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| ICAO Code | KCOF/COF |
| Last Validated | |
| City | Cocoa Beach, FL |
| Position | 28°14'22"N 080°36'27"W |
| Runway(s) | 02/20, 11/29 |
| Elevation | 9 ft |
The most important role of Patrick AFB is supporting the launching activities at Cape Canaveral. The two rescue squadrons with their HH-60s and HC-130s are present to perform SAR-duties during Space Shuttle launches. Beside the SAR-duties for the NASA, they help the US Coastguard to expand their capabilities whenever they are needed. Beside the Air Force, also the Department of State (DOS) Air Wing houses here with several types of aircraft. Keep in mind that the flying activities at this airbase are limited.
Of the two runways, the 2/20 is the most frequent used one. At the large appron at the north of the air base, you can find the HH-60's and C-130's. Surrounding this appron, especially in the north, a lot of buildings and hangars are situated. The most southern appron, with the hangars is where the Department of State AW is located. Access gates can be found along the Pineda Causeway and the S Highway A1A.
The airbase is easily reachable from the I-95. Driving the I-95 in northern or southern direction you should take exit 'N Wickham Rd/ 509' and follow this road in eastern direction. Turn left on Suntree Blvd and follow this road till the T-intersection at the end. Turn right onto highway 1 and follow the directions on the map above. The air base is also sign posted at the I-95.
Shot from the parking lot between spots 1 and 2 is this local Rescue Hercules. Wim Sonneveld.
| 289.400 / 118.400 | Clearance Delivery |
| 335.800 / 124.350 | Ground |
| 269.375 / 372.800 | Tower |
| 133.750 | Tower |
| 383.000 | Consolidated Command Post |
| 311.000 / 138.300 | Command Post |
| 321.000 / 150.350 | King Ops |
| 255.500 / 138.475 | Rescue Ops |
| US Air Force | |
| 39th RQS | HH-130N / HH-130P |
| 301st RQS | HH-60G |
| Department of State | |
| Air Wing | AT-802, Beech 1900, Ce208, S-61, UH-1H-II, UH-1N |
| Patrick AFB | Official homepage |
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