Army Base Realignment and Closure

Coraopolis – Moon (NIKE Site 71, Pittsburgh)


BRAC Summary: The Moon, Coraopolis Army Family Housing Site was constructed in 1957 to support the adjacent NIKE missile battery. In 1974, the missile site was closed and the property excessed. The housing was retained for use by active duty personnel in the Greater Pittsburgh area, and Kelly Support Center and Fort Meade provided installation oversight. The facility closed on 1991.

Property Description: The housing site was located on 4.00 acres in Moon Township, Allegheny County, PA. It consisted of five “Capehart”-style single-family housing units: three two-bedroom units and two three-bedroom units.

Conveyance Summary:
Starting Acres: 4.00
Remaining Acres: 0.00
Conveyed Acres: 4.00

Last Page Update: July 14, 2026