Primary missions performed by the air station are Search and Rescue (SAR), law enforcement, and logistics covering the Southeast part of Alaska.

This includes 12,000 miles of coastline distinguished by a rugged coast, mountainous terrain, severe weather, and many remote villages.

[1] Today, Air Station Sitka maintains three MH-60T Jayhawk helicopters and has 130 officers, enlisted, and civilian personnel.

These aircrews are in a “ready” or “alert” status 24 hours a day for national defense, search and rescue, and other missions.

Sitka crews fly surveillance patrols and transport environmental response teams which protect the ecosystems located within the area.