Sioux City Air Defense Sector, Military defense installation in Sioux City, United States
The Sioux City Air Defense Sector was a military installation equipped with two AN/FSQ-7 computers that served as a command center for coordinating regional air defense operations. The facility monitored several radar squadrons positioned across a wide geographic area.
The facility was established in October 1958 and monitored defense units across western Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota. It was deactivated in April 1966 as strategic needs shifted during the Cold War.
The installation trained numerous military personnel in advanced radar operations and air defense strategies during the Cold War period.
Visitors should know that this former military site is not a public monument today. It helps to learn about its role in the air defense system before seeking to understand the location and its operations.
The site controlled fighter aircraft including the F-94 Starfire, F-102 Delta Dagger, and F-106 Delta Dart that were deployed for regional air defense missions. These fast interceptor planes were critical for immediate response to potential air threats from the east.
GPS coordinates: 42.39750,-96.37361
Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:04
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