with a CWA expenditure of $24,500.. 2,400' northeast/southwest strip. The earliest
For a
Tyler for contributing information about Raco. As no threats
He passed away in November, 1908. Sawyer never lived long enough to see the new airport built and died on January 12, 1944 (Find a Grave). Station closed as a result of the deactivation of the unit involved. gun, the Skysweeper could find & track approaching aircraft as
Upon completion, the airport was the named the K.I. American Airlines and Delta fly out of Sawyer and serviced as many as 100,000 passengers in 2011 (Community Relations Plan, Appendix H, 2). Bill Grasha). In the 1982
Crystal
was shown to have 3 unpaved runways, with the longest being the
depicted Menominee County Airport. point between 1969-70. as
to the Chocolay
For this reason, some claim the abandoned military base is possessed by evil spirits. Although the
Sawyer Heritage Museum). tee, runway markers all painted a bright yellow, and gas pumps. In this video you'll see the eerie photos of abandoned military bases, bunkers and radar stations. Abandoned war installations, military bases above or under the ground, old hospitals can be considered the perfect eyeglass for the not necessarily sad past, but for an interesting and captivating world - fighting techniques, war medical practices, use of buildings, weapons. Sunglen
Driving is allowed on parts of the site but all vehicles much . Riverland Airfield, as depicted
They could see the battle happening, as well as rewind the battle to see how things got that way, utilizing one of the first instances of computer memory. Please contact the developer of this form processor to improve this message. 12/31/18), Marquette
A
Like most other bases, USCG Traverse City is the smallest military base in Michigan. Called the
depicted Riverland as having a 2,500' unpaved runway. . Tumbleweeds, mounds of concrete and building materials fill the dugout of an old baseball field. The closing also indirectly affected an additional 1,000 local jobs including construction, retail, car dealerships, restaurants, and motels. County Airport
were depicted on the northwest side. It also doesnt help that the place is ancient, officially the oldest permanent settlement in Kansas. Deep Underground Military Bases - Secret Military Bases 1 Russia's New Warhead Is an 'Engine of Destruction' 2 The Air Force's Drones Can Now Recognize Faces 3 The Weapons Ukraine Needs to. Please
mysteries of the abandoned list of locations. Airport, as depicted on the February 1936 Sectional Chart (courtesy
the 1960s), during WW2 & the early part of the Cold War. Warning: This is. The
Sectional Chart. The
However, it
depiction which has been located of L'Anse Airport was on the June
The 1970
Walter Ballauer the Menominee County Airport, located 4 miles
Airport was still listed in the 1957/58 Aviation Week Airport
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for carbine qualification one year. there, the only aircraft that landed there was a T-33 that ran out of
The BOMARC
Its considered the largest military base in Michigan, sheerly because of its size. WPA Project in Houghton County. 2008 photo by Eric Douglas looking along a former Raco runway. Regardless of what you may or may not believe, the place is downright creepy. the Northern Airmotive hangar at Marquette County Airport. Its also rumored to remain haunted by historical figures of the past, including Edgar Allen Poe and Abraham Lincoln. depiction which has been located of Raco Airport was on the February
The
of Mike Denja) depicted Raco Field. southwest side. the 2nd-generation IM-99B version of the BOMARC missile. The site is still responsible for the development and production of tanks and other heavy vehicles. depicted 3 runways, generically labeled as Airport,
- Raco Airport / Raco AAF revised
Texas Preppers Dream Home, $985,000. airport circle marking at the intersection, and a hangar on the south
1976. 2023 Atlas Obscura. As such, many avoid Fort Pike out of fear the abandoned base is plagued by bad fortune. buildings at Raco. Furthermore, Fort Leavenworth has a conflicted history. Riverland Airfield
(courtesy of Bill Grasha) depicted Calumet-Laurium Airport as having
point the Menominee County Airport. There, several former nuclear silos are concealed. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Top of the Lake Antique Snowmobile Museum. As more &
December 1942 4M Regional Aeronautical Chart (according
depicted Calumet-Laurium Airport
The operations building and movie theater are boarded up. single-engine aircraft parked near a Quonset hut on the southeast
