Plattsburgh Air Force Base, Military airport in Plattsburgh, United States
Plattsburgh Air Force Base was a military airport on the western shore of Lake Champlain with two runways and numerous support buildings. After its closure, the site became a civilian airport serving regional airlines and business aviation operations.
Military operations began at this location in 1814 during the War of 1812 as a defense point. The site became a Strategic Air Command facility during the Cold War and remained active until 1995.
Museums inside former military buildings display aircraft, uniforms, and personal items from pilots who served here over the decades. These collections tell stories about aviation and the daily lives of service members stationed at the base.
The airport is located about 6 miles (10 kilometers) north of downtown Plattsburgh and is accessible by car from the main road. Visitors can explore the grounds and museums, and parking is available near the terminal and museum buildings.
Underground missile launch sites were constructed within a 50-mile (80-kilometer) radius of the base as part of Cold War nuclear deterrence. These hidden facilities stored and prepared intercontinental ballistic missiles for potential launch.
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