Coast Guard Air Station Cape Cod's history is rooted in the need for a more efficient and modern aviation facility within the Coast Guard's Northeast operations. Established on August 29, 1970, it resulted from the consolidation of Coast Guard Air Station Salem, Massachusetts, and the Coast Guard Air Detachment at Quonset Point, Rhode Island. This consolidation took place at what was then Otis Air Force Base, now part of Joint Base Cape Cod.
The move was driven by the limitations of the Salem facility and the Coast Guard's need for a space capable of accommodating evolving aircraft and expanding operational requirements. Air Station Cape Cod became the sole Coast Guard aviation facility in the Northeast, bearing responsibility for a vast area stretching from New Jersey to the Canadian border.
Throughout its history, the air station has played a crucial role in various Coast Guard missions, including search and rescue, law enforcement, homeland security, and maritime environmental protection. It has been involved in numerous high-profile rescue operations, demonstrating its vital role in safeguarding lives and property. The air station has also seen many aircraft changes, as technology has improved. From the HH-52A Sea Guard, and the HU-16E Albatross, to the current MH-60T Jayhawk helicopters and HC-144A Ocean Sentry fixed-wing aircraft. The air station has continually adapted to the needs of the Coast guard.
The move was driven by the limitations of the Salem facility and the Coast Guard's need for a space capable of accommodating evolving aircraft and expanding operational requirements. Air Station Cape Cod became the sole Coast Guard aviation facility in the Northeast, bearing responsibility for a vast area stretching from New Jersey to the Canadian border.
Throughout its history, the air station has played a crucial role in various Coast Guard missions, including search and rescue, law enforcement, homeland security, and maritime environmental protection. It has been involved in numerous high-profile rescue operations, demonstrating its vital role in safeguarding lives and property. The air station has also seen many aircraft changes, as technology has improved. From the HH-52A Sea Guard, and the HU-16E Albatross, to the current MH-60T Jayhawk helicopters and HC-144A Ocean Sentry fixed-wing aircraft. The air station has continually adapted to the needs of the Coast guard.
Six MH-60T Jayhawk helicopters have been painted yellow to celebrate 100 years of Coast Guard Aviation
Coast Guard Air Station Cape Cod was commissioned on August 29, 1970. It was the coalition of CGAS Salem, MA and detachment Quonset Point, RI. It acquired the HH-3F from its Salem unit. I flew in the HH-3F, as a SAR Radio/Radioman/Aircrewman from July 10, 1970 through August 20, 1971 when I finished my enlistment. AT-2 William G. Shea Jr.
News about Coast Guard Air Station Cape Cod |
USCG and RCAF Rescue 31 from Sinking Fishing Ship
13-Mar-22 - On March 2021, US Coast Guard and Royal Canadian Air Force helicopters work together to rescue 31 people from the Atlantic Destiny fishing vessel which was sinking 115 nautical miles south of Nova Scotia
Safety Award for USCG Cape Cod
12-Jan-22 - The Safety Department of the US Coast Guard Air Station Cape Cod in Massachusetts was named recipient of HAI’s Salute to Excellence Safety award in recognition of outstanding contributions to the promotion of helicopter safety awareness
Cape Cod Prepares for 50th Anniversary
08-Mar-20 - Coast Guard Air Station Cape Cod will celebrate its 50th anniversary and over a 100 years of Coast Guard aviation in Massachusetts next September 19. #Massachusetts
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