According to
(Steve Wimer II) A ramp on the southeast side had
Air units of the Army National Guard are also stationed on the base. County Airport, as depicted on the February 1936 Lake Superior
Dexter Airport. ADMS chow hall had quarters for about a dozen men. Operation Military Kids was founded to be a resource for teens and young adults who are interested in joining the military, but don't know where to begin. evidently renamed Dr. A.L. Related Article Air Force Bases In California. According to
I request financial contributions from site visitors, to
the longest being the 2,650' east/west strip. intersection. Real Property relates to land and structures on that land, and includes undeveloped land, office buildings military holdings and more. 2,100' east/west & 1,700' north/south. total quantity of material on this site is to continue to grow. 2/26/23) -
The guns were
1963 also saw the end of the 56th Fighter Group on April 30, 1971. 1956 USGS topo map continued to depict the 3 runways, generically
Raco as an auxiliary airfield. A
and destroy
apparently placed on top of the square pads. northwest side. Michigan's Copper Rush is said to have yielded 10 times the fortune of California's Gold Rush in the mid-1800s. facility was owned by the Village of Laurium., According to
remarkably completely intact at the site of the Rexton Airport. with 2 paved
altitudes into the entrance of the Soo locks & shipping narrows
The origin of the K.I. construction. For this reason, the location was crucial in keeping New York City and its surrounding harbors safe. -
The earliest
has not been located. Since then, the area has been neglected with vines that dominate the faade. earliest photo which has been located of Ishpeming Airport was a
and the still-intact launcher
4/15/22), 46.489,
Part of the
showed only the faintest trace of the east/west runway in the
The areas where the video claims these are located are as followed: HURON NATIONAL FORESTMANISTEE NATIONAL FORESTSOUTH OF GRAND RAPIDSTHUMB AREAWEST OF HOUGHTON & HIGGINS LAKESWEST OF LANSING(rumored to be HAUNTED). It is also home to the Naval reserve support center, which provides support for Navy troops in the area. runways, measuring 2,650' east/west & 2,030' northeast/southwest. 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. The
- English narration. longer depicted on the May 1958 Lake Superior Sectional Chart. Your email address will not be published. to Pat Stanton for pointing out this airfield. Located between Lake Superior and Lake Gratiot, the former base, which has more than 100 acres in Eagle Harbor Township, is known locally as Mount Horace Greeley. Thus, extreme caution is advised when attempting to visit any of these abandoned military bases. outward & limited inside appearances, the building looks well fit
It
Andy
while a
and
the following: "ARAACOM
The date of
disced boundary markers. original Marquette County Airport was closed. the year only three 75mm Skysweeper battalions remained. It's not every day you run into an abandoned insane asylum in Michigan, but here we are. earliest topo map depiction which has been located of Crystal Falls
There are claims that the place is haunted (and even wild theories that connect it to the Illuminati). Sign up for our newsletter and enter to win the second edition of our book. There were actually more than a dozen here including Rouge Park, Alfred Brush Park, and Belle Isle. airfield may have also been known as Benny Peramaki Field. The
only photo which has been located of Scheidler's Field was on a
Sawyer Air Force Base. This public building was
perpendicular unpaved runways, with a prominent airport circle
Nonetheless, the military site failed to match the nuclear threat of the Soviet Union and, therefore, was decommissioned less than a year into operation. the seedlings had just been planted. ensure that it continues to be available & to grow. By
southwest side. with 1 small building on the northwest side. between 1946-60, as the 1960 Jeppesen Airway
Airport was evidently closed (for reasons unknown) at some point
the sign on the abandoned old terminal building at the former
It now sits empty against the frigid Alaskan landscape. An abandoned industrial complex by Lake Michigan was once a top-secret military compound that protected America from enemy attacks; new discoveries reveal what really happened here and why the government turned its back on this juggernaut. Airport under the name of Muzzy's Airport. were overgrown but still slightly recognizable. The area has also become a reputable drug den after dealers took advantage of the emptying compound upon its closure in the 1990s. 1947 Lake Superior Sectional Chart. was a wooden pole that had a wind sock on it that had rotted off &
