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Current organization and contactsCoast Guard · Alaska
Coast Guard Air Station Sitka
Sitka; Southeast Alaska, Alaska, United States
Coast Guard Air Station Sitka is the aviation unit on Japonski Island in Southeast Alaska. It is distinct from Kodiak and Juneau commands. An Alaska Coast Guard assignment does not select one airport or reporting destination.
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- Service branch
- Coast Guard
- Location
- Sitka; Southeast Alaska, Alaska, United States
- Installation type
- Coast Guard air station
- Status
- Active
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At a glance.
Coast Guard Air Station Sitka is the aviation unit on Japonski Island in Southeast Alaska. It is distinct from Kodiak and Juneau commands. [1]
An Alaska Coast Guard assignment does not select one airport or reporting destination. [1]
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History & identity.
Current & former names: Coast Guard Air Station Sitka · Air Station Sitka · AIRSTA Sitka
- Aviation role
Southeast Alaska air station
The air station supports Coast Guard aviation in the Sitka region.
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What should I confirm about this listing?
An Alaska Coast Guard assignment does not select one airport or reporting destination.
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- Official organization resources Responsible service or organization · Checked 2026-11-04
- Military student transition contacts Military Interstate Children’s Compact Commission · Checked 2026-11-04
- State travel conditions State transportation agency · Checked 2026-11-04
- State preparedness resources State emergency management agency · Checked 2026-11-04
- Official image and original caption Courtesy Auxiliarist Don Kluting; DVIDS byline Petty Officer 3rd Class Nathan Bishop · Checked 2026-11-04
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