Alaska · Air Force

King Salmon Long Range Radar Site

King Salmon, Alaska

Installation overview

About King Salmon Long Range Radar Site

King Salmon Long Range Radar Site provides air defense coverage for southwest Alaska and the Bristol Bay region.

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Location

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King Salmon, Alaska

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King Salmon LRRS, AK 99613

Quick Facts

Branch
Air Force
Installation type
Long Range Radar Site
State
Alaska
Nearest city
King Salmon
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 King Salmon Long Range Radar Site

NOAA climate normals from the nearest reporting station (KING SALMON, AK US), plus community-level hazard exposure for Bristol Bay County.

Avg high
44.3°F
Avg low
28.6°F
Annual rainfall
21.44 in
Typical snowfall
47.4 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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King Salmon Long Range Radar Site FAQ

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Where is King Salmon Long Range Radar Site located?

King Salmon Long Range Radar Site is located near King Salmon, Alaska.

What city is closest to King Salmon Long Range Radar Site?

King Salmon is the nearest listed city for King Salmon Long Range Radar Site.

What is it like to live near King Salmon Long Range Radar Site?

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What is the natural-hazard risk near King Salmon Long Range Radar Site?

The surrounding Bristol Bay community has a FEMA National Risk Index rating of Very Low. Climate normals nearby include average high near 44.3°F, average low near 28.6°F, about 21.44 inches of annual rainfall, about 47.4 inches of typical snowfall. These are community-level public references for PCS planning, not installation-specific hazard determinations.