United States Coast Guard Air Stations
Aviation support for U.S. Coast Guard / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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A Coast Guard Air Station (abbreviated as CGAS or AirSta) provides aviation support for the United States Coast Guard. The Coast Guard operates approximately 210 aircraft from 24 Coast Guard Air Stations in the United States. Fixed-wing aircraft, such as the HC-130 Hercules, are built for long range missions and operate from air stations. The MH-65D Dolphin and Sikorsky HH-60 Jayhawk helicopters also operate from Air Stations, Air Facilities and flight deck equipped cutters.
Coast Guard Air Stations | |
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Active | 1920-Present |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Coast Guard |
Type | Air Station |
Role | To provide aviation missions and support |
Unlike Coast Guard Stations, which are subordinate to Sector Commanders, the commanding officer of a Coast Guard Air Station reports to the appropriate District Commander. Air stations are typically commanded by an officer with the rank of captain.