2024 FACT SHEET
Civil Air Patrol: A Force for Good
About CAP
Civil Air Patrol is a congressionally chartered, federally funded, 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation and the civilian auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force.
Operating in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia, and serving communities nationwide, CAP’s aviation-connected, diverse volunteer professionals and engaged community members from a wide range of backgrounds and professions perform Air Force-assigned missions as a Total Force partner. These missions include search and rescue and other emergency services, as well as disaster response, which CAP conducts for states and local communities as a nonprofit organization.
Civil Air Patrol’s missions involve highly skilled personnel, low-cost aircraft and vehicles, specialized communications, advanced imaging capabilities, and other technologies. CAP’s core cadet and aerospace education programs are also highly effective, providing a variety of innovative youth development initiatives and award winning aerospace/STEM education resources.
Returning $3.70 in value for every $1 spent, CAP provides unequaled value to our communities, states, and nation as a force for good.
CAP National Headquarters:
105 S. Hansell St., Bldg. 714
Maxwell AFB, AL 36112-5937
877-227-9142
Measuring Our Impact
65K+ Volunteers
Consists of a diverse organization of more than 65,000 volunteer youth and adult members in 1,416 squadrons nationwide.
$253M+ Value of Service
Contributed $253,199,495 in volunteer service hours in 2023, which represents a 3.7:1 return on investment for the year.
60 Lives Saved
Saved 60 lives through Air Force-assigned search and rescue efforts in 2023, thanks in large part to the assistance of CAP’s National Cell Phone Forensics and Radar Analysis teams.
540+ Powered Aircraft
Operates the largest fleet of single-engine piston aircraft in the world, with 544 aircraft available.
101K+ Flight Hours
Flew 101,584 hours in 2023, conducting Air Forceassigned missions as well as providing critical support for states and communities.
37K+ Orientation Flights
Provided 37,356 orientation flights to CAP cadets, as well as Air Force ROTC and Junior ROTC cadets.
484K+ STEM Impact
Impacted more than 484,319 youth through CAP’s STEM Kit education program.
About CAP
Civil Air Patrol is a congressionally chartered, federally funded, 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation and the civilian auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force.
Operating in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia, and serving communities nationwide, CAP’s aviation-connected, diverse volunteer professionals and engaged community members from a wide range of backgrounds and professions perform Air Force-assigned missions as a Total Force partner. These missions include search and rescue and other emergency services, as well as disaster response, which CAP conducts for states and local communities as a nonprofit organization.
Civil Air Patrol’s missions involve highly skilled personnel, low-cost aircraft and vehicles, specialized communications, advanced imaging capabilities, and other technologies. CAP’s core cadet and aerospace education programs are also highly effective, providing a variety of innovative youth development initiatives and award winning aerospace/STEM education resources.
Returning $3.70 in value for every $1 spent, CAP provides unequaled value to our communities, states, and nation as a force for good.
CAP National Headquarters:
105 S. Hansell St., Bldg. 714
Maxwell AFB, AL 36112-5937
877-227-9142
Measuring Our Impact
65K+ Volunteers
Consists of a diverse organization of more than 65,000 volunteer youth and adult members in 1,416 squadrons nationwide.
$253M+ Value of Service
Contributed $253,199,495 in volunteer service hours in 2023, which represents a 3.7:1 return on investment for the year.
60 Lives Saved
Saved 60 lives through Air Force-assigned search and rescue efforts in 2023, thanks in large part to the assistance of CAP’s National Cell Phone Forensics and Radar Analysis teams.
540+ Powered Aircraft
Operates the largest fleet of single-engine piston aircraft in the world, with 544 aircraft available.
101K+ Flight Hours
Flew 101,584 hours in 2023, conducting Air Forceassigned missions as well as providing critical support for states and communities.
37K+ Orientation Flights
Provided 37,356 orientation flights to CAP cadets, as well as Air Force ROTC and Junior ROTC cadets.
484K+ STEM Impact
Impacted more than 484,319 youth through CAP’s STEM Kit education program.
