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Cold Bay Long Range Radar Site

Cold Bay, Alaska

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About Cold Bay Long Range Radar Site

Cold Bay Long Range Radar Site monitors the Aleutian Islands and North Pacific approaches.

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Cold Bay, Alaska

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Cold Bay LRRS, AK 99571

Quick Facts

Branch
Air Force
Installation type
Long Range Radar Site
State
Alaska
Nearest city
Cold Bay
Official website
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Area hazard risk
Very Low

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Last verified: January 2024

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PCS Climate and Natural Hazards

Climate and hazard profile near Cold Bay Long Range Radar Site

NOAA climate normals from the nearest reporting station (COLD BAY AP, AK US), plus community-level hazard exposure for Aleutians East County.

Avg high
44.3°F
Avg low
34.3°F
Annual rainfall
42.67 in
Typical snowfall
67.3 in

Natural-hazard exposure

Overall: Very Low
HurricaneVery Low
WildfireRelatively Low
TornadoVery Low
FloodVery Low
Extreme heatVery Low

Climate normals period: 1991-2020. Hazard ratings are community-level public references for PCS planning and are not installation-specific determinations. Sources: NOAA NCEI and FEMA National Risk Index methodology. Compare bases by natural-hazard risk.

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Cold Bay Long Range Radar Site FAQ

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Where is Cold Bay Long Range Radar Site located?

Cold Bay Long Range Radar Site is located near Cold Bay, Alaska.

What city is closest to Cold Bay Long Range Radar Site?

Cold Bay is the nearest listed city for Cold Bay Long Range Radar Site.

What is it like to live near Cold Bay Long Range Radar Site?

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What is the natural-hazard risk near Cold Bay Long Range Radar Site?

The surrounding Aleutians East community has a FEMA National Risk Index rating of Very Low. Climate normals nearby include average high near 44.3°F, average low near 34.3°F, about 42.67 inches of annual rainfall, about 67.3 inches of typical snowfall. These are community-level public references for PCS planning, not installation-specific hazard determinations.