Fairbanks North Star County · AK
Wells in Fairbanks North Star County
1 recorded wells, 1 with verified depth. Here's what the drilling records say and what the permit takes.
Depth, from the records
60ft median drilled depth
p10 · 60 ftp90 · 60 ft
Eight of ten wells in Fairbanks North Star County finished between 60 and 60 feet. Budget to the deep end; celebrate the shallow one.
Who drills around here
| Contractor (AK statewide) | Wells | Median depth |
|---|---|---|
| E AND D WATER WELLS | 3,381 | 111 ft |
| M-W DRILLING INC | 3,139 | 82 ft |
| M-W DRILLING | 2,522 | 150 ft |
| KRAXBERGER DRILLING | 2,396 | 71 ft |
| AURORA DRILLING CO. | 1,543 | 150 ft |
| ALPINE DRILLING | 1,490 | 173 ft |
| ACE WATER WELL DRILLING | 1,097 | 118 ft |
| SWAN DRILLING | 1,022 | 205 ft |
The permit in Fairbanks North Star County
No pre-drill permitgeneric
AK DNR WELTS
AS 41.08.020
- Pre-drill gate
- None — report after drilling
- Fee
- —
- Who files
- Driller or owner may file
- Timeline
- Varies
Confirm current fee with authority
Before the rig arrives
- Confirm parcel allows a private well (vs required public water connection).
- Select a licensed well contractor; obtain owner authorization as required.
- No statewide pre-drill permit for typical domestic wells — confirm local/district overlays.
- Still complete post-drill filing (registration / well log) on the deadline below.
After drilling: Well log via WELTS within 45 days → AK DNR WELTS · filing link ↗
Forms: AK well application · Well log via WELTS
WellMap prepares estimate-backed quote packets and dual-party approvals. It does not issue permits and never auto-submits to government systems. The licensed driller (and/or owner where required by law) is the submitter of record. Verified 2026-07-14.