U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps Aviation Squadrons
Note: Listed below are the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps aviation squadrons, broken down in alphabetical order by aircraft regardless of service branch.
AH-1W SuperCobra, AH-1Z Viper/UH-1N Twin Huey, UH-1Y Venom
Squadrons Home Base
HMLA-167 Warriors MCAS New River, NC
HMLA-169 Vipers MCAS Camp Pendleton, CA
HMLA-267 Stingers MCAS Camp Pendleton, CA
HMLA-269 Gunrunners MCAS New River, NC
HMLA-367 Scarfaces MCAS Kaneohe Bay, HI
HMLA-369 Gunfighters MCAS Camp Pendleton, CA
HMLA-467 Sabre Rattlers. MCAS Cherry Point, NC
HMLA-469 Vengeance. MCAS Camp Pendleton, CA
HMLA-773 Red Dogs Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, NJ
AV-8B Harrier (V/STOL)
Squadrons Home Base
VMA-214 Black Sheep MCAS Yuma, AZ
VMA-223 Bulldogs MCAS Cherry Point, NC
VMA-231 Ace of Spades MCAS Cherry Point, NC
VMA-311 Tomcats MCAS Yuma, AZ
VMA-542 Tigers MCAS Cherry Point, NC
C-2A Greyhound
Squadrons Home Base
VRC-30 Providers NAS North Island, CA
VRC-40 Rawhides Chambers Field, NS Norfolk, VA
C-12 Huron Locations
MCAS Beaufort, S.C.; MCAS New River, N.C.; MCAS Iwakuni, Japan; MCAS Futenma, Japan; Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba; Naval Support Activity Bahrain; NAF Atsugi, Japan; NAF Kadena, Japan; and NAF Misawa, Japan
C-20A/D Gulfstream III
Squadrons Home Base
Fleet Logistics Support Wing Det. (C-20A) NAS Sigonella, Italy
VR-1 Starlifters (C-20D and C-37) Joint Base Andrews, MD
C-20G Gulfstream IV
Squadrons Home Base
VR-51 Windjammers MCAS Kaneohe Bay, HI
C-26 Metroliner
Locations Home Base
NAS Sigonella, Italy NSA Naples, Italy
Pacific Missile Range Facility (PMRF) Barking Sands, Kauai, HI
Notes: The aircraft assigned to Europe provide rapid response cargo and passenger transportation as well as forward-deployment logistics support. The aircraft assigned to Hawaii support range operations at Pacific Missile Range Facility (PMRF) Barking Sands.
C-37 Gulfstream V
Squadrons Home Base
VR-1 Starlifters (C-20D and C-37) Joint Base Andrews, MD
C-40A Clipper
Squadrons Home Base
VR-56 Globemasters NAS Oceana, VA
VR-57 Conquistadors NAS North Island, CA
VR-58 Sunseekers NAS Jacksonville, FL
VR-59 Lonestar Express NAS JRB Fort Worth, TX
VR-61 Islanders NAS Whidbey Island, WA
C-130T Hercules
Squadrons Home Base
VR-53 Capital Express Joint Base Andrews, MD
VR-54 Revelers NAS JRB New Orleans, LA
VR-55 Minutemen NAS Point Magu, CA
VR-62 Nomads NAS Jacksonville, FL
VR-64 Condors Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, NJ
CH-53E Super Stallion
Squadrons Home Base
HMH-361 Flying Tigers MCAS Miramar, CA
HMH-366 Hammerheads MCAS New River, NC
HMH-461 Iron Horse MCAS New River, NC
HMH-462 Heavy Haulers MCAS Miramar, CA
HMH-463 Pegasus MCAS Kaneohe Bay, HI
HMH-464 Condors MCAS New River, NC
HMH-465 Warhorses MCAS Miramar, CA
HMH-466 Warlock MCAS Miramar, CA
E-2C/D Hawkeye
Squadrons Home Base
VAW-113 Black Eagles NAS Point Mugu, CA
VAW-116 Sun Kings NAS Point Mugu, CA
VAW-117 Wallbangers NAS Point Mugu, CA
VAW-120 Greyhawks Chambers Field, NS Norfolk, VA
