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Cape Romanzof Airport is a [[United States Air Force]] military airstrip. It's mission is to provide access to the [[Cape Romanzof Long Range Radar Station]] for servicing and other requirements. |
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The airstrip was conducted in 1950 during the construction of the Cape Romanzof Air Force Station. During the station's operational use as a manned radar station, it provided transportation for station personnel and for supplies and equipment to be airlifted to the station. With the manned radar station's closure in 1938, the airstrip now provides access to the unattended site for maintence personnel and other requirements. |
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It is not open to the public. |
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Airport type | Military | ||||||||||
Elevation AMSL | 464 ft / 141 m | ||||||||||
Coordinates | 61°46′54″N 166°02′13″W / 61.78167°N 166.03694°W | ||||||||||
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Cape Romanzof LRRS Airportt (ICAO: PACZ, TC LID: CCF) is a military airstrip located 6 miles (9.7 km) southeast of Cape Romanzof, Alaska. It is not open for public use.
Overview
Cape Romanzof Airport is a United States Air Force military airstrip. It's mission is to provide access to the Cape Romanzof Long Range Radar Station for servicing and other requirements.
The airstrip was conducted in 1950 during the construction of the Cape Romanzof Air Force Station. During the station's operational use as a manned radar station, it provided transportation for station personnel and for supplies and equipment to be airlifted to the station. With the manned radar station's closure in 1938, the airstrip now provides access to the unattended site for maintence personnel and other requirements.
It is not open to the public.
References
This article incorporates public domain material from the Air Force Historical Research Agency