Big Delta Compound

Big Delta (BIG) FSS and FAA Compound, Alaska
Ariel view shows FAA compound at Big Delta, Alaska.  The Flight Service Station can be seen near the center of the photo, close to the runway.  Big Delta facilities date back to 1942. Big Delta FSS is now closed.

Cold Bay FSS, 1963


Photos submitted by Pat Adams

Cold Bay FSS (CDB), Alaska, 1963
FSS building

 

The FSS facility can be seen to the right of the aircraft tail

Cold Bay FSS, 1971


Submitted by Mike Livingston

Cold Bay FSS (CDB), Alaska, 1971
John Hertell and Carol Livingston at the pilot weather briefing counter

Big Delta Sign 1963

Big Delta (BIG) Sign, Alaska 1963
This sign was located in front of the FAA compound and on the Richardson Highway. Phyllis Holzenberg (left) is wife of Station Manager, Jake Holzenberg (not shown).  Their four children under and on top of the sign are, left to right, Eric, Jim, Karl, and Phyllis Holzenberg. Family friends are on the right side of photo.

Big Delta Housing 1963

Big Delta (BIG) Housing, Alaska 1963
This residence was occupied by the Holzenberg family from 1963-1965.

Big Delta Housing 1964

Big Delta (BIG) Housing, Alaska 1964
Big Delta housing compound. The Hass family Volkswagen bus can be seen parked next to one of the FAA quarters.

Bettles FSS, 1985

Bettles FSS (BTT), Alaska, June 1, 1985
Looking eastward.  Facility is now closed.