Air Force Base • Halifax, Nova Scotia
CFB Shearwater
Airbase supporting naval aviation and Maritime Helicopter Squadrons. Co-located with CFB Halifax in the Halifax Regional Municipality.
Branch
Royal Canadian Air Force
Type
Airbase
Wing
12 Wing
Location
Dartmouth, NS
CFB Shearwater is the Royal Canadian Air Force base supporting naval aviation on the Atlantic coast. It is home to 12 Wing, which operates the CH-148 Cyclone maritime helicopter fleet. The base is located in Dartmouth, across the harbour from Halifax, and is closely integrated with CFB Halifax and maritime operations.
Shearwater is one of Canada's oldest airbases, with a history dating back to 1918. Today it supports both active and reserve helicopter squadrons and provides critical air support to the Royal Canadian Navy's Atlantic fleet.
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Book a ConsultationKey Units
12 Wing
Air wing responsible for all RCAF units at CFB Shearwater.
423 Maritime Helicopter Squadron
Operates the CH-148 Cyclone helicopter in support of the Atlantic fleet.
406 Maritime Operational Training Squadron
Provides training for maritime helicopter aircrew and technicians.
12 Air Maintenance Squadron
Provides aircraft maintenance and engineering support for 12 Wing.
Why Consider Victoria
Air force personnel at Shearwater may find CFB Comox or CFB Esquimalt a natural fit for their next posting. Victoria offers a milder climate, stunning coastal scenery, and a strong aviation community. The transition from Shearwater to the Pacific coast is common for aircrew and technicians seeking new opportunities.
FAQs
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