A Nike Ajax missile: the same type used at the Lloyd Harbor site. Photo: Don Bender
Located on Long Island’s picturesque north shore, Nike site NY-20 was a typical three-magazine Nike installation. The base was activated during January 1957 and was manned by the Regular Army until 1960, when the New York Army National Guard took over. Site NY-20 was never upgraded to fire Nike Hercules missiles and air defense operations ceased by 1963. Subsequent to its closure, both the control and launcher areas came into private ownership and were completely demolished.
Location
Launcher Area:
Lloyd Harbor, NY
Control Area:
Lloyd Harbor, NY
Dates of Operation
1957-1963
Radar Types
ACQR
Missile Magazines
3 magazines.
1 type “B” and 2 type “C”.
Missiles
30 Nike Ajax
Units
Army
A/66th (1957-1958)
A/1/55th (1958-1960)
National Guard
HHB/1/245th (1959-1963)
A/1/245th (1960-1963)
Current Condition
Obliterated. After the site had been deactivated, both the control and launcher areas came into private ownership and were eventually completely demolished.