The facility
Calumet-Laurium Airport, as
As
Its also reported that Ulysses S. Grant, Jefferson Davis, and Chief Black Hawk have stopped by. Later, with the outbreak of the Cold War, the military fort was converted to house the NIKE Hercules missile system. To the north, right around the Canadian border, a much smaller and more secretive exercise was underway at an abandoned lighthouse near Waugoshance Point. 11/16/22) -
in the 1947 MI Airport Directory (courtesy of Bill Grasha). may have been under the administrative control of Alpena AAF. hundreds of other small airports in the US post-WW2 aviation boom). was known as the Kincheloe AFB BOMARC site. The last photo which has been
depicted Marquette County Airport. yet depicted on the June 1946 Lake Superior Sectional Chart. The former U.S. Air Force radar base was constructed as part of the Cold War-Era Semi-Automatic Ground Movement (SAGE). The date of
guy had a fear of being blown up. David McLaren
Revised 2/26/23. Ishpeming as an auxiliary airfield. 2014 aerial view looking north showed no trace remained recognizable
on 7/3/19. The server responded with {{status_text}} (code {{status_code}}). Its name comes after the first pilot who died in a crash while on an Orville Wright plane - Thomas Selfridge. Field was on the 1958 USGS topo map. Station closed as a result of the deactivation of the unit involved. In a 7/26/10 aerial photo, the
Sign up for our newsletter and enter to win the second edition of our book. As of 2016, Sawyers poverty rate was as high as 46%, compared with the Marquette County rate of approximately 18%, according to U.S. census data from 2014. It
The 19th century Army military base was built following the War of 1812. Two Civil War-era schooners that collided and sank more than 140 years ago were recently discovered near Beaver Island in northern Lake Michigan. The
A
field & its facilities to the people of Alpena & surrounding
Marquette had apparently gained
as
The earliest photo which has
having 2 unpaved runways with a small hangar on the west side. 45.173,
The park is known for high tech, aviation, and commercial development and is home to companies such as Telkite Enterprises, LLC, AMR Eagle, Superior Extrusion, and more. Construction Company won a contract to perform the work. it was no longer depicted on the March 1970 Lake Superior Sectional
(according to Mike Denja). The military installation was established just prior to the onset of World War I in 1917. and the former hangar / airport
anti-aircraft artillery pads to the southwest. intended to
Finally, after continuing to bounce on and off the closure list, 1993 marked the official closing of the base and in September 1995, all military activity ceased and the K.I. showed only the faintest trace of the east/west runway in the
Airport / Ishpeming-Dexter Airport
original Laurium Airport hangar is now in active service as the
circa 2016-2019 photo looking east at the former hangar / airport
Reetz recalled, Another landing field was located just off
tee, runway markers all painted a bright yellow, and gas pumps. last photo which has been located of Muzzy's Airport was a 5/12/52
generically labeled Landing Field, at the site of
After the bases closing there were endeavors being made to convert the facilities into educational or an Olympic training location. the runways & hike in the area. Sawyer Airport and operated until 1954, in which both private and commercial flights operated (K.I. Forget Disney World and Cedar Point. Airport, as depicted on the February 1936 Sectional Chart (courtesy
Calumet-Laurium
Riverland Airfield was on the August 1965 Lake Superior Sectional
It was said
the January 1946 Lake Huron Sectional Chart (courtesy of Mike Denja). The Seafarer program was a Naval endeavor to put in place a gigantic underground antenna grid that the Navy insisted was needed for defense against nuclear submarines (Mining Journal). Decommissioned Military Base For Sale!. No airfield
popular as a stop on the American Legion 'fly-ins' in the 1930s. from air attack. the 2nd-generation IM-99B version of the BOMARC missile. circa 1940s photo depicted a light aircraft landing or taking off at
L'Anse
The
All people employed had access to a job, income, medical care, and housing. Sawyer never lived long enough to see the new airport built and died on January 12, 1944 (Find a Grave). Dexter Airport. The earliest photo which has
The base was officially deactivated in 2011 and nearly immediately declared a national monument. Abandoned Nike Missile Site, Newport MI To contact Abandoned But Not Forgotten please e-mail us at abnfco@gmail.comwith any questions or submissions you may want to contribute to the site. 2019 aerial view looking northeast at the site of Riverland Airfield
Meanwhile, President Abraham Lincoln is among the other ghost sightings at Fort Monroe. A 2013 aerial view looking east
It
Crystal Falls Airport site. but the chart
A
It
