Eglin AFB test squadrons to conduct night flights March 3-6

Niceville.comMarch 2, 20251 Min Read

Three fighter jets in flight against a vibrant sunset sky, silhouetted against the evening clouds.

Fighter jets in formation at sunset during night flight operations. Residents near Eglin Air Force Base may hear similar training missions from March 3-6 as part of scheduled test flights. (Contributed)

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. — Residents may hear aircraft noise in the evenings from March 3 through March 6 as two test squadrons conduct night flight operations, according to Eglin Air Force Base.

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The 40th Flight Test Squadron and the 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron are scheduled to carry out fighter aircraft missions between 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. each night.

Night flying is required as part of training operations.