Cal Fire at McClellan Airport

McClellan Airport is serving as a critical Northern California hub for the collaborative firefighting efforts led by Cal Fire and the United States Forest Service.

Former McClellan Air Force Base, which closed in July 2001, is an ideal location for Cal Fire aircraft as the base was known as a logistics center housing various aircraft. CAL FIRE’s world-renowned aviation program responds to thousands of wildland fires throughout California each year. CAL FIRE’s current aviation fleet includes Grumman S-2T Airtankers, Bell UH-1H Super Huey Helicopters, Sikorsky S-70i Helicopters, North American OV-10A & D Bronco Air Tactical Aircraft and C-130 Hercules Airtankers. These aircraft, highly skilled pilots, and aviation support staff are strategically located throughout California at 14 air tanker bases, 10 CAL FIRE helitack bases and one CAL FIRE/San Diego County Sheriff helitack base.