Coast Guard Air Station Los Angeles, Military aviation facility at Los Angeles International Airport, United States.
Description
Coast Guard Air Station Los Angeles was a military aviation facility located at Los Angeles International Airport. The station operated four MH-65 Dolphin helicopters to carry out rescue operations across Southern California's coastal waters and the Channel Islands.
History
The station was established in 1962 with two HO-4S helicopters through collaboration between the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce and federal officials. Operations continued for over 50 years until the facility closed in 2016 when the lease at the airport expired and activities relocated.
Culture
The station maintained safety protocols and training programs for maritime rescue operations across Southern California's coastal waters and the Channel Islands region.
Practical
The facility was staffed around the clock to respond to emergencies along the Southern California coast and offshore areas. Keep in mind this was an active military installation within one of North America's busiest airports, making public access difficult.
Did you know?
The station was an unusual blend of military rescue operations and commercial aviation sharing the same runway environment. This proximity allowed for rapid response to emergencies occurring along one of California's most populated coastal regions.
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