Army Base Realignment and Closure

NIKE Site at Aberdeen Proving Ground


BRAC Summary: The Commission recommends the former NIKE site at the northwestern edge of Aberdeen Proving Ground for closure. This property, consisting of approximately 100 acres, represents excess capacity to the Army and is not required for any current or future Army mission.

Property Description: The Nike Site at Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG) was located in the northeast portion of the APG Edgewood Area. The Nike Site was bordered to the west and north by the installation boundary, the Amtrak railroad tracks, and residential areas; and by wooded and marshy areas of the Lauderick Creek Area to the south and east. The Nike Site consisted of approximately 300 acres, of which a 102.2-acre portion was originally desig-nated for closure under the 1988 BRAC Recommendation.

Last Page Update: July 14, 2026