VAW-121 Bluetails Chambers Field, NS Norfolk, VA
VAW-123 Screwtops Chambers Field, NS Norfolk, VA
VAW-124 Bear Aces Chambers Field, NS Norfolk, VA
VAW-125 Tigertails NAF Atsugi, JapanVA
W-126 Seahawks Chambers Field, NS Norfolk, VA
E-6B Mercury
Squadrons Home Base
VQ-3 Ironmen Tinker AFB, OK
VQ-4 Shadows Tinker AFB, OK
VQ-7 Roughnecks Tinker AFB, OK
EA-6B Prowler
Squadrons Home Base
VMAQ-2 Death Jesters MCAS Cherry Point, NC
VMAQ-3 Moon Dogs MCAS Cherry Point, NC
VMAQ-4 Seahawks MCAS Cherry Point, NC
EA-18G Growler
Squadrons Home Base
VAQ-129 Vikings NAS Whidbey Island, WA
VAQ-130 Zappers NAS Whidbey Island, WA
VAQ-131 Lancers NAS Whidbey Island, WA
VAQ-132 Scorpions NAS Whidbey Island, WA
VAQ-133 Wizards NAS Whidbey Island, WA
VAQ-134 Garudas NAS Whidbey Island, WA
VAQ-135 Black Ravens NAS Whidbey Island, WA
VAQ-136 Gauntlets NAS Whidbey Island, WA
VAQ-137 Rooks NAS Whidbey Island, WA
VAQ-138 Yellow Jackets NAS Whidbey Island, WA
VAQ-139 Cougars NAS Whidbey Island, WA
VAQ-140 Patriots NAS Whidbey Island, WA
VAQ-141 Shadowhawks NAF Atsugi, Japan
VAQ-142 Gray Wolves NAS Whidbey Island, WA
VAQ-209 Star Warriors NAS Whidbey Island, WA
F-5F/N Tiger II Adversary
Squadrons Home Base
VFC-13 Fighting Saints NAS Fallon, NV
VFC-111 Sundowners NAS Key West, FL
VMFT-401 Snipers MCAS Yuma, AZ
F/A-18 (A-D) Hornet
Squadrons Home Base
VFA-15 Valions NAS Oceana, VA
VFA-34 Blue Blasters NAS Oceana, VA
VFA-37 Bulls NAS Oceana, VA
VFA-83 Rampagers NAS Oceana, VA
VFA-106 Gladiators NAS Key West, FL
VFA-131 Wildcats NAS Oceana, VA
VFA-204 River Rattlers NAS JRB New Orleans, LA
VFC-12 Fighting Omars NAS Oceana, VA
NFDS Blue Angels NAS Pensacola, FL
VMFA-112 Cowboys NAS JRB Forth Worth, TX
VMFA-115 Silver Eagles MCAS Beaufort, SC
VMFA-122 Werewolves MCAS Beaufort, SC
VMFA-232 Red Devils MCAS Miramar, CA
VMFA-251 Thunderbolts MCAS Beaufort, SC
VMFA-312 Checkerboards MCAS Beaufort, SC
VMFA-314 Black Knights MCAS Miramar, CA
VMFA-323 Death Rattlers MCAS Miramar, CA
VMFA-224 Bengals MCAS Beaufort, SC
VMFA-225 Vikings MCAS Miramar, CA
VMFA-242 Bats MCAS Iwakuni, Japan
VMFA-533 Nighthawks MCAS Beaufort, SC
Notes: NFDS (Naval Flight Demonstration Squadron)
F/A-18E/F Super Hornet
Squadrons Home Base
VFA-2 Bounty Hunters NAS LeMoore, CA
VFA-11 Red Rippers NAS Oceana, VA
VFA-14 Tophatters LeMoore, CA
VFA-22 Fighting Redcocks NAS LeMoore, CA
VFA-25 Fist of the Fleet NAS LeMoore, CA
VFA-27 Royal Maces NAF Atsugi, Japan
VFA-31 Tomcatters NAS Oceana, VA
VFA-32 Swordsmen NAS Oceana, VA
VFA-41 Black Aces NAS LeMoore, CA
VFA-81 Sunliners NAS Oceana, VA
VFA-86 Sidewinders NAS LeMoore, CA
VFA-87 Golden Warriors NAS Oceana, VA
VFA-94 Mighty Shrikes NAS LeMoore, CA
VFA-97 Warhawks NAS LeMoore, CA
VFA-102 Diamondbacks NAF Atsugi, Japan
VFA-103 Jolly Rogers NAS Oceana, VA
VFA-105 Gunslingers NAS Oceana, VA
VFA-106 Gladiators NAS Oceana, VA
VFA-113 Stingers NAS LeMoore, CA
VFA-115 Eagles NAF Atsugi, Japan
VFA-122 Flying Eagles NAS LeMoore, CA
VFA-136 Knighthawks NAS Oceana, VA
VFA-137 Kestrels NAS LeMoore, CA
VFA-143 Pukin’ Dogs NAS Oceana, VA
VFA-146 Blue Diamonds NAS LeMoore, CA
