Coast Guard Air Station Sacramento Explained

Unit Name:Coast Guard Air Station Sacramento
Dates:1978-present[1]
Country: United States
Branch:United States Coast Guard
Role:Medium-range search and rescue and maritime patrol.
Size:189 personnel, 6 aircraft
Aircraft Patrol:Alenia C-27J Spartan

Coast Guard Air Station Sacramento is an Air Station of the United States Coast Guard, located in Sacramento County, California. The station has 189 personnel assigned and operates 6 Alenia C-27J Spartan aircraft on medium-range patrol and search-and-rescue missions.[2] It is located at McClellan Airfield, formerly McClellan Air Force Base, where it is the only remaining military tenant.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: McClellan AFB. 29 November 2010.
  2. Web site: Air Station Sacramento welcomes new Commanding Officer. 29 November 2010.