North American Aerospace Defense Command
The North American Aerospace Defense Command (commonly abbreviated to NORAD NΟR-ad; French: Commandement de la défense aérospatiale de l'Amérique du Nord; CDAAN) is a bi-national mutual defense organization in Canada and the United States.
A landmark inside Fort Carson
One of the most looked-up attractions in the U.S.
About 201K people a year read its Wikipedia article, more than for 98% of the 7,799 attractions we track.
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 18°, with about 33" of snow a year. When to go ↓
Fountain is the nearest base
Fountain is 7 miles east, with 7 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Denver
Denver is about 73 miles north (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun and Sep
May, June and September are the mild months, with highs of 73–84°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Fort Carson. Green months are the mild ones.
North American Aerospace Defense Command
The North American Aerospace Defense Command (commonly abbreviated to NORAD NΟR-ad; French: Commandement de la défense aérospatiale de l'Amérique du Nord; CDAAN) is a bi-national mutual defense organization in Canada and the United States. Established 12 September 1957 as the North American Air Defense Command, NORAD is headquartered at Peterson Space Force Base in Colorado, which also serves as the headquarters of United States Northern Command (USNORTHCOM).
During World War II, Canada contacted the United States for protection from German aggression. Later, during the beginning of the Cold War, the U.S. and Canada formed a permanent military alliance.
- Type
- Landmark
- Established
- 1957
- Wikipedia readers
- 201K a year
Where to stay near North American Aerospace Defense Command
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Fort Carson (4) and Colorado Springs (202).
- 1Pikes Peak
- 2Garden of the Gods
- 3Cheyenne Mountain
- 4Weidner Field
- 5Falcon Stadium
- 6The Broadmoor Manitou and Pikes Peak Cog Railway
- 7Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
- 8Will Rogers Shrine of the Sun
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From North American Aerospace Defense Command | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Carson | in town | — | 4 3 hotels · 1 RV park | 18,019 | — | — |
| Colorado Springs | 12 mi north | 20 min | 202 143 hotels · 19 motels · 10 inns & B&Bs · 17 lodges & cabins · 2 hostels · 6 campgrounds · 5 RV parks | 494,743 | $453K | D |
| Manitou Springs | 13 mi northwest | 20 min | 42 17 hotels · 9 motels · 5 inns & B&Bs · 8 lodges & cabins · 1 campground · 2 RV parks | 4,577 | $561K | C |
| Fountain | 7 mi east | 10 min | 7 3 hotels · 3 motels · 1 campground | 29,450 | $398K | C− |
| Rock Creek Park | 2 mi west | 5 min | 2 1 campground · 1 RV park | 97 | $827K | — |
| Stratmoor | 5 mi north | 10 min | 2 2 hotels | 5,412 | $310K | — |
| Cripple Creek | 21 mi west | 30 min | 13 7 hotels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 campgrounds | 1,120 | $286K | — |
| Cascade-Chipita Park | 20 mi northwest | 30 min | 11 5 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds | 1,412 | $515K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near North American Aerospace Defense Command
Other well-known places within 21 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
Big draw116 mi MountainPikes Peak
213 mi Park & preserveGarden of the Gods
35 mi MountainCheyenne Mountain
49 mi Stadium & arenaWeidner Field
521 mi Stadium & arenaFalcon Stadium
613 mi Scenic railwayThe Broadmoor Manitou and Pikes Peak Cog Railway
76 mi Zoo & aquariumCheyenne Mountain Zoo
86 mi LookoutWill Rogers Shrine of the SunPhoto credits
Pikes Peak: David Shankbone, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Garden of the Gods: Dicklyon, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Cheyenne Mountain: Jimmy from Grand Junction, CO, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Weidner Field: KM Newnham, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Falcon Stadium: David Shankbone, CC BY-SA 3.0 · The Broadmoor Manitou and Pikes Peak Cog Railway: Milan Suvajac, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Cheyenne Mountain Zoo: Ken Brazier (Ken g6), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Will Rogers Shrine of the Sun: Matt Wright, CC BY-SA 2.5
Visiting North American Aerospace Defense Command
Is North American Aerospace Defense Command in Fort Carson?
Yes. It’s inside Fort Carson, CO.
When is the best time to visit North American Aerospace Defense Command?
May, June and September, with highs of 73–84°.
How far is North American Aerospace Defense Command from Aurora and Denver?
About 70 miles north of Aurora and about 73 miles north of Denver, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to North American Aerospace Defense Command?
City of Colorado Springs Municipal (COS), about 9 miles away.
Where should I stay near North American Aerospace Defense Command?
Colorado Springs (12 mi, 202 places to stay), Manitou Springs (13 mi, 42 places to stay) and Fountain (7 mi, 7 places to stay).
Tips from people in Fort Carson
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