VFA-147 Argonauts NAS LeMoore, CA
VFA-151 Vigilantes NAS LeMoore, CA
VFA-154 Black Knights NAS LeMoore, CA
VFA-192 Golden Dragons NAS LeMoore, CA
VFA-195 Dambusters NAF Atsugi, Japan
VFA-211 Fighting Checkmates NAS Oceana, VA
VFA-213 Black Lions NAS Oceana, VA
F-35B/C Lightning II
Squadrons Home Base
VFA-101 Grim Reapers Eglin AFB, FL
VFA-125 Rough Raiders NAS LeMoore, CA
VMFA-121 Green Knights MCAS Iwakuni, Japan
VFMA-211 Wake Island Avengers MCAS Yuma, AZ
KC-130J/T Super Hercules
Squadrons Home Base
VMGR-152 Sumos MCAS Iwakuni, Japan
VMGR-234 Rangers NAS JRB Fort Worth, TX
VMGR-252 Otis MCAS Cherry Point, NC
VMGR-352 Raiders MCAS Miramar, CA
VMGR-452 Yankees Stewart ANGB, NY
MH-53E Sea Dragon
Squadrons Home Base
HM-12 Sea Dragons Chambers Field, NS Norfolk, VA
HM-14 Vanguard Chambers Field, NS Norfolk, VA
HM-15 Blackhawks Chambers Field, NS Norfolk, VA
MH-60R Sea Hawk
Squadrons Home Base
HSM-35 Magicians NAS North Island, CA
HSM-37 Easyriders MCAS Kaneohe Bay, HI
HSM-40 Airwolves NS Mayport, FL
HSM-41 Seahawks NAS North Island, CA
HSM-46 Grandmasters NS Mayport, FL
HSM-48 Vipers NS Mayport, FL
HSM-49 Scorpions NAS North Island, CA
HSM-51 Warlords NAF Atsugi, Japan
HSM-60 Jaguars NAS Jacksonville, FL
HSM-70 Spartans NAS Jacksonville, FL
HSM-71 Raptors NAS North Island, CA
HSM-72 Proud Warriors NAS Jacksonville, FL
HSM-73 Battle Cats NAS North Island, CA
HSM-74 Swamp Foxes NAS Jacksonville, FL
HSM-75 Wolf Pack NAS North Island, CA
HSM-77 Saberhawks NAF Atsugi, Japan
HSM-78 Bluehawks NAS North Island, CA
HSM-79 Griffins NAS North Island, CA
MH-60S Sea Hawk
Squadrons Home Base
HSC-2 Fleet Angels Chambers Field, NS Norfolk, V
AHSC-3 Merlins NAS North Island, CA
HSC-4 Black Knights NAS North Island, CA
HSC-5 Nightdippers Chambers Field, NS Norfolk, VA
HSC-6 Screamin’ Indians NAS North Island, CA
HSC-7 Dusty Dogs Chambers Field, NS Norfolk, VA
HSC-8 Eightballers NAS North Island, CA
HSC-9 Tridents Chambers Field, NS Norfolk, VA
HSC-12 Golden Falcons NAF Atsugi, Japan
HSC-14 Chargers NAS North Island, CA
HSC-21 Blackjacks NAS North Island, CA
HSC-22 Sea Knights Chambers Field, NS Norfolk, VA
HSC-23 Wildcards NAS North Island, CA
HSC-25 Island Knights Anderson AFB, Guam
HSC-26 Chargers Chambers Field, NS Norfolk, VA
HSC-28 Dragon Whales Chambers Field, NS Norfolk, VA
MQ-4C Triton
Squadrons Home Base
VUP-19 Big Red Jacksonville, FL; NAS Pt. Magu, CA
MV-22B Osprey
Squadrons Home Base
VMM-161 Greyhawks MCAS Miramar, CA
VMM-162 Golden Eagles MCAS New River, NC
VMM-163 Ridgerunners MCAS Miramar, CA
VMM-164 Knightriders MCAS Camp Pendleton, CA
VMM-165 White Knights MCAS Miramar, CA
VMM-166 Sea Elks MCAS Miramar, CA
VMM-261 Raging Bulls MCAS New River, NC
VMM-262 Flying Tigers MCAS Futenma, Okinawa
VMM-263 Thunder Eagles MCAS New River, NC
VMM-264 Black Knights MCAS New River, NC
VMM-265 Dragons MCAS Futenma, Okinawa
VMM-266 Fighting Griffins MCAS New River, NC
VMM-268 Red Dragons MCAS Kaneohe Bay, HI
VMM-363 Red Lions MCAS Miramar, CA
VMM-364 Purple Foxes MCAS Camp Pendleton, CA
VMM-365 Blue Knights MCAS New River, NC
VMM-764 Moon Night MCAS Miramar, CA
