Area of Service
Mount Lemmon is a mountaintop facility with a 160′ self-supporting tower that overlooks Tucson. The site is located 75 yards east of the Mt. Lemmon Ski Lift, one mile west of Summerhaven, and 1/2 mile east of the University of Arizona Astronomical Observatory.
Site Security
The facility has Telco lines and is secured with a multi-camera surveillance system with power and environmental monitoring.
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Elevation
160
Tower Height
Tucson
Closest City
1983
Construction Year
Accessibility
Depending on the time of year, access to the site can be 2WD or 4WD vehicles. However, during the snow season (typically from late October to April), access is limited to snowcat or ski chair lift.
Special Features
The site features an emergency generator with ATS, a steel shelter with A/C, and 8′ tall x 19″ wide equipment racks.