Loran Station Adak Alaska

Loran Station Adak, located on Adak Island in Alaska’s Aleutian chain, was established by the United States Coast Guard during World War II as part of the Long Range Navigation (LORAN) system. Operational from 1943, the station provided critical radio navigation signals to support Allied naval and air operations across the North Pacific, particularly during the Aleutian Campaign against Japanese forces. Following the war, Loran Station Adak remained active through the Cold War, enhancing maritime safety and supporting both military and commercial vessels in the remote region. The station was eventually decommissioned in the late 20th century as satellite-based navigation systems rendered LORAN technology obsolete.