U.S. Coast Guard Aircraft

There are a total of 201 aircraft in CG inventory. This figure fluctuates operationally due to maintenance schedules. Major Missions: Search/Rescue, Law Enforcement, Environmental Response, Ice Operations, and Air Interdiction. Fixed-wing aircraft (C-130 Hercules turboprops and HU-25 Falcon jets) operate from large and small Air Stations. Rotary wing aircraft (H-65 Dolphin and HH-60 Jayhawk helicopters) operate from flight-deck equipped Cutters, Air Stations and Air Facilities.

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August 29, 2026: SARWET - the Sea-Air-Rotary-Wing Evacuation Team, https://www.mycg.uscg.mil/News/Article/4585428/the-long-blue-line-sarwetthe-sea-air-rotary-wing-evacuation-team/