McClellan Air Force Base
McClellan Park, CA
Known Toxins1
Years of Operation1935-2001
Base Background
McClellan Air Force Base, active from 1935 to 2001, was located in North Highlands, Sacramento County, California, about 7 miles northeast of Sacramento. Originally founded as Pacific Air Depot and later Sacramento Air Depot, it was renamed in 1939 after Major Hezekiah McClellan, a pioneer in Arctic aeronautical testing. The base served as a logistics and maintenance hub for military aircraft, equipment, and supplies.
Unfortunately, McClellan AFB is heavily contaminated with PFAS, a group of harmful chemicals. Veterans stationed there after 1966 who are experiencing health issues related to toxic exposure may be eligible for VA benefits or compensation.
Known Toxins
The following chart outlines the medical conditions associated with toxic exposure at this base, classified by the strength of evidence required (strong, good or limited).* Please keep in mind that it is not a complete list.
| Toxin | Potential Effects | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong | Good | Limited | ||
| PFAS (Firefighting Foam) | Potential Effects | - | - | Testicular cancer Renal (kidney) cancer... Prostate cancer |