NORAD Runs Air Defense Exercises With F-16s at Isolated Airstrip

NORAD Runs Air Defense Exercises With F-16s at Isolated Airstrip

In early April 2026, a quiet airfield along Alaska’s southwestern coast became the setting for a demonstration of modern air defense readiness. Fighter aircraft from the United States Air Force deployed to King Salmon Airport, a remote location far from major bases, to carry out a training exercise under the direction of the North American Aerospace Defense Command. Though limited in scale, the operation reflected a long-standing emphasis on rap…