NAVAL AIR STATION PATUXENT RIVER, Md. – Residents of The Woods community are advised that up to five nighttime flights to include potential weekend flights are scheduled to take place in the vicinity of that community from March 25 – April 10, 2019.
In an effort to lessen the disturbance of these missions, pilots have been instructed to fly the lowest altitude portion of their flights prior to midnight when possible.
These missions are crucial to our national security.
Residents are reminded that a multitude of factors that could shift the scheduling and execution of these flights, which are conducted in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration and Navy regulations.
NAS Patuxent River appreciates the patience of residents and will continue to take precautions to lessen the impact of flight operations on the community. For more information call Pax River’s toll-free noise hotline at 1-866-819-9028.
