Baker Air Force Station

historic site

Established 1959 and fully operational in 1962 as Baker Air Force Station manned by the 821st AC&W Squadron. Initial equipment included FPS-35 search radar and an FPS-6 height-finder radar. The site was equipped with a concrete tower to house an FPS-3.

Built
1959
Access
Yes

Overlooks nearby

DateSunriseGolden hourSunset
March equinox06:5518:2519:04
June solstice05:0719:5620:41
September equinox06:3918:1218:50
December solstice07:2615:2616:14

Local time (America/Los_Angeles).

44.58641, -117.78712

Elevation 1,932 m (modelled from terrain)

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