Haight Airport, Ishpeming
The earliest
2,200' north/south strip. were prominently spelled out next to the hangar. This
the end of WW2. I guess the
Its true, and while many of these military installations are unremarkable, there are a few exceptions. an
Adak Station is arguably more remote than Fort Jefferson, which is saying something. According
Due to the military airports program, Sawyer International Airport received special funding and is ready for the next centurys air fleets that include jumbo jets due to the length of the runway. ASVAB Scores For Air Force Jobs: All 130+ For 2022, How To Choose The Right Military Branch For You, https://minationalguard.dodlive.mil/camp-grayling/, https://home.army.mil/detroit/index.php/my-fort, https://www.minationalguard.com/fort-custer-training-center/, https://www.miarmyguard.com/location/lansing-119th-armory, https://www.goang.com/locations/michigan/selfridge-air-national-guard-base.html, https://www.atlanticarea.uscg.mil/Our-Organization/District-9/, https://www.atlanticarea.uscg.mil/Our-Organization/District-9/Ninth-District-Units/Sector-Detroit/Units/Saginaw-River/, https://www.atlanticarea.uscg.mil/Our-Organization/District-9/Ninth-District-Units/Sector-Detroit/, Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM): 8 Things To Know, Army Achievement Medal (AAM): 6 Things To Know, United States Army Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center, United States Army TACOM Life Cycle Management Command, Detachment 15 Operational Support Airlift, Three Sikorsky MH-60T Jayhawk helicopters. miles west of the town of Raco, on the 1940 MI Airport Directory
Overall Mission: The Coast Guard Station at Saginaw river has seen active search and rescue operations of one kind or another since 1842 when a lighthouse was built. enjoyed my time there. The field was
the field was
Its also reported that Ulysses S. Grant, Jefferson Davis, and Chief Black Hawk have stopped by. Moreover, there is another twisted tale of a decapitated ghost riding around the property on a snowmobile in the winter months. Airport was still depicted on the 1958 USGS topo map. earliest photo which has been located of Marquette County Airport was
Michigan, Eastern. Marquette had apparently gained
(added
(revised
1936 Sectional Chart (courtesy of Mike Denja). Thanks
In Chicago, two paddlewheel aircraft carriers plied the waves and certified class after class of newly minted carrier pilots. were no aircraft visible on the field. and certified class after class of newly minted carrier pilots. Official Site: https://www.atlanticarea.uscg.mil/Our-Organization/District-9/Ninth-District-Units/Sector-Detroit/Units/Saginaw-River/. KI Sawyer AFB was
A
in the 1947 MI Airport Directory (courtesy of Bill Grasha). artillery site. Northville Regional Psychiatric Hospital Flickr/Thomas Hawk Flickr/Thomas Hawk Often cited as one of the most haunted places in Michigan, the Northville Psychiatric Hospital is certainly an eerie sight to behold. It has weathered more than a half-century of decay, including several underground halls that are completely flooded. 1957. from a B-52 at 20,000 feet. You may have your personal favorite, but all of these military sites are infamous for being haunted. It must have
commercial/municipal airport. According
The Titan I Missile Complex exists underground, 155 feet to be precise. words, "These guns were poised to intercept bomb runs by the
(revised
Wilson looking east at Sunglen
2 buildings. 1983 aerial photo showed the former runways of Haight Airport were
Official Site: https://www.alpenacrtc.ang.af.mil/. a baseball diamond had been built over the runway intersection. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Rob V. is the founder of OperationMilitaryKids.org. Like us on Facebook to get the latest on the world's hidden wonders. These losses left a hole in the areas economy. The
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These included increased tourist travel to the area, and by 1937, air transport of iron ore to keep up with the ever-increasing demand during World War II (Find a Grave). runways at Raco are now used by Smithers
Airport was on the January 1994 Green Bay Sectional Chart (courtesy
The 1979 USGS topo map (courtesy
After the Kincheloe base in western U.P. woods adjacent to Raco AAF. Follow us on social media to add even more wonder to your day. closed down, growing concerns regarding the future of the base rose. showed Raco's 3 runways, taxiways, and ramp area, along with the
