Close Menu
  • Home
  • COMMUNITY NEWS
  • LOCAL NEWS & EVENTS
  • SCHOOL NEWS
  • MILITARY NEWS
  • CRIME / PUBLIC SAFETY
  • THINGS TO DO
  • HEALTH & WELLNESS
  • HOME & GARDEN
  • NORTHWEST FLORIDA NEWS
  • FLORIDA NEWS
  • Contact
Facebook
Facebook X (Twitter) YouTube
Niceville.com
Niceville.com
Home»LOCAL NEWS & EVENTS»Air Force warns boats to avoid Gulf test zone off Destin
LOCAL NEWS & EVENTS

Air Force warns boats to avoid Gulf test zone off Destin

Niceville.comMarch 16, 20261 Min Read
Boats operating near Eglin Air Force Base waters in the Gulf of America
Boats operate in waters near Eglin Air Force Base during military testing operations. (U.S. Air Force photo)

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. — The U.S. Air Force is conducting ongoing munitions testing in the Gulf of America through March 28, according to the 96th Test Wing at Eglin Air Force Base.

Advertisement

Niceville.com Community Partner

Testing is scheduled daily from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

According to the 96th Test Wing, vessels must remain clear of the designated hazard zone during the testing period.

The restricted area begins approximately five nautical miles south of the Destin East Pass and extends about 22 nautical miles south into the Gulf.

Maritime advisories and local notices to mariners are being broadcast on Channel 16 and on HF upper sideband 2182 KHZ by the Eglin Joint Test and Training Operations Control Center.

More from Military

The Air Force said additional information about the testing may be obtained by contacting the 96th Test Wing Public Affairs Office at (850) 882-1310.

Advertisement
A horizontal digital banner for Midbay Veterinary Hospital featuring a dog and a cat, a blue veterinary cross logo, contact details for Dr. Maya Chapman, and a call-to-action button that says "Click" to make an appointment

Niceville.com Community Partner

Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email
Previous ArticleIt’s Geek to Me: Jeff Werner reflects on the column’s future
Next Article Man kills parents, dogs in Crestview, gets life

Related Posts

Dancers from Inspire Ballet and Fine Arts pose in costume promoting the “Paul, The Apostle” performance set for May 2, 2026, at the Mattie Kelly Arts Center.

200 dancers bring “Paul the Apostle” to stage Saturday

April 30, 2026
Firefighters operating Tower 21 ladder truck spraying water during training or response

Niceville area to dispatch closest fire unit to emergencies

April 29, 2026
City of Niceville summer internship program graphic with application deadline and department listings

Last call: Niceville internships close April 30 for summer

April 28, 2026
Advertisement
The Wharf 850 Niceville, Florida

Niceville.com Community Partner

Categories
  • COMMUNITY NEWS
  • CRIME / PUBLIC SAFETY
  • FLORIDA NEWS
  • HEALTH & WELLNESS
  • HOME & GARDEN
  • IT'S GEEK TO ME
  • LARRY WILLIAMS
  • LOCAL NEWS & EVENTS
  • MARKETPLACE NEWS
  • MILITARY NEWS
  • NORTHWEST FLORIDA NEWS
  • OUTDOORS
  • ROADS / TRANSPORTATION
  • SCHOOL NEWS
  • THINGS TO DO
Advertisement

Niceville.com Community Partner

COMMUNITY PARTNERS
  • BETTER BUILT OF NORTHWEST FLORIDA
  • EGLIN FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
  • HAIR EXPRESS
  • MIDBAY VETERINARY HOSPITAL
  • NICEVILLE FARMERS MARKET
  • NICEVILLE INSURANCE AGENCY
  • RUCKEL PROPERTIES, INC.
  • THE WHARF 850
Advertisement
Better Built of NW Florida design studio promoting custom home building and finishes

Niceville.com Community Partner

Categories
  • COMMUNITY NEWS
  • CRIME / PUBLIC SAFETY
  • FLORIDA NEWS
  • HEALTH & WELLNESS
  • HOME & GARDEN
  • IT'S GEEK TO ME
  • LARRY WILLIAMS
  • LOCAL NEWS & EVENTS
  • MARKETPLACE NEWS
  • MILITARY NEWS
  • NORTHWEST FLORIDA NEWS
  • OUTDOORS
  • ROADS / TRANSPORTATION
  • SCHOOL NEWS
  • THINGS TO DO
Advertisement

Niceville.com Community Partner

Advertisement
The Wharf 850 Niceville, Florida

Niceville.com Community Partner

ABOUT NICEVILLE.COM

PRIVACY POLICY

TERMS OF SERVICE

© 2026 Niceville.com. All Rights Reserved.

Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.