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Stratton Air National Guard Base

Stratton Air National Guard Base is home to the 109th Airlift Wing specializing in polar operations.

Scotia, New York

Base Overview

Stratton Air National Guard Base is home to the 109th Airlift Wing specializing in polar operations.

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PCS Climate and Natural Hazards

Climate and hazard profile near Stratton Air National Guard Base

NOAA climate normals from the nearest reporting station (ALBANY AP, NY US), plus community-level hazard exposure for Schenectady County.

Avg high

59.4°F

Avg low

39.4°F

Annual rainfall

40.68 in

Typical snowfall

59.2 in

Natural-hazard exposure

Overall: Very Low
HurricaneVery Low
WildfireVery Low
TornadoVery Low
FloodRelatively 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.

Stratton Air National Guard Base FAQ

Quick answers to common relocation and location questions.

Where is Stratton Air National Guard Base located?

Stratton Air National Guard Base is located near Scotia, New York.

What city is closest to Stratton Air National Guard Base?

Scotia is the nearest listed city for Stratton Air National Guard Base.

What is it like to live near Stratton Air National Guard Base?

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What is the natural-hazard risk near Stratton Air National Guard Base?

The surrounding Schenectady community has a FEMA National Risk Index rating of Very Low. Climate normals nearby include average high near 59.4°F, average low near 39.4°F, about 40.68 inches of annual rainfall, about 59.2 inches of typical snowfall. These are community-level public references for PCS planning, not installation-specific hazard determinations.

Quick Facts
Branch
Air Force
State
New York
Nearby City
Scotia
Installation Type
Military installation
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.