Alaska Loran navigation tower is scheduled for demolition

The US Coast Guard reports that it has established a safety zone during preparation for demolition of the 1,350 feet (411m) high Long Range Aids to Navigation tower in Port Clarence, currently the tallest structure in Alaska.

The Port Clarence Loran tower is the tallest of its kind in the country but it is reported that its condition is deteriorating and there is no funding for repairs. Apparently, this will be the tallest structure ever intentionally brought down with explosives in a controlled demolition.

The Coast Guard began decommissioning its Loran infrastructure in response to direction from Congress provided in the 2010 budget. Loran Station Port Clarence ceased transmitting the Loran signal on 8 February this year (MEC April/May 2010). MEC