Eglin AFB announces night flight operations March 10-12

Niceville.comMarch 9, 20251 Min Read

An F-35 fighter jet from Eglin Air Force Base releases flares while flying upside down against a dark sky. White smoke trails follow the aircraft's maneuver.

An F-35 Lightning II from Eglin Air Force Base executes an aerial maneuver while deploying countermeasure flares. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Rufus)

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. — Residents near Eglin Air Force Base may hear increased aircraft noise this week as the 60th Fighter Squadron conducts night flight operations, the base has announced.

The training exercises are scheduled for March 10-12, with fighter jets flying between 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. each night. Nighttime training is a requirement for flight readiness and mission preparation.

For more information, residents can contact the Eglin public affairs office at 882-3931.