CFS Chibougamau, or RCAF Station Chibougamau (pre-1967), housed the 10 Radar Squadron (Royal Canadian Air Force). The facility was a military
radar installation in
Chibougamau
Chibougamau () is the largest town in Nord-du-Québec, central Quebec, Canada. Located on Lake Gilman it has a population of 7,504 people (2016 Canadian Census). Chibougamau is surrounded by, but not part of, the local municipality of Eeyou Istc ...
,
Quebec, Canada, that formed part of the
Pinetree Line. Shortly after opening, in 1963, it was converted to semi-automated operation using the NORAD
SAGE system. The station was operated exclusively by the
Royal Canadian Air Force.
Construction took place from the summer of 1960 until the end of September 1962. It officially opened on May 1, 1962, and closed some time in 1988.
Radio station
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, 1340 kHz, was a community radio station operated by volunteers from the radar station and the civilian community.
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Buildings and structures in Nord-du-Québec
Chibougamau
Canadian Forces bases in Quebec
Canadian Forces bases in Canada (closed)
Transport in Nord-du-Québec