VMM-774 Wild Goose Chambers Field, NS Norfolk, VA
P-3C Orion/EP-3E Aries II
Squadrons Home Base
VP-1 Screaming Eagles NAS Whidbey Island, WA
VP-9 Golden Eagles MCAS Kaneohe Bay, HI
VP-30 Pro’s Nest (P-3C and P-8A) NAS Jacksonville, FL
VP-40 Fighting Marlins NAS Whidbey Island, WA
VP-46 Grey Knights NAS Whidbey Island, WA
VP-62 Broadarrows NAS Jacksonville, FL
VP-69 Totems NAS Whidbey Island, WA
VQ-1 World Watchers NAS Whidbey Island, WA
VPU-2 Wizards MCAS Kaneohe Bay, HI
P-8 Poseidon
Squadrons Home Base
VP-4 Skinny Dragons NAS Whidbey Island, WA
VP-5 Mad Foxes NAS Jacksonville, FL
VP-8 Fighting Tigers NAS Jacksonville, FL
VP-10 Red Lancers NAS Jacksonville, FL
VP-16 War Eagles NAS Jacksonville, FL
VP-26 Tridents NAS Jacksonville, FL
VP-30 Pro’s Nest (P-3C and P-8A) NAS Jacksonville, FL
VP-45 Pelicans NAS Jacksonville, FL
VP-47 Golden Swordsmen NAS Whidbey Island, WA
RQ-7B Shadow
Squadrons Home Base
VMU-3 Phantoms MCAS Kaneohe Bay, HI
VMU-4 Evil Eyes MCAS Camp Pendleton, CA
RQ-21 Blackjack
Squadrons Home Base
VMU-1 Watchdogs MCAC Yuma, AZ
VMU-2 Night Owls MCAS Cherry Point, NC
SH-60F/HH-60H Sea Hawk
Squadrons Home Base
HSC-11 Dragonslayers Chambers Field, NS Norfolk, VA
HSC-85 Firehawks NAS North Island, CA
VH-3D Sea King/VH-60N WhiteHawk
Squadrons Home Base
HMX-1 Nighthawks MCAF Quantico, VA
Notes: HMX-1 is responsible for helicopter transport of the President and Vice President of the United States. HMX-1 also operates MV-22B Ospreys.
TRAINING AIRCRAFT
(F/A-18A++/B/C/D, F-35B/C, T-6A/B Texan II, TC-12 Huron, T-34C Turbomentor, T-39N/G Sabreliner, T-45 A/C Goshawk, TH-57B/C Sea Ranger, TAV-8B Harrier II, MV-22B Osprey, CH-53E)
Squadrons Home Base
VT-2 Doerbirds NAS Whiting Field, FL
VT-3 Red Knights NAS Whiting Field, FL
VT-4 Warbucks NAS Pensacola, FL
VT-6 Shooters NAS Whiting Field, FL
VT-7 Eagles NAS Meridian, MS
VT-9 Tigers NAS Meridian, MS
VT-10 Wildcats NAS Pensacola, FL
VT-21 Redhawks NAS Kingsville, TX
VT-22 Golden Eagles NAS Kingsville, TX
VT-27 Boomers NAS Corpus Christi, TX
VT-28 Rangers NAS Corpus Christi, TX
VT-31 Wise Owls NAS Corpus Christi, TX
VT-35 Stingrays NAS Corpus Christi, TX
VT-86 Sabrehawks NAS Pensacola, FL
VMAT-203 Hawks MCAS Cherry Point, NC
VMMT-204 Raptors MCAS New River, NC
VMFAT-101 Sharpshooters MCAS Miramar, CA
VMFAT-501 Warlords MCAS Beaufort, SC
HT-8 Eightballers NAS Whiting Field, FL
HT-18 Vigilant Eagles NAS Whiting Field, FL
HT-28 Hellions NAS Whiting Field, FL
HMALT-303 Atlas Camp Pendleton, CA
HMHT-302 Phoenix MCAS New River, NC
TEST AND EVALUATION (TE) AIRCRAFT
Squadrons Home Base
VX-1 Pioneers NAS Patuxent River, MD
VX-20 Force NAS Patuxent River, MD
VX-23 Salty Dogs NAS Patuxent River, MD
VX-30 Bloodhounds NAS Point Magu, CA
VX-31 Dust Devils NAS China Lake, CA
HX-21 Blackjack NAS Patuxent River, MD
VMX-1 Flying Lions MCAS Yuma, AZ
VXS-1 Warlocks NAS Patuxent River, MD
CARRIER AIR WINGS COMPOSITION
Air Wing: CVW-1
Composition:VFA-211 Fighting Checkmates, VFA-136 Knighthawks, VFA-11 Red Rippers, VFA-81 Sunliners, VAQ-137 Rooks, VAW-126 Seahawks, HSC-11 Dragonslayers, HSM-72 Proud Warriors, and VRC-40 Rawhides Det.