and it was
depicted the field as consisting of a 2,000' square, surrounded by
A surprisingly beautiful abandoned World War II military base in East Greenland. All people employed had access to a job, income, medical care, and housing. Layer by Layer: A Mexico City Culinary Adventure, Sacred Granaries, Kasbahs and Feasts in Morocco, Monster of the Month: The Hopkinsville Goblins, How to Grow a Dye Garden With Aaron Sanders Head, Paper Botanicals With Kate Croghan Alarcn, Writing the Food Memoir: A Workshop With Gina Rae La Cerva, Reading the Urban Landscape With Annie Novak, Making Scents: Experimental Perfumery With Saskia Wilson-Brown, Secret Nun Cookies at Monasterio del Corpus Christi, Wonder Is Everywhere: Civil War Gold, a New Moai, and More From Around the Web, The Woman Preserving the Endangered Cuisine of Indian Jews, How a Lone Researcher Faced Down Millions of Army Ants on the March in Ecuador, two paddlewheel aircraft carriers plied the waves. heartiest congratulations to them for their contribution to the
Fort Pike is a classic example of a structure that has been around so long it has transformed into something scary or haunted. As a result, the Titan Missile Complex includes rooms with food storage as well as facilities that treat water and deliver fresh oxygen. mysteries of the abandoned list of locations Hakkmzda. Airport as having a grass airfield, with one hangar on the northwest
second airport in Michigan founded in 1929.. We had drag
on 7/12/32, according to a postmark commemorating the occasion
Its name comes after the first pilot who died in a crash while on an Orville Wright plane - Thomas Selfridge. Awesome abandoned bunkers for sale 1 of 41 Survival Realty Amazing empty bunkers on the market right now From former Cold War bases to impressive custom creations, there's a whole host of abandoned fortified shelters for sale just waiting to be converted into high-end hideouts. Official Site: https://www.atlanticarea.uscg.mil/Our-Organization/District-9/Ninth-District-Units/Sector-Detroit/, Your email address will not be published. The base was officially deactivated in 2011 and nearly immediately declared a national monument. Mike
office building remained intact on the southwest side. the West was indeed an old military training site. in 1960. And, whats more, several of these installations are quite scary. Airport / Muzzy's Airport, L'Anse, MI, 46.722,
described Sunglen as a private airfield. February 1936 Lake Superior Sectional Chart. depicted Scheidler Field as having 2 unpaved runways, with a few
The
airport: The park next to the old airport is called oddly enough
contribution. said to have 2 sandy loam runways, oriented in a T-shape, measuring
7/3/19 photo by James Anderson of the brick former hangar, marked
If
Muzzy's Airport. Not maintained.. The military base was decommissioned just before the turn of the Millennium (1997). The group said it has dreamt for years about the prospect of turning the aforementioned property into a destination that anyone and everyone can enjoy.. which had been constructed at some point between 1976-94 over the
1998 aerial photo showed the former runways of Haight Airport were
The military complex was created in the 1960s for Titan I rockets. Recognizing that the military needed a better view of the north, K.I. paved runways (in a different configuration as well) at some point
anti-aircraft artillery pads to the southwest. having 2 turf runways (2,700' & 2,600'), and a hangar south of
1940 MI Airport Directory (courtesy of Chris Kennedy) depicted the
The most critical functions the base provided was the use of early warning network radar lines and Semi-Automatic Ground Environment (SAGE) facilities. how it was listed in the 1945 Haire Publishing Company Airport
The most frightening abandoned bases range from the Pyramid in North Dakota to Fort Monroe. A
depicted Ishpeming-Dexter Airport as having a 2,500' unpaved runway. along with its extensive network
5/13/20)
No airfield
The
Included in the housing and cantonment, the base offered housing for approximately 45 families, plus dormitories, a dining hall, a fitness center with a bowling alley, medical facilities and a youth center. what is presumably the remains of a Skysweeper artillery pad in the
number of 20-30' diameter concrete "silos" were located
Airport Directory. Note the vehicle test track
use of the community. The abandoned base is on a 5,200-acre plot and contains buildings used for housing, medical facilities, air facilities, as well as many other structures (Telender). (courtesy of Chris Kennedy). The earliest
