Information for Curlew AFS, WA

Latitude: 48-52-38 N, Longitude: 118-47-08 W

Call Sign(s): Killdeer


Perm ID Sage ID JSS ID Unit Location Early
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P-6     638 Curlew AFS, WA FPS-3; FPS-5; FPS-6   May-50 01-Dec-59 Site was first known as Mount Bonaparte AFS (its original location); however, the permanent site was located on Bodie Mtn. instead. After LRR site closure, Curlew AFS became gap-filler radar site P-60C.

Current Use: The radar site itself is no longer extant. The cantonment area (centered at 48-55-58N and 118-45-55W) is presently used as a Job Corps center; address: Curlew Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center, Star Route, Box 100, Wauconda, WA 98859.

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