NORAD/USNORTHCOM Headquarters
The Cheyenne Mountain Complex is a military installation and defensive bunker located in unincorporated El Paso County, Colorado, next to the city of Colorado Springs. Built into the granite of Cheyenne Mountain, the complex serves as the alternate headquarters for NORAD and USNORTHCOM.
Primary mission includes aerospace warning, aerospace control, and maritime warning for North America.
Serves as alternate headquarters for United States Northern Command operations.
Designed to ensure continuity of critical defense operations during national emergencies.
Government published materials
Official NORAD and USNORTHCOM publications confirming facility location, purpose, and operational status.
Commercial satellite data
High-resolution satellite imagery showing facility entrances, security perimeter, and infrastructure modifications over time.
FOIA released documents
Declassified construction documents, blueprints, and contractor records obtained through FOIA requests.
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