Air Wing: CVW-2
Composition:VFA-2 Bounty Hunters, VFA-137 Kestrels,VFA-192 Golden Dragons, VFA-34 Blue Blasters, HSC-4 Black Knights, HSM-78 Blue Hawks, VAW-113 Black Eagles, VAQ-136 Gauntlets, and VRC-30 Providers Det.
Air Wing: CVW-3
Composition: VFA-32 Swordsmen, VFA-105 Gunslingers,VFA-131 Wildcats, VFA-86 Sidewinders, HSC-7 Dusty Dogs, HSM-74 Swamp Foxes, VAW-126 Seahawks, VAW-123 Screwtops, and VAQ-130 Zappers, and VRC-40 Rawhides Det.
Air Wing: CVW-5
Composition:VFA-102 Diamondbacks, VFA-27 Royal Maces, VFA-195 Dambusters, VAQ-141 Shadowhawks, VAW-125 Tigertails, HSC-12 Golden Falcons, and HSM-77 Saberhawks, and VRC-30 Providers Det.
Air Wing: CVW-7
Composition:VFA-103 Jolly Rogers, VFA-143 Pukin’ Dogs, VFA-83 Rampagers, VFA-25 Fist of the Fleet, VAQ-140 Patriots, VAW-117 Wallbangers, HSC-5 Night Dippers, HSM-72 Proud Warriors, and VRC-40 Rawhides Det.VVVSVRC
Air Wing: CVW-8
Composition:VFA-31 Tomcatters, VFA-37 Bulls, VFA-87 Golden Warriors, VFA-213 Black Lions, VAW-124 Bear Aces, VAQ-131 Lancers, HSC-9 Tridents, HSM-70 Spartans, and VRC-40 Rawhides Det.
Air Wing: CVW-9
Composition:VFA-14 Tophatters, VFA-41 Black Aces, VFA-97 Warhawks, VFA-151 Vigilantes, VAQ-133 Wizards, VAW-117 Wallbangers, HSC-14 Chargers, HSM-71 Raptors, and VRC-30 Providers Det.
Air Wing: CVW-11
Composition:VFA-154 Black Knights, VFA-147 Argonauts, VFA-146 Blue Diamonds, VMFA-323 Death Rattlers, VAW-121 Bluetails, VAQ-142 Gray Wolves, HSC-8 Eightballers, HSM-75 Wolfpack, and VRC-30 Providers Det.
Air Wing: CVW-17
Composition:VFA-22 Redcocks, VFA-81 Sunliners,VFA-113 Stingers, VFA-94 Mighty Shrikes, VAQ-139 Cougars, VAW-116 Sun Kings, HSC-15 Red Lions, HSM-73 Battlecats, and VRC-30 Providers Det.
