativa: If you test on this track, there's an 80% chance you'll get Hangar Lung at least until the next day.

Experiencia positiva: Very dusty environment. At least 3 people I know complain about their allergies after a run in here. Air quality should be sampled at times. 24hr access is great though...

Experiencia negativa: The air here will dry out your soul. Sometimes they turn on little water prayers but it doesn’t seem to humidify the air as much as make puddles and drips.

Experiencia positiva: Good place. Multi use gym. Also has an 'Artic CrossFit' there. They meet m-f @ 5:30. And m,w,f at 11:30. Good people.

Experiencia positiva: I like the gym itself it's really handy. I haven't noticed anything about the air quality but I took my daughter there and she couldn't stop sneezing, she's 4 so she's not pretending because of a pt test. Maybe my old lungs are just used to it. Probably something wrong with the air there, but it's fine for me

Experiencia positiva: Has a decent amount of equipment, indoor track and is open 24 hours. Since it's in an old hanger, the air is hard to breathe. If your just going for the equipment or a light jog around the track I would recommend, but for sprints or long distance I would discourage using this track.

Experiencia fantástica: Decent gym but not much equipment unless your a cross fit nut

Experiencia fantástica: Home to Arctic CrossFit

Experiencia fantástica: Dirty, crossfit-focused, a bit dusty, alllll fun!

Experiencia fantástica: I love it there. Even at 2 in the morning

Experiencia positiva: It's a 24 hr military gym with no staff

Experiencia positiva: Good space to run and workout or crossfit. Track does close at odd hours though for pt tests.

Experiencia positiva: This should be the only place for Air Force PT testing to ensure all tests are as statistically reproduceable​ as possible.

Experiencia fantástica: Decent gym but not much equipment unless your a cross fit nut

Experiencia positiva: This barebones gym's 24/7 status means you always have time to fit it in your schedule. If your self motivated, plenty of free weights abound, but there are limited weight machines and cardio options outside rowing machines and the track. The gym also has limited climate control, so be ready to feel a bit of the outside inside.

Experiencia positiva: I may bet nitpicking, but this facilities air is just bugging me. It has everything that I love in a exercising and work-out facility but the air is comparable to The Dome. But I can just get pass that fact and say this facility is very convenient being 24/7 and has good equipment!

Experiencia positiva: Large and hot. Super dry air inside. It has a track in which 12 laps is 1.5 miles. Not much for other equipment here though, very basic.

Experiencia positiva: Hanger 5 has everything you need for a great work out including a two hundred meter track crossfit gear free weights and a limited selection of machines.

Experiencia positiva: It's 24/7, so that's pretty great considering the occasionally weird hours of the other two gyms. A pretty large indoor track, all things considering. Sparse equipment and a high amount of traffic, mostly CrossFit emphasis and workouts encouraged. Lots of issues with air quality, and the shower area leaves a lot to be desired. Bring shower shoes for sure.