Coast Guard Air Station Humboldt Bay, Coast Guard station in McKinleyville, California, US.
The Air Station operates three MH-65E helicopters from its base at Arcata-Eureka Airport, monitoring 250 miles of Northern California coastline.
Local residents advocated for the establishment of the station, which was commissioned in 1977 to provide year-round aviation search and rescue coverage.
The personnel stationed at Humboldt Bay train specifically for maritime operations in cold Pacific waters and challenging weather conditions.
The Command Center maintains 24-hour monitoring of distress signals through dedicated emergency phone lines at 707-839-6113.
The station supports medical evacuations from mountainous regions while managing maritime law enforcement across three California counties.
GPS coordinates: 40.97667,-124.11111
Latest update: May 22, 2025 16:48
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