USCG Air Station NRLNS

U.S. Coast Guard Air Station New Orleans (NRLNS) was established in 1955 at Alvin Callender Field in Belle Chasse, Louisiana, to provide vital search and rescue, law enforcement, and environmental protection missions along the Gulf Coast. Initially equipped with HU-16E Albatross seaplanes and HH-52A Seaguard helicopters, the unit has since transitioned to modern MH-60 Jayhawk helicopters to better serve its operational area. Throughout its history, the air station has played a crucial role in hurricane response, most notably during Hurricane Katrina in 2005, rescuing thousands of stranded citizens. Today, USCG Air Station New Orleans remains a frontline unit, ensuring maritime safety and security across the central Gulf region.