Eglin night fighter flights set over two weeks

Niceville.comFebruary 22, 2026Updated:February 22, 20261 Min Read

F-35 Lightning II on runway at Eglin Air Force Base during nighttime operations

Weapons load crew members, assigned to the 58th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, load an AIM-120 advanced medium-range air-to-air missile to a F-35 Lightning II, during Exercise Combat Archer at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, June 10, 2020. The AMRAAM is faster, smaller and lighter, with improved capabilities against low-altitude targets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Heather Leveille)

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. — Residents in and around Eglin Air Force Base may experience increased aircraft noise over the next two weeks as the 58th Fighter Squadron conducts scheduled night flying operations.

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According to Eglin Air Force Base, fighter aircraft will conduct missions from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Feb. 23 through Feb. 26 and again March 2 through March 5.

The base said night flying is required for training operations and helps ensure pilots maintain mission readiness.

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Residents with questions may contact the Eglin public affairs office at 850.882.1310.