Coast Guard Air Station Los Angeles is located at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The unit began as an aviation detachment in August 1962, with one HO-4S helicopter from Air Station San Diego. Air Station Los Angeles was commissioned in November 1962 with two HO-4S helicopters, nine officers, and twenty enlisted personnel. In May 1963, the unit switched to three HH-52A "Sea Guard" helicopters, which remained in service until November 1987. At that time the station transitioned to its current aircraft, three HH-65A "Dolphin" helicopters. The air station's operating area includes the coastal areas extending from the vicinity of Dana Point to the vicinity of Morro Bay, California and includes the Channel Islands. Fifteen officers and 45 enlisted personnel staff the air station.