U.S. COAST GUARD AVIATION
Coast Guard aviation as of 31 July 2017 consisted of 7 different types of aircraft representing 206 airframes based at 27 different locations, including:
(17) HC-130H Hercules
(9) HC-130J Super Hercules Long Range Surveillance Aircraft
(18) HC-144 Ocean Sentry Medium Range Surveillance Aircraft
(14) HC-27J Spartan Medium Range Surveillance Aircraft
(2) C-37A Gulfstream V
(42) MH-60T Jayhawk Medium Range Recovery Helicopter
(102) MH-65D Dolphin Short Range Recovery Helicopter
Current Asset Laydown of USCG Aircraft:
USCG Air Station Cape Cod, MA
(3) HC-144A
(3) MH-60T
USCG Air Station Atlantic City, NJ
(6) MH-65D
(5) MH-65D (detached to National Capital Region)
USCG Air Station Washington, DC
(2) C-37A
USCG Air Station Elizabeth City, NC
(6) HC-130J
(3) MH-60T
(4) HC-27J
USCG Aviation Logistics Center, Elizabeth City, NC
Aircraft undergoing depot maintenance/support:
(4) HC-130H
(3) HC-130J
(3) HC-144
(2) HC-127J
(6) MH-60T
(10) MH-65D
(2) MH-65E
USCG Air Station Savannah, GA
(5) MH-65D
USCG Helicopter Interdiction Tactical Squadron (HITRON) Jacksonville, FL
(10) MH-65D
USCG Air Station Miami, FL
(5) MH-65D
(5) HC-144A
USCG Air Station Clearwater, FL
(4) HC-130H
(10) MH-60T
USCG Air Station Borinquen, PR
(4) MH-65D
USCG Aviation Training Center (ATC) Mobile, AL
Operational:
(3) HC-144A
Training:
(4) MH-60T
(7) MH-65D
(1) HC-144A
USCG Air Station New Orleans, LA
(5) MH-65D
USCG Air Station Houston, TX
(3) MH-65D
USCG Air Station Corpus Christi, TX
(3) HC-144A
(3) MH-65D
USCG Air Station San Diego, CA
(3) MH-60T
USCG Air Station San Francisco, CA
(6) MH-65D
USCG Air Station Humboldt Bay, CA
(4) MH-65D
USCG Air Station Sacramento, CA
(6) HC-27J
USCG Air Station North Bend, Oregon
(5) MH-65D
USCG Air Station Astoria, OR
(3) MH-60T
USCG Air Station Port Angeles, WA
(3) MH-65D
USCG Air Station Detroit, MI
(5) MH-65D
USCG Air Station Traverse City, MI
(3) MH-65D
(2) MH-60T
USCG Air Station Sitka, AK
(3) MH-60T
USCG Air Station Kodiak, AK
(5) HC-130H
(6) MH-60T
(4) MH-65D
USCG Air Station Barbers Point, HI
(4) HC-130H
(3) MH-65D
U.S. COAST GUARD AUXILIARY AVIATION
Established by Congress in 1939 under 14 USC 23, the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary is a nonmilitary organization administered by the Commandant under the direction of the Secretary of Homeland Security. Its Auxiliary Aviation (AUXAIR) fleet consists of 173 civilian aircraft.
U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION AIR AND MARINE OPERATIONS
U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) Air and Marine Operations (AMO) operates a fleet of 236 fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft throughout the United States, including:
Fixed Wing Total: 105
(14) P-3 Long-Range Patrol Aircraft
(12) Multi-Role Enforcement Super King Air 350ER
(7) Bombardier DHC-8
(9) MQ-9 Predator B
(9) Cessna C-550 Citation
(10) Beechcraft King Air 200, C-12C, and PC-12
(30) Cessna C-206
(14) Cessna C-210
Rotary Wing Total: 131
(18) Airbus Helicopters EC120 Light Observation Helicopters
(82) Airbus Helicopter AS350 Light Enforcement Helicopter (LEH)
(3) Sikorsky S-76 Helicopters
(8) Bell UH-1H Utility Helicopters
(20) UH-60 (A, L or M Models) Black Hawk Helicopters
NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION OFFICE OF MARINE & AVIATION OPERATIONS
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO) manages and operates NOAA’s fleet of aircraft. The nine manned aircraft located at NOAA’s Aircraft Operations Center at the Lakeland Linder Regional Airport in Lakeland, Florida, include:
(2) WP-3D Orion “Hurricane Hunter”
(1) Gulfstream IV-SP “Hurricane Hunter”
(4) De Havilland DHC-6-300 Twin Otter
(1) Beechcraft King Air 350CER
(1) Gulfstream Turbo (Jet Prop) Commander AC-695A
Special thanks to Max T. Raterman, Director of Air Operations, CBP Air and Marine Operations, National Air Security Operations Center, Grand Forks, ND;
Lt. Leslie Hubbell, USN, Assistant Public Affairs Officer/Media Officer, Naval Air Forces, U.S. Pacific Fleet; Lt. Amy Midgett, USCG, Editor, Maritime Commons, Media Relations Division, USCG Headquarters; and LTJG Billy Bonner, NOAA, Pilot and Public Affairs Office, for their assistance in providing much-needed information. Suggestions, corrections, and omissions are welcome at [email protected].