Army Base Realignment and Closure

Letterkenny Army Depot


BRAC Summary:
– Realign Red River Army Depot, TX. Relocate the depot maintenance of Tactical Missiles to Letterkenny Army Depot, PA.

– Realign Rock Island Arsenal, IL, by relocating the depot maintenance of Combat Vehicles and Other to Anniston Army Depot, AL, and the depot maintenance of Other Equipment and Tactical Vehicles to Letterkenny Army Depot, PA.

– Realign Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, CA. Consolidate depot maintenance of Tactical Missiles at Letterkenny Army Depot, PA.

Property Description: Letterkenny Army Depot (LEAD) is located in south-central Pennsylvania in Franklin County, five miles north of the Borough of Chambersburg. Its facilities include over 2,300,000 square feet of explosive storage space, 902 igloos, 26 rail docks, 28 miles of railroad, 126 miles of paved road, and a containerization facility. The Depot covers 19,243 acres, most of which is devoted to ammunition storage (16,614 acres). LEAD was mplaced on the Environmental Protection Agency s National Priority List (NPL) in 1987. There are two NPL nsites: Letterkenny Southeast Area and Letterkenny – Property Disposal Office Area

Local Redevelopment Authority:
Letterkenny Industrial Development Authority
5540 Coffey Avenue
Chambersburg, PA 17201
http://www.cvbp.com/

Last Page Update: July 14, 2026