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Point Barrow Long Range Radar Site

Point Barrow Long Range Radar Site is the northernmost radar station in the U.S., providing NORAD air defense coverage in the Arctic.

Utqiagvik, Alaska

Base Overview

Point Barrow Long Range Radar Site is the northernmost radar station in the U.S., providing NORAD air defense coverage in the Arctic.

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Point Barrow LRRS, AK 99723
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PCS Climate and Natural Hazards

Climate and hazard profile near Point Barrow Long Range Radar Site

NOAA climate normals from the nearest reporting station (BARROW POST ROGERS AP, AK US), plus community-level hazard exposure for North Slope County.

Avg high

19.2°F

Avg low

8.3°F

Annual rainfall

5.39 in

Typical snowfall

45.8 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.

Point Barrow Long Range Radar Site FAQ

Quick answers to common relocation and location questions.

Where is Point Barrow Long Range Radar Site located?

Point Barrow Long Range Radar Site is located near Utqiagvik, Alaska.

What city is closest to Point Barrow Long Range Radar Site?

Utqiagvik is the nearest listed city for Point Barrow Long Range Radar Site.

What is it like to live near Point Barrow Long Range Radar Site?

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What is the natural-hazard risk near Point Barrow Long Range Radar Site?

The surrounding North Slope community has a FEMA National Risk Index rating of Very Low. Climate normals nearby include average high near 19.2°F, average low near 8.3°F, about 5.39 inches of annual rainfall, about 45.8 inches of typical snowfall. These are community-level public references for PCS planning, not installation-specific hazard determinations.

Quick Facts
Branch
Air Force
State
Alaska
Nearby City
Utqiagvik
Installation Type
Long Range Radar Site
Region
Regional installation area
Airport Access
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Area Hazard Risk
Very Low

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This page is an informational directory entry. For gate access, visitor rules, and operational procedures, always use official military websites.