Night flying operations to take flight

Niceville.comJune 18, 20231 Min Read

eglin air force base f-35 on tarmac at night

F-35 on the tarmac for night flying operation. (Eglin Air Force Base)

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – Aircraft from Eglin Air Force Base will take to the skies after sundown this week and the following week for night flying operations.

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The base has announced that residents may experience aircraft noise on June 20 – 22 and June 26 – 29 when the 58th Fighter Squadron conducts night flying operations in the area.

Each day, F-35 fighter aircraft will conduct missions between 8:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.

Night flying is required for training operations, Eglin Air Force Base said.