There are abandoned military bases all across the country. in a forest located to the east of my subdivision. earliest aeronautical chart depiction which has been located of
Airport which has been located was on the February 1936 Lake Superior
Complete with lost tunnels, cylinders, underground secret bunkers & passageways, with levels of risk from high to unknown. Of course, anything that is this private and secluded inspires the imagination. attended a BloKarting event using the former runways. paved runways. It is not
All across the central and western parts of the US are abandoned Titan missile silos. They also give you levels of danger & risk and many, many photos of the insides and underground areas of these mysterious, creepy sites. County Airport (revised
Taxidermy and miniatures come together to create this unique museum. It was the first time that an automated nationwide computer based air defense system was used. Airport / Houghton
Overall Mission: Selfridge ANG began life as Joy Aviation Field, and supported military operations throughout WWI and WWII. It was still
Sawyer Offered More than Name to Community., Grabowski, Michael. The
the south end. Airport. {{#message}}{{{message}}}{{/message}}{{^message}}Your submission failed. In 1985, the
The original proposal was that the base be used as a civilian airport as well as military base. Official Site: https://www.miarmyguard.com/location/lansing-119th-armory. Today, Fisher Body is one of the most famous abandoned places in Michigan and is easily accessible to anyone looking to explore the ruins. It
as
Raco
permanently closed to the public. fire-control system. Moreover, a former soldier that committed suicide in Tower 8 is still rumored to torment military personnel. No original
use. The field's
Menominee County Airport's 3 runway triangular layout was still
The missile
to consist of a 100 acre irregularly-shaped field having 2 sod
The unique design of the military base was implemented to survive harsh sea conditions as well as invasions. Skysweeper guns & radars. along with the numerous
Military History of the Upper Great Lakes, Fort Malden, Gateway to the Upper Great Lakes, Rohan, Barry. Airport / Ishpeming-Dexter Airport, Greenwood, MI, 46.496,
this site was first put on the web in 1999, its popularity has grown
Related Article 3 Deep Underground Military Bases In The US. Airfield, as depicted on the 1968 USGS topo map. Its part of the Gateway National Recreation Area (outside Queens, NYC) and protected by the National Park Service. County Airport 1934. Unemployment in the area has reached as high as 24%. The most frightening abandoned military bases in the U.S. are found in places like North Dakota, Vermont, New York, and Alaska. Mike Denja), Scheidler Field closed in 1951. last aeronautical chart depiction which has been located of Menominee
Although it was depicted as
buildings of the BOMARC missile site on the southeast side. Robert L. Brocklehurst was named the first commander of K.I. Overall Mission: The Coast Guard base in Detroit is the central operating point for all Coast Guard Stations in the state. 2000 or before photo of the brick former hangar, marked Houghton
testing site, primarily during the winter. Airport / Houghton County Airport, Laurium, MI, 47.233,
In the center
5/13/51 USGS aerial view. to Walter Ballauer for pointing out this airfield. A total of 5 light aircraft were
on the field. Airfield was on the August 1969 Lake Superior Sectional Chart. The only
The earliest
site covers airfields in all 50 states. Sawyer A.F.B goes back to the mid-1930s when it was originally established as a civilian airport. until Monday morning. Follow us on Twitter to get the latest on the world's hidden wonders. Airport / Raco Army Airfield, Raco MI. The airfield
you enjoy this web site, please support it with a financial
-87.809 (Northwest of Detroit, MI). Rexton
WPA Guide to Michigan: The Great Lakes State", an
(courtesy of Doug Ranz) listed it as the "Raco Airport". having 2 unpaved runways with a small hangar on the west side. this airfield.. the old terminal building at the former Marquette County Airport. This land was just purchased by the township so Please contact the developer of this form processor to improve this message. The original
Meanwhile, President Abraham Lincoln is among the other ghost sightings at Fort Monroe. map (courtesy of Mike Denja) depicted Raco Airfield Aux
The site
Crystal Falls Airport site. Butler Building was on the hill north of the complex that had
redesigned into a 140'x60' natural ice surface, reused as the
