Coast Guard Air Station Los Angeles
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| Coast Guard Air Station Los Angeles | |
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 ]Unit Patch CGAS Los Angeles |
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| Active | 1962-Present |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Coast Guard |
| Type | Air Station |
| Role | To Patrol the Southern California Coast from Dana Point to Morro Bay. |
| Garrison/HQ | Los Angeles International Airport |
| Engagements | Cold War September 11, 2001 attacks |
| Commanders | |
| Commanding Officer | Cdr Salvatore Palmeri |
| Executive Officer | Cdr Jason Lyuke |
| Helicopter | 3 HH-65 Dolphin |
Coast Guard Air Station Los Angeles is a United States Coast Guard air station located at Los Angeles International Airport in Playa del Rey, California. It operates from Los Angeles to various locations including Catalina Island.
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[edit] Missions
The missions of CGAS Los Angeles include search and rescue (SAR), Admiralty Law or Maritime Law enforcement, aids to navigation support (such as operating lighthouses) and marine environmental protection (such as responding oil spills). Currently CGAS Los Angeles maintains and operates 3 HH-65 Dolphin helicopters.
[edit] Operations
Coast Guard Air Station (CGAS) Los Angeles is located on the north runway complex and adjacent to Los Angeles International Airport.
[edit] History
[edit] CGAS Los Angeles Beginnings
In the 1960's, the Coast Guard has proposed to build a new air station at Los Angeles International Airport when airport commissioners gave the green light to began construction on the north side of LAX, it will be joined in Coast Guard's 11th district.
