Loran Station Hokkaido

Loran Station Hokkaido was a United States Coast Guard-operated LORAN-C (Long Range Navigation) station located on the northern Japanese island of Hokkaido. Established in the early 1970s, the station played a crucial role in supporting maritime and aerial navigation for U.S. and allied forces during the Cold War, particularly in the North Pacific region. It was part of the broader LORAN chain network that provided precise navigation signals for military and civilian vessels and aircraft. The station was decommissioned in the 1990s following advances in satellite-based navigation technology, marking the end of its strategic contribution to regional security and navigation.