Plattsburgh Air Force Base

Plattsburgh Air Force Base
USGS aerial photo as of 4 May 1994
Summary
OwnerUnited States Air Force
LocationTown of Plattsburgh, near Plattsburgh, New York
Built1954–1955
In use1955–1995
OccupantsUnited States Air Force
Elevation AMSL234 ft / 71 m
Coordinates44°39′14″N 073°27′56″W / 44.65389°N 73.46556°W / 44.65389; -73.46556
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Plattsburgh Air Force Base is located in New York
Plattsburgh Air Force Base
Plattsburgh Air Force Base
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Runways
Direction Length Surface
ft m
17/35 11,758 3,584 Asphalt/Concrete

Plattsburgh Air Force Base is a former United States Air Force (USAF) Strategic Air Command (SAC) base covering 3,447 acres (13.7 km2) in the extreme northeast corner of New York, located on the western shore of Lake Champlain opposite Burlington, Vermont, in the town of Plattsburgh, New York.

The base closed on 25 September 1995, pursuant to the Defense Base Realignment and Closure Act of 1990 (10 U.S.C. Sec. 2687 note) and the recommendations of the Defense Base Realignment and Closure Commission. It is now a civilian airport and industrial complex, operated by the Plattsburgh Air Base Development Authority. The airfield is now known as Plattsburgh International Airport.