Information for Long Key, FL

Latitude: 24-49-18.51 N, Longitude: 080-49-11.16 W


Perm ID Sage ID JSS ID Unit Location Early
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Z-210B Z-210B     Long Key, FL FPS-18   Oct 62 * 01-Jul-70 Gap-Filler Annex. * Another source lists the operational date as May 62. This ocean-side radar tower was fitted with a radome sometime circa 1964 for wind protection and to help control corrosion caused by the salty air.

Current Use: Building looks to be used for storage. Site is heavily overgrown.

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