Alaska · Air Force
Kotzebue Regional Radar Site
Alaska
- Air Force
- Alaska
Installation overview
About Kotzebue Regional Radar Site
Kotzebue Regional Radar Site is a U.S. military installation in Alaska.
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Location
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Alaska
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Quick Facts
- Branch
- Air Force
- State
- Alaska
- Area hazard risk
- Very Low
Public sources
This page is an informational directory entry. For gate access, visitor rules, and operational procedures, always use official military websites.
Last verified: March 2026
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Family and Lifestyle
- Family fit varies by school zones, commute times, and community amenities in surrounding areas.
- Lifestyle can range from urban convenience to suburban quiet depending on where you choose to live.
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PCS and Relocation Notes
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PCS Climate and Natural Hazards
Climate and hazard profile near Kotzebue Regional Radar Site
NOAA climate normals from the nearest reporting station (KOTZEBUE RALPH WEIN AP, AK US), plus community-level hazard exposure for Northwest Arctic County.
- Avg high
- 29.8°F
- Avg low
- 18.3°F
- Annual rainfall
- 11.36 in
- Typical snowfall
- 64.2 in
Natural-hazard exposure
Overall: Very LowClimate 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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Kotzebue Regional Radar Site FAQ
Quick answers to common relocation and location questions.
Where is Kotzebue Regional Radar Site located?
Kotzebue Regional Radar Site is located in Alaska.
What city is closest to Kotzebue Regional Radar Site?
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What is it like to live near Kotzebue Regional Radar Site?
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What is the natural-hazard risk near Kotzebue Regional Radar Site?
The surrounding Northwest Arctic community has a FEMA National Risk Index rating of Very Low. Climate normals nearby include average high near 29.8°F, average low near 18.3°F, about 11.36 inches of annual rainfall, about 64.2 inches of typical snowfall. These are community-level public references for PCS planning, not installation-specific hazard determinations.