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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.

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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.

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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.

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