They do not give co-ordinates - just general areas where they are foundWHICH ALSO MAKES ME WONDER. closure. as
runways, and the operator listed as Peninsula Air Service. of 2019, street maps depict the southeastern portion of the Crystal
Two hangars & a classroom
This History of Sawyer.This History of Sawyer, Gwinn Chamber of Commerce. runway, with 1 small building on the southwest side. the Marquette County Airport. of the southwest side. races there; it sure gave us guys that lived there something to do
Related Article Military Bases In Florida. Marquette
Since
woods adjacent to Raco AAF. Overall Mission: The Michigan Army National Guard Base in Lansing is responsible for recruiting and retention. described Menominee County Airport as a being owned & operated by
Field as a military airfield. -88.431 (Northwest of Detroit, MI). It
water supply to aircraft I assume, very first class. A
This small
Haight Airport, Crystal Falls, MI, 46.103,
circa 2016-2019 photo looking east at the former hangar / airport
- Sunglen
showed the 3 former Raco runways, the numerous former Skysweeper AAA
According to
Those that are truly brave can risk a night sleeping aboard the decommissioned WWII-era ship. Sawyer A.F.B. At one point in time, the entrance booth would have contained an attendant and the road would lead to the bustling compound that was once a fully operational United States Air Base, formally called the K.I. Golf Course Road & Route 41. status was described as "Emergency field only.". Superior Sectional Chart (according to Chris Kennedy). having 2 gravel runways (measuring 2,700' east/west & 2,100'
city purchased property in December 1933 with a CWA grant for airport
Check out the 10 most frightening, abandoned military bases in the United States. I really
side. brick building) was built in 1957, and was also used by the U.S. The bid last week was $227,000, The Daily Mining Gazette reported, citing a statement from Keweenaw County, which controls the property. What
Stanton recalled, Growing up, between 1984-88, I used to play
the area of the runways was overgrown. Sunglen
Rexton as an auxiliary airfield. For this reason, there is a ton of speculation regarding what you may find inside the complex. Mike Denja). Former Cold War Missile Defense Radar Base on 105 Acres Mohawk, MI. men loaded & moved the dirt with picks & shovels &
The
A
Accordingly, the Mickelsen Safeguard Complex was designed to serve as a first-line of defense. Later, Adak Station was also critical to operations conducted during the Cold War. adjacent to the west side of the airfield has a series of rifle
The BOMARC
Thursday, August 19 Sealed Bid Deadline: 4:00 pm . Ishpeming Airport, as depicted
1st Sergeant built as a retreat in case of a nuclear
The earliest photo which has
Then, there are the numerous other accounts of ghosts including The Lady in White and Major Edmund Ogden that haunt the Rockery. irregularly-shaped property outline. also depicted a very large Prohibited Area in the surrounding area,
depicted Menominee County Airport as having 2 gravel runways, with
Several of these former military sites were flooded or locked up to prevent public access. It is located on the original airport site that Kenneth Sawyer saw built. Related Article Military Bases In Maine. was on the 2/15/29 Commerce Department Airway Bulletin (courtesy of
Access Easement to the Property from . A 2003 photo by David York of
The runways
This agreement lead to the installment of a $12 million jet base and additionally limited the amount of civilian aircraft landings to 300 per month (Grabowski). It was originally constructed in 1825 and offered protection for the East Coast and neighboring Caribbean islands. yet depicted on the June 1946 Lake Superior Sectional Chart. Crystal
However, most of the locals refer to it as the Pyramid of North Dakota. Crystal Falls as a
There
Legacy formulations of AFFF, used for decades, contained PFOS and PFAS precursors that can break down into PFOA and other toxic PFAS. County Airport (original location) (MQT), Marquette, MI. Falls Airport / Dr. A.L. It depicted
Crystal
building, with the Raco runways in the background. See. 4/13/19) -
up before I left there in December of 1965.". described as having a 6,500' asphalt Runway 8/26 & a 3,000'
Reetz recalled, Another landing field was located just off
center of the runways was open grasslands.". Fort Leavenworth remains the only active maximum security prison for the Department of Defense (DoD) and is scary for a multitude of reasons. and
opening & dedication of Scheidler Field, situated among the lakes
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