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Eglin restricts access to six waterways, visitor passes required [Maps]

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Law enforcement officers patrol restricted Eglin Air Force Base waterways in a police-marked boat, monitoring security threats.
Security officers patrol Eglin Air Force Base waterways near Santa Rosa Island. (Screenshot)

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. — The waterways surrounding Eglin Air Force Base and its range area are now restricted, with access limited to authorized personnel and visitors with approved passes, according to Eglin officials.

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The restriction applies to six waterways, including Eglin’s main shoreline, Santa Rosa Sound (North and South sides), Camp Pinchot shoreline, Poquito Bayou housing area shoreline, and Wynnhaven Beach.

The change follows identified air and waterborne security threats to defense installations, prompting the 96th Test Wing commander to align the waterways with Eglin’s existing land security measures.

Visitor passes for authorized guests can be obtained at the Visitor Control Center at the Air Force Armament Museum. The center operates daily from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., while sponsors can obtain base passes from Airmen at the gate between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.

For more information, visitors are encouraged to contact Eglin Air Force Base security officials.

Satellite Image Maps of Eglin’s Restricted Waterways

Satellite image of restricted waterway zones in Choctawhatchee Bay, with marked security boundaries along the shoreline.
Aerial view of restricted waterway areas in Choctawhatchee Bay designated as limited-access zones under new Eglin Air Force Base security measures. (Contributed)
Satellite image of restricted waterway zones in Choctawhatchee Bay, with marked security boundaries along the shoreline.
Aerial view of restricted waterway areas near Camp Pinchot, designated as limited-access zones under new Eglin Air Force Base security measures. (Contributed)
Satellite image of restricted waterway zones in Santa Rosa Sound, with marked security boundaries along the shoreline.
Aerial view of restricted waterway areas in Santa Rosa Sound, designated as limited-access zones under new Eglin Air Force Base security measures. (Contributed)
Aerial view of restricted waterway areas along Santa Rosa Island, marked with a red security boundary extending offshore.
Restricted waterway areas along Santa Rosa Island, part of enhanced security measures at Eglin Air Force Base. (Contributed)
Aerial map of restricted waterway areas near Poquito Bayou housing area, with red shading marking no-access zones.
Restricted waterway areas at Poquito Bayou housing near Eglin Air Force Base, with access limited to authorized individuals. (Contributed)
Aerial map showing restricted water access at Wynnhaven Beach near Eglin Air Force Base, with red-shaded areas marking the restricted zones.
Aerial view of restricted waterway areas at Wynnhaven Beach near Eglin Air Force Base. Access is now limited due to security measures. (Contributed)

 

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