USCG AIR STATION SITKA

Coast Guard Air Station Sitka, established in 1977, is located on Baranof Island in Southeast Alaska. The unit was commissioned to provide search and rescue, law enforcement, and environmental protection missions across the challenging maritime environment of the Alaska panhandle. Operating primarily MH-60T Jayhawk helicopters, the air station responds to emergencies in one of the most rugged and remote regions of the United States. Over the decades, USCG Air Station Sitka has earned a reputation for its professionalism and vital role in safeguarding lives and supporting the maritime community of Alaska.