Post-Attack Command and Control System Facility, Hadley
Post-Attack Command and Control System Facility, Hadley is a defunct Post-Attack Command and Control System facility that operated from June 2, 1958, until 1970.
A landmark inside South Hadley
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 16°. When to go ↓
Hadley is the nearest base
Hadley is 4 miles northwest, with 9 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Boston
Boston is about 78 miles east (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Aug, Sep and Oct
May, June, August, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 63–83°. When to go ↓
Established in 1957
Post-Attack Command and Control System Facility, Hadley dates from 1957. About ↓
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 South Hadley. Green months are the mild ones.
Post-Attack Command and Control System Facility, Hadley
Post-Attack Command and Control System Facility, Hadley is a defunct Post-Attack Command and Control System facility that operated from June 2, 1958, until 1970. It is located on and under Bare Mountain in Hadley, Massachusetts. The facility was known by many different names: Eighth Air Force Combat Operations Center (COC), "The Notch", and "Westover Communications Annex" since it was related to nearby Westover Air Force Base, and nicknamed The Bunker.
The facility has been described as having two underground stories amounting to 40,000 square feet (3,700 m2). It was designed to house 135 people.
- Type
- Landmark
- Established
- 1957
- Wikipedia readers
- 6.9K a year
Where to stay near Post-Attack Command and Control System Facility, Hadley
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are South Hadley (4) and Amherst Town (12).
Amherst Town
40,920 people
4 mi north of Post-Attack Command and Control System Facility, Hadley
Hadley
5,213 people
4 mi northwest of Post-Attack Command and Control System Facility, Hadley
Northampton
31,047 people
7 mi west of Post-Attack Command and Control System Facility, Hadley
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Post-Attack Command and Control System Facility, Hadley | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Hadley | in town | — | 4 2 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs | 17,768 | $358K | B |
| Amherst Town | 4 mi north | 5 min | 12 4 hotels · 8 inns & B&Bs | 40,920 | $485K | A− |
| Hadley | 4 mi northwest | 5 min | 9 8 hotels · 1 inn or B&B | 5,213 | $511K | D |
| Northampton | 7 mi west | 10 min | 11 7 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 31,047 | $430K | C |
| West Springfield Town | 14 mi southwest | 20 min | 23 17 hotels · 4 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs | 28,829 | $322K | D |
| Holyoke | 8 mi southwest | 15 min | 9 9 hotels | 38,023 | $274K | D− |
| Chicopee | 9 mi south | 15 min | 9 4 hotels · 3 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 55,310 | $275K | C− |
| Springfield | 13 mi south | 20 min | 14 13 hotels · 1 inn or B&B | 154,702 | $245K | D |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Post-Attack Command and Control System Facility, Hadley
Other well-known places within 67 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
Big draw40 mi LakeLake Chaubunagungamaug
114 mi National Historic SiteSpringfield Armory National Historic Site14K visitors a year
Big draw67 mi Stadium & arenaGillette Stadium
213 mi LakeQuabbin Reservoir
319 mi Theme parkSix Flags New England
4in town MuseumEric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art
40 mi MountainMount Greylock
62 mi LakeWalden PondPhoto credits
Lake Chaubunagungamaug: Bree from Worcester, MA, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Springfield Armory National Historic Site: National Park Service, Public domain · Gillette Stadium: Bernard Gagnon, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Quabbin Reservoir: engineerchange, CC BY 2.0 · Six Flags New England: Canadaolympic989, Public domain · Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art: John Phelan, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Mount Greylock: Jstergis, CC BY 3.0 · Walden Pond: Victorgrigas, CC BY-SA 3.0
Visiting Post-Attack Command and Control System Facility, Hadley
Is Post-Attack Command and Control System Facility, Hadley in South Hadley?
Yes. It’s inside South Hadley, MA.
When is the best time to visit Post-Attack Command and Control System Facility, Hadley?
May, June, August, September and October, with highs of 63–83°.
How far is Post-Attack Command and Control System Facility, Hadley from Boston?
About 78 miles east of Boston, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Post-Attack Command and Control System Facility, Hadley?
Bradley (BDL), about 26 miles away.
Where should I stay near Post-Attack Command and Control System Facility, Hadley?
Amherst Town (4 mi, 12 places to stay), Hadley (4 mi, 9 places to stay) and Northampton (7 mi, 11 places to stay).
Tips from people in South Hadley
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