With roles that run the spectrum from surface, subsurface and aerospace surveillance to search and rescue, transport, combat support and training missions, 19 Wing is one of the most active wings in the country. Consequently, it operates several different types of Aircraft.

Flying out of the Wing are five CP-140 Aurora Maritime Patrol Aircraft (407 Squadron), five CH-149 Cormorants and six CC-115 Buffalo Aircraft (442 Squadron).

A CF-18 detachment last operated from Comox in the late 1980s. Fighters still fly there temporarily from their permanent base at 4 Wing Cold Lake Alta. on training missions or forward deployments as required by NORAD.