Farmhouse Plans: Coast Guard Helicopters

Coast Guard Helicopters

Air Station New Orleans has been a part of the Coast Guard family for nearly 50 years saving over 3,600 lives since its conception in 1955 at the Lakefront Airport in New Orleans, La. Now located on the West Bank of the Mississippi River in Belle, La, the air station has proven itself to be a major asset within the Gulf of Mexico Region by being able to make the claim of saving an average of 73 lives a year since the year it was established and assisting many more. The crew of twenty-six officers and 85 enlisted personnel, along, stand ready to perform any mission at any time!

Air Station New Orleans is also recognized as being the first “Dolphin” helicopter search and rescue unit and can claim the title of being one of the busiest search and rescue units with in the Coast Guard, boasting 339 cases in 2002 alone. However, search and rescue sorties are not the only missions flown by helicopter crews assigned to the air station. Law enforcement patrols are flown over the Gulf of Mexico, around the Mississippi River, over Lake and other neighboring waterways.

Located 11 miles west of the metropolis of New Orleans, Belle offers those stationed at the air station the experience of small town life while at the same time just a short drive across the river is one of America’s major cultural attractions, keeping everyone entertained. New Orleans lures the crew with its diverse culture, original music and bright lights.