PATUXENT RIVER NAVAL AIR STATION, MD โ€“ Communities surrounding the naval airย station are advised that noise-generating testing events are scheduled to take place Monday Sept. 26 through Thursday Sept. 29, between the hours of 3 p.m. โ€“ 9 p.m.

Pilots at PAX will be training for realistic flight scenarios including Field Carrier Landing Practiceย (FCLP). FCLP training is essential for the precision and safety of our military men and women andย the success of their mission. Landing on an aircraft carrier is perhaps the most difficult task inย military aviation. It is a highly complex and perishable skill, and requires intense period of trainingย before pilots deploy. Residents may notice increased noise levels due to these operations.

As with all operations, NAS Patuxent River takes precautions to lessen the impact of testingย activities on the community. For more information call 1-866-819-9028.