CFS Armstrong

Canadian Forces Station Armstrong (ADC ID: C-15) is a former General Surveillance Radar station. It is located 1.1 miles (1.8 km) east of Armstrong, Thunder Bay District, Ontario. It was closed in 1974.

Canadian Forces Station Armstrong
Coordinates50°18′19″N 089°00′49″W
TypeRadar Station
CodeC-15
Site information
Controlled by United States Air Force
Royal Canadian Air Force
Site history
Built1952
Built by United States Air Force
In use1954-1962,1962-1974
CFS Armstrong
Location of Canadian Forces Station Armstrong, Ontario
For the civil airport, see Armstrong Airport

It was operated as part of the Pinetree Line network controlled by NORAD.

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