In fact, at one point the military base housed nearly 200 servicemen that were on constant alert for nuclear strikes. longer depicted on the May 1955 Lake Superior Sectional Chart. com has classifieds in Dadri, Uttar Pradesh for . May 1965 Green Bay Sectional Chart. located showing aircraft at the original Marquette County Airport
In Lutz's
The
what is presumably the remains of a Skysweeper artillery pad in the
Additionally, radios and other equipment have been known to turn on and off without explanation. . However, hes not the only former U.S. President that has paid the military base a visit as a ghost. Ishpeming-Dexter
The school is 30 miles (48.3 kilometers) away in Houghton. single 1,700' unpaved east/west
Denja). Some of these are still occasionally guarded, others don't seem to be. an overgrown airstrip. John Frye
as
A 2007 photo by John Grego of
He
depicted as a military airfield on the November 1952 Lake Superior
Legs Inn provides Polish food, a cornucopia of Native American artwork, wood carvings, and mounted deer heads. Nonetheless, the military site failed to match the nuclear threat of the Soviet Union and, therefore, was decommissioned less than a year into operation. Related Article Air Force Bases In California. A semi-abandoned village destroyed by U.S. bombings during World War II dominates the valley of Turano. would you pay for a good aviation magazine, or a good aviation book? A
The North Concord USAF Station in Vermont is another legendary abandoned military base. 4/15/22), 46.489,
last depiction which has been located of Menominee County Airport was
depicted Scheidler Field as having 2 unpaved runways, with a few
mysteries of the abandoned list of locations. The Wing then began conducting flying missions with aircraft such as the B-52H Stratofortress, a new fighter jet, and the KC- 135 Stratotanker, an aerial refueling plane, both developed by Boeing. 2008 photo by Eric Douglas looking along a former Raco runway. Rexton
the Marquette County Airport. It depicted
Sectional Chart. their 40mm guns & 0.50 caliber machine guns. will require ever-increasing funding to pay its expenses. 2 buildings. 6. Packard Automotive Plant, Detroit. 1955 USGS topo map depicted L'Anse Landing Field as an
and
aerial photo. southwest side. known if Raco was ever formally reused as a civil airport, but it
Sectional Chart, with a 5,500' paved runway. Belle Isle Zoo, Detroit. Mike
at Sunglen Airfield showed
of Mike Denja) depicted Raco Field. The government now had access to world-class air facilities as well as an all-weather runway that was 12,300 feet long and a total of 300 feet wide (Joersz, 29). There were no aircraft visible
When nearby
By
A new weapon
The
Prehistoric Forest Amusement Park, Onsted. The BOMARC
aeronautical chart depiction which has been located of Sunglen
an
2 unidentified biplanes at Menominee County Airport. 6/1/53 aerial view depicted Rexton Airport as having 2 perpendicular
having 2 turf runways (2,700' & 2,600'), and a hangar south of
1976. Accordingly, the concrete and steel silos are impressive to view in their own regard. which
1998-2004 Keweenaw Academy- a juvenile corrections facility. The program was with significant outrage and protest from the public as well as state government officials regarding environmental concerns. December 1943 Sectional Chart (courtesy of Mike Denja) depicted Raco
looking along the closed Runway 26 at the former Marquette County
consisted of a grid of 28 individual missile launcher buildings on
ADMS chow hall had quarters for about a dozen men. attack. 4/27/22) -
David York, in 1983 the older terminal building at Marquette County
& is owned by Odovero Properties, used as a gravel pit.. Airfield showed the runways remained clear. Official Site: https://www.atlanticarea.uscg.mil/Our-Organization/District-9/Ninth-District-Units/Sector-Detroit/, Your email address will not be published. KI Sawyer AFB was
11/20/22)
These abandoned military bases housed some of the most devastating nuclear weapons ever built during the cold war. military airfield was intended to be reused as a civil airport after
BOMARC installation. Overall Mission: Selfridge ANG began life as Joy Aviation Field, and supported military operations throughout WWI and WWII. Crystal Falls Airport was
Laurium City Airport, at the eastern end of 3rd
Fort Monroe is another former military base linked to paranormal activity. had to be recovered by the military. History It all started when the [] Army Bases Airport. Jobbie Nooner 2021 Is Friday June 25th, 2021 Gull Island Lake JobbieCrews 60 photos of HOT BOAT PARTY GIRLS. Public Financing. point the Menominee County Airport. woods adjacent to Raco AAF. site covers airfields in all 50 states. The earliest
between 1944-45. as that is
hangar on the west side. A
Raco airfield property was later reused by the Air Force to build a
airfield may have also been known as Benny Peramaki Field. Its considered the largest military base in Michigan, sheerly because of its size. the February 1936 Lake Superior Sectional Chart. Overall Mission: The Detroit Arsenal was built by Chrysler in 1941 to produce tanks for the war effort. It's a lovely
Sunglen
Due to vandalism and general run-down of the buildings, the base was once considered a public safety hazard as well as a general unsightly place (Dawsey). It depicted
In addition to being a logistical military asset, the area surrounding the base provided an enjoyable experience for the employed military personnel, most particularly with the access to outdoor activities, such as hiking, fishing, hunting, boating, and skiing, Though was sometimes referred to as K.I. Mike Denja). earliest photo which has been located of Crystal
Updated 10/2/22. Required fields are marked *. Haight Airport at some point between
Aeronautical Chart. the runway intersection. computer & gun on one carriage, a fully integrated gun &
Raco AAF. 8/26, was 7,000' long), taxiways, ramps & hangars. However, several storms (including Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Isaac) have caused significant damage to the structure. Airport as having a grass airfield, with one hangar on the northwest
showed the former runways of Crystal Falls Airport were overgrown but
Military History of the Upper Great Lakes, Fort Malden, Gateway to the Upper Great Lakes, Rohan, Barry. of Dexter Airport. The
were listed as Marquette Executive Air & Northern Airmotive Inc. The
The bid last week was $227,000, The Daily Mining Gazette reported, citing a statement from Keweenaw County, which controls the property. Michigan, Eastern. view. It performs search and rescue operations, and supports law enforcement and other operations in the area. the following: "ARAACOM
last aeronautical chart depiction which has been located of Riverland
earliest depiction which has been located of Menominee County Airport
The
Of course, anything that is this private and secluded inspires the imagination. Consequently, sailors and passengers that have been on the ship report all kinds of strange, paranormal activity. BOMARC launcher shelters. Menominee County Airport
Airport was evidently closed (for reasons unknown) at some point
intersection. showed Raco's 3 runways, taxiways, and ramp area, along with the
map (courtesy of Mike Denja) depicted Raco Airfield Aux
Rexton as an auxiliary airfield. It depicted Calumet-Laurium
Not maintained.. unpaved runways, with a few small buildings along the southwest side. January 1946 Lake Huron Sectional Chart (courtesy of
Directory (according to Chris Kennedy). SAGE facilities, such as K.I. possibly
The remnants of the base where US Army troops learned how to fight in extreme conditions. Sunglen
Nonetheless, once the Soviet Union fell so did Adak Station. The United Artists Theatre Building, Detroit. Peramaki Field.. It was originally constructed in 1825 and offered protection for the East Coast and neighboring Caribbean islands. Airport / Muzzy's Airport, L'Anse, MI, 46.722,
Weather Service. Airfield may have been constructed at some point between 1965-66. as it was not
this airfield.. A
Two
The Town Hall portion of this meeting was livestreamed starting at 6:30pm. The military base is notorious for its paranormal activity with several existing sites labeled as haunted. Larsen reported in 2018, The area is completely unrecognizable
The goal is to address any environmental issues at the former base, employ local residents and turn the land into a tourism spot, the letter stated. The
It now sits empty against the frigid Alaskan landscape. Consequently, Adak Station was developed in 1942 to counter attacks from Japanese controlled Kiska Harbor. Thanks
northwest. being adjacent to the property of the "Fort Brady Military
enjoyed my time there. Today, Fisher Body is one of the most famous abandoned places in Michigan and is easily accessible to anyone looking to explore the ruins. also wouldnt doubt that under the canopy of all those trees
in a forest located to the east of my subdivision. of Mike Denja). Scott recalled, "I learned
(the brown
along with the numerous
Sawyer Air Force Base (Gwinn Chamber of Commerce). The highly secretive program, codenamed STAG-1, Strategic Test Attacks Group-1. depicted the field as having 2
up before I left there in December of 1965.". For this reason, some claim the abandoned military base is possessed by evil spirits. for another half-century of use, if it continues to receive
Whats amazing about these facilities is they were designed to be self-sufficient in the event of a nuclear apocalypse. with
East Alexander Road. The runways
around the Sault Saint Marie locks. 1966 Green Bay Sectional Chart (courtesy of Mike Denja). Adak Station launched massive assaults on Kiska (and other strategic strongholds) during the Pacific Theater. Raco Field
The unique design of the military base was implemented to survive harsh sea conditions as well as invasions. Airport was still depicted on the 1958 USGS topo map. Field was no longer depicted on the 1953 Lake Huron Sectional Chart
Interesting enough, the installation was originally part of the anti-ballistic missile system (known as the Safeguard Program). In this video you'll see the eerie photos of abandoned military bases, bunkers and radar stations. Units Stationed: N/A Official Site: https://www.crane.army.mil/ The
Michigan, Detroit, Northeast. These locations provided excellent reception capability for radar, making them logistically beneficial for the Air Force. The field was
1955 USGS topo map continued to depicted Dexter Landing
Aviation Machinist Michael L Beshara later described for the Library of Congress Veterans History Project, They had a television camera in the nose, and a hydraulic unit that was controlled by radio impulses for each operation they wanted to control.. The
They do not give co-ordinates - just general areas where they are foundWHICH ALSO MAKES ME WONDER. As no threats
over the former BOMARC missile site. Airmans Information Manual shows Sunglen Airport to be
It
- Raco Airport / Raco AAF revised
Field, with 2 perpendicular unpaved runways. Invading U.S. troops were first seen from this now-abandoned tower, leading to the Spanish-American War. Northville Regional Psychiatric Hospital, Northville. showed an irregularly-shaped unpaved airfield, with 1 light
runway, with 1 small building on the southwest side. privately-owned field on the farm of Dr. N.O. The operations building and movie theater are boarded up. Airfield was no longer depicted on the 1983 USGS topo map. original Laurium Airport hangar was so sturdily constructed, that it was
miles west of the town of Raco, on the 1940 MI Airport Directory
been active. The fourth-longest suspension bridge the world, connecting one Michigan peninsula to another. They also give you levels of danger & risk and many, many photos of the insides and underground areas of these mysterious, creepy sites. this site was first put on the web in 1999, its popularity has grown
The Navy never succeeded with implementing the system and the endeavor eventually failed altogether. If the
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. what is presumably the remains of a Skysweeper artillery pad in the
closure. They want the
buildings of the BOMARC missile site on the southeast side. depicted as a military airfield on the 1966 Lake Superior Sectional
The earliest
Since then, the area has been neglected with vines that dominate the faade. This land was just purchased by the township so the center of the airfield, a north arrow was on the west side. I
the end of WW2. was converted into a maintenance garage by the Village.. There
launch site for the huge BOMARC ramjet surface-to-air missiles. abandoned military base on lake michigan. The earliest
The last aeronautical chart
(early March to mid April). to Andy Larsen for pointing out this airfield. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Rob V. is the founder of OperationMilitaryKids.org. According to the CIA, the official name is Homey Airport and Groom Lake. Course opened on the property. The site
Will
County Airport was listed among active airports in the 1962 AOPA
Nazis or the Ruskies, at low
Opened in 1955 it was decommissioned in 1974. runways, measuring 2,650' east/west & 2,030' northeast/southwest. has not been located. Though the program was never implemented, it allowed the continuation of operations at the base. triangular shaped roads were laid out, extending outward from the
A circa-1963 photo by John Frye
depiction which has been located of the original Marquette County
Please consider a financial contribution to support the continued growth & operation of this site. Either way, this is one creepy five-minute excursion in to some supposed abandoned Michigan places. S.S.S. This airfield may have also been known as Benny Peramaki Field. . Previous Episode Next Episode The Latest Discovery Exploration Seasons Episode 1 been located of Rexton Airport was a 9/19/43 aerial view looking
The silos
The KI Sawyer Air Force Base had a history with the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission (BRAC), even before its official closure in September 1965. Copyright 2023 www.OperationMilitaryKids.org. The field's
between 1957-58. as it was no
Thus, extreme caution is advised when attempting to visit any of these abandoned military bases. It depicted Rexton as having a
Like most other bases, USCG Traverse City is the smallest military base in Michigan. The 1970
David York, the older terminal at Marquette County Airport. testing site, primarily during the winter. A 1988 photo by Scott Anttila of
being equipped with skis for landing on snow & ice.". the time of a 1994 aerial view, the site of Menominee County Airport
Two
runway of Raco AAF. circa 1930s photo (courtesy of Mike Kaufman, via Walter Ballauer) of
Many of us
The famous poet was stationed at Fort Monroe as an artilleryman and is said to still get around the base in his afterlife. If
The
The operators
showed the 3 former Raco runways, the numerous former Skysweeper AAA
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