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U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Detroit

Detroit, Michigan

Installation overview

About U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Detroit

Coast Guard Air Station Detroit provides search and rescue coverage for the Great Lakes region.

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Location

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Detroit, Michigan

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USCG Air Station Detroit, MI 48242

Quick Facts

Branch
Coast Guard
Installation type
Air Station
State
Michigan
Nearest city
Detroit
Official website
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Area hazard risk
Very Low

Public sources

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This page is an informational directory entry. For gate access, visitor rules, and operational procedures, always use official military websites.

Last verified: January 2024

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PCS Climate and Natural Hazards

Climate and hazard profile near U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Detroit

NOAA climate normals from the nearest reporting station (DETROIT METRO AP, MI US), plus community-level hazard exposure for Wayne County.

Avg high
59.1°F
Avg low
42°F
Annual rainfall
34.32 in
Typical snowfall
45 in

Natural-hazard exposure

Overall: Very Low
HurricaneVery Low
WildfireVery Low
TornadoRelatively Low
FloodRelatively Low
Extreme heatVery Low

Climate normals period: 1991-2020. Hazard ratings are community-level public references for PCS planning and are not installation-specific determinations. Sources: NOAA NCEI and FEMA National Risk Index methodology. Compare bases by natural-hazard risk.

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Where is U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Detroit located?

U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Detroit is located near Detroit, Michigan.

What city is closest to U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Detroit?

Detroit is the nearest listed city for U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Detroit.

What is it like to live near U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Detroit?

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What is the natural-hazard risk near U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Detroit?

The surrounding Wayne community has a FEMA National Risk Index rating of Very Low. Climate normals nearby include average high near 59.1°F, average low near 42°F, about 34.32 inches of annual rainfall, about 45 inches of typical snowfall. These are community-level public references for PCS planning, not installation